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Mackerel vs. Snickers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Mackerel and Snickers?

  • Mackerel is richer in Iron, while Snickers is higher in Fiber, and Calcium.
  • Snickers's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 43% higher.
  • Snickers has 8 times less Cholesterol than Mackerel. Mackerel has 75mg of Cholesterol, while Snickers has 9mg.

We used Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS CRUNCHER types in this comparison.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Iron +130.9%
Contains less Sodium -56.1%
Contains more Calcium +500%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 59% 70% 120% 36% 11% 26% 32% 3% 282%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 26% 0% 0% 0% 25% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Iron +130.9%
Contains less Sodium -56.1%
Contains more Calcium +500%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin A +50%
Contains more Vitamin C +25%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 0% 0% 2% 40% 96% 129% 60% 107% 2% 2375% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 0% 0% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +50%
Contains more Vitamin C +25%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +247.7%
Contains more Water +1091.7%
Contains more Other +252.1%
Contains more Fats +36.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 g
7% 24% 63% 4%
Protein: 6.86 g
Fats: 24.38 g
Carbs: 62.85 g
Water: 4.47 g
Other: 1.44 g
Contains more Protein +247.7%
Contains more Water +1091.7%
Contains more Other +252.1%
Contains more Fats +36.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.1%
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 4.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 12.703 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mackerel Snickers
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Snickers Opinion
Net carbs 0g 60.95g Snickers
Protein 23.85g 6.86g Mackerel
Fats 17.81g 24.38g Snickers
Carbs 0g 62.85g Snickers
Calories 262kcal 488kcal Snickers
Sugar 46.54g Mackerel
Fiber 0g 1.9g Snickers
Calcium 15mg 90mg Snickers
Iron 1.57mg 0.68mg Mackerel
Magnesium 97mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 278mg Mackerel
Potassium 401mg Mackerel
Sodium 83mg 189mg Mackerel
Zinc 0.94mg Mackerel
Copper 0.094mg Mackerel
Manganese 0.02mg Mackerel
Selenium 51.6µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 180IU 120IU Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 54µg Mackerel
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.5mg Snickers
Vitamin B1 0.159mg Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.412mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 6.85mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.99mg Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.46mg Mackerel
Folate 2µg Mackerel
Vitamin B12 19µg Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.267mg Mackerel
Threonine 1.045mg Mackerel
Isoleucine 1.099mg Mackerel
Leucine 1.938mg Mackerel
Lysine 2.19mg Mackerel
Methionine 0.706mg Mackerel
Phenylalanine 0.931mg Mackerel
Valine 1.228mg Mackerel
Histidine 0.702mg Mackerel
Cholesterol 75mg 9mg Snickers
Trans Fat 0.394g Mackerel
Saturated Fat 4.176g 12.703g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DHA 0.699g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.504g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.106g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 7.006g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Snickers
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
235%
Mackerel
1%
Snickers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Mackerel
8%
Snickers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Snickers
Snickers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Snickers
Snickers is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 46.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mackerel
Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 106mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.527g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175120/nutrients
  2. Snickers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169663/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.