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Italian sausage raw vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between italian sausage raw and mackerel?

  • Italian sausage raw is richer in vitamin B1, yet mackerel is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B6, and potassium.
  • Mackerel's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 462% higher.
  • Italian sausage raw has 28 times more vitamin B1 than mackerel. Italian sausage raw has 0.568mg of vitamin B1, while mackerel has 0.02mg.
  • Mackerel contains less saturated fat.
  • Mackerel has a lower glycemic index than italian sausage raw.

We used Sausage, Italian, pork, raw and Fish, mackerel, salted 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 5.4% 22% 44% 27% 49% 61% 95% 7.6% 135%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 43% 20% 46% 53% 33% 30% 109% 580% 0% 400%
Contains more ZincZinc +62.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +328.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +266.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +105.5%
Contains more IronIron +18.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +25%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +78.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +196%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 6.7% 0% 0% 0% 142% 39% 61% 31% 69% 114% 0% 6% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 16% 48% 378% 5% 44% 62% 0% 95% 1500% 20% 11% 55%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2740%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +13.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +36.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1218.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +87.5%
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~3.3mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 31% 51% 3%
Protein: 14.25 g
Fats: 31.33 g
Carbs: 0.65 g
Water: 51.08 g
Other: 2.69 g
19% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 18.5 g
Fats: 25.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 43 g
Other: 13.4 g
Contains more FatsFats +24.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +18.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +29.8%
Contains more OtherOther +398.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 48% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.27 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 14.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.03 g
33% 38% 29%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.148 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.21 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +72.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -36.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +54.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Italian sausage raw Mackerel DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.91µg 12µg 462%
Sodium 731mg 4450mg 162%
Vitamin D 1006IU 126%
Vitamin D 25.2µg 126%
Selenium 24.8µg 73.4µg 88%
Vitamin B1 0.568mg 0.02mg 46%
Saturated fat 11.27g 7.148g 19%
Choline 101.6mg 18%
Phosphorus 142mg 254mg 16%
Vitamin E 2.38mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 14.34g 8.32g 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.03g 6.21g 15%
Magnesium 14mg 60mg 11%
Fats 31.33g 25.1g 10%
Vitamin B5 0.51mg 10%
Protein 14.25g 18.5g 9%
Vitamin B6 0.3mg 0.41mg 8%
Potassium 253mg 520mg 8%
Vitamin K 7.8µg 7%
Zinc 1.79mg 1.1mg 6%
Cholesterol 76mg 95mg 6%
Vitamin A 0µg 47µg 5%
Calcium 18mg 66mg 5%
Manganese 0.058mg 3%
Iron 1.18mg 1.4mg 3%
Folate 8µg 15µg 2%
Calories 346kcal 305kcal 2%
Vitamin B2 0.168mg 0.19mg 2%
Copper 0.08mg 0.1mg 2%
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg 2%
Carbs 0.65g 0g 0%
Net carbs 0.65g 0g N/A
Vitamin B3 3.25mg 3.3mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0%
Threonine 0.563mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.52mg 0%
Leucine 0.956mg 0%
Lysine 1.083mg 0%
Methionine 0.346mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.477mg 0%
Valine 0.572mg 0%
Histidine 0.411mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 1.619g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 2.965g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.391g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Italian sausage raw Mackerel
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
36%
Italian sausage raw
172%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Italian sausage raw
131%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.122g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
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
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw contains less Sodium (difference - 3719mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is cheaper (difference - $4.8)

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. Italian sausage raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171631/nutrients
  2. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168149/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.