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Whisky vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Whisky and Mackerel

  • Mackerel has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Iron, and Potassium than Whisky.
  • Mackerel's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 500% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Alcoholic beverage, distilled, whiskey, 86 proof and Fish, mackerel, salted.

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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.
Whisky
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0% 0.09% 0.75% 4.7% 0.55% 1.3% 0% 1% 0%
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 less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +51900%
Contains more IronIron +6900%
Contains more CopperCopper +614.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +5400%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +8366.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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.
Whisky
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% 0% 0% 0% 2% 0.23% 0.94% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 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% 9.4% 48% 756% 5% 44% 62% 0% 95% 1500% 20% 11% 55%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +18900%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +6500%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Whisky
3
64% 36%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0.1 g
Water: 63.9 g
Other: 36 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 CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +48.6%
Contains more OtherOther +168.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Whisky Mackerel Opinion
Calories 250kcal 305kcal Mackerel
Protein 0g 18.5g Mackerel
Fats 0g 25.1g Mackerel
Net carbs 0.1g 0g Whisky
Carbs 0.1g 0g Whisky
Cholesterol 0mg 95mg Whisky
Vitamin D 1006IU Mackerel
Magnesium 0mg 60mg Mackerel
Calcium 0mg 66mg Mackerel
Potassium 1mg 520mg Mackerel
Iron 0.02mg 1.4mg Mackerel
Sugar 0.1g 0g Mackerel
Copper 0.014mg 0.1mg Mackerel
Zinc 0.02mg 1.1mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 3mg 254mg Mackerel
Sodium 0mg 4450mg Whisky
Vitamin A 0IU 157IU Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 47µg Mackerel
Vitamin E 2.38mg Mackerel
Vitamin D 25.2µg Mackerel
Manganese 0.008mg Whisky
Selenium 0µg 73.4µg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.008mg 0.02mg Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.001mg 0.19mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 0.05mg 3.3mg Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.41mg Mackerel
Vitamin B12 0µg 12µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 7.8µg Mackerel
Folate 0µg 15µg Mackerel
Choline 101.6mg Mackerel
Saturated Fat 0g 7.148g Whisky
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 8.32g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 6.21g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 1.619g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 2.965g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.391g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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
0%
Whisky
200%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Whisky
131%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Whisky
Whisky is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Whisky
Whisky contains less Sodium (difference - 4450mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whisky
Whisky is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.148g)
Which food is cheaper?
Whisky
Whisky is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
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 glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Whisky - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174819/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.