Shortbread vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are shortbread and mackerel different?
- Shortbread is higher in folate and iron; however, mackerel is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and magnesium.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for mackerel is 792% higher.
- Shortbread contains 41 times more folate than mackerel. While shortbread contains 81µg of folate, mackerel contains only 2µg.
- Mackerel has less saturated fat.
- Mackerel has a lower glycemic index (0) than shortbread (64).
Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat are the varieties used in this article.
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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 IronIron | +89.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1865% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +592.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +15.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +355.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +91.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +321.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -76.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +732.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +122% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +3950% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +31.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +109.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +208.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +547.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.37 g
Fats:
26.22 g
Carbs:
63.78 g
Water:
3.6 g
Other:
1.03 g
Protein:
23.85 g
Fats:
17.81 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
53.27 g
Other:
5.07 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +47.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +344.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1379.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +392.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.105 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.326 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.176 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.3 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +93.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -48.5% |
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Monounsaturated fat
~7.006g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 19µg | 792% |
| Selenium | 6.2µg | 51.6µg | 83% |
| Protein | 5.37g | 23.85g | 37% |
| Phosphorus | 66mg | 278mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.071mg | 0.46mg | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.326g | 4.3g | 27% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 75mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.275mg | 6.85mg | 22% |
| Carbs | 63.78g | 0g | 21% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 97mg | 20% |
| Folate | 81µg | 2µg | 20% |
| Iron | 2.98mg | 1.57mg | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 8.105g | 4.176g | 18% |
| Starch | 40.47g | 17% | |
| Vitamin E | 2.44mg | 16% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.353mg | 0.159mg | 16% |
| Manganese | 0.393mg | 0.02mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.321mg | 0.99mg | 13% |
| Calories | 514kcal | 262kcal | 13% |
| Fats | 26.22g | 17.81g | 13% |
| Sodium | 353mg | 83mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 88mg | 401mg | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 11µg | 9% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.314mg | 0.412mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 54µg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 0g | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.49mg | 0.94mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.708g | 7.006g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 62.48g | 0g | N/A |
| Calcium | 13mg | 15mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 21.65g | N/A | |
| Copper | 0.09mg | 0.094mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.714g | N/A | |
| Choline | 0.9mg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.267mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.045mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.099mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.938mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.19mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.706mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.228mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.702mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.3g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0.504g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.699g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.885g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.002g | 0.106g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.033g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 7.253g | N/A |
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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
30%
217%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
64%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 270mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mackerel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.929g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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