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Biscuit vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between biscuits and mackerel?

  • Biscuits are richer in vitamin B1, iron, and calcium, yet mackerel is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B6, and phosphorus.
  • Mackerel's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 497% higher.
  • Biscuits have 18 times more vitamin B1 than mackerel. Biscuits have 0.356mg of vitamin B1, while mackerel has 0.02mg.
  • Biscuits contain less saturated fat.
  • Mackerel has a lower glycemic index than biscuits.

We used Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe 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 13% 71% 11% 109% 27% 15% 70% 76% 49% 106%
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 CalciumCalcium +256.1%
Contains more IronIron +107.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +233.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +329.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +22%
Contains more ZincZinc +103.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +54.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +276.4%

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 D Vit. D Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E 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 0.67% 0% 0% 0% 89% 72% 55% 17% 8.1% 10% 0% 46%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E 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 0% 378% 16% 48% 5% 44% 62% 0% 95% 1500% 20% 11%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1680%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +63.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +306.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1071.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +14900%

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Biscuit Mackerel DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 12µg 497%
Sodium 580mg 4450mg 168%
Vitamin D* 1006 IU 126%
Vitamin D 25.2µg 126%
Selenium 19.5µg 73.4µg 98%
Cholesterol 3mg 95mg 31%
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 0.41mg 29%
Vitamin B1 0.356mg 0.02mg 28%
Protein 7g 18.5g 23%
Iron 2.9mg 1.4mg 19%
Choline 101.6mg 18%
Calcium 235mg 66mg 17%
Vitamin E 2.38mg 16%
Manganese 0.378mg 16%
Carbs 44.6g 0g 15%
Fats 16.3g 25.1g 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.163g 6.21g 14%
Phosphorus 164mg 254mg 13%
Saturated fat 4.324g 7.148g 13%
Potassium 121mg 520mg 12%
Folate 61µg 15µg 12%
Magnesium 18mg 60mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.19mg 9%
Vitamin K 7.8µg 7%
Fiber 1.5g 0g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.285mg 6%
Zinc 0.54mg 1.1mg 5%
Vitamin A 47µg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 6.93g 8.32g 3%
Calories 353kcal 305kcal 2%
Copper 0.082mg 0.1mg 2%
Vitamin B3 2.949mg 3.3mg 2%
Protein per 100 calories 2g 6.1g N/A
Calories per 10 g protein 504kcal 165kcal N/A
Weight per 100 calories 28g 33g N/A
Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio 2.6 2 N/A
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 43.1g 0g N/A
Sugar 2.18g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0%
Threonine 0.211mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.273mg 0%
Leucine 0.514mg 0%
Lysine 0.226mg 0%
Methionine 0.132mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.347mg 0%
Valine 0.313mg 0%
Histidine 0.161mg 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

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 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 ProteinProtein +164.3%
Contains more FatsFats +54%
Contains more WaterWater +48.8%
Contains more OtherOther +318.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 45% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.324 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.163 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -39.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +20.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +49.2%

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. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.