Fish & seafood

Fish, mackerel, salted

FDC 168149piece (5-1/2" x 1-1/2" x 1/2") (80 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 5 · -70 vs Fish & seafood median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Fish, mackerel, salted is mostly calories with little else, scoring 5 of 100. Within fish & seafood it ranks 59 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of protein (37% DV), a good source of vitamin e (16% DV), a good source of magnesium (14% DV). Most of its 305 calories per 100 grams come from fat. Worth noting: it is high in sodium (4450 mg per 100 g) and high in saturated fat (7.2 g per 100 g).

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 18.5 g · 25%Carb 0 g · 0%Fat 25.1 g · 75%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories305 kcal15%
Total fat25 g32%
Saturated fat7.2 g36%
Cholesterol95 mg32%
Sodium4450 mg193%
Carbohydrate0 g0%
Dietary fiber0 g0%
Sugars0 g
Protein19 g37%
Potassium520 mg11%
Calcium66 mg5%
Iron1.4 mg8%
Magnesium60 mg14%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A47 µg5%
Vitamin E2.4 mg16%

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FDC 168149

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

What it is rich in

Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.

Protein37% DV
Vitamin E16% DV
Magnesium14% DV
Potassium11% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the fish & seafood median

Nutrient density5 vs 75 median
Protein / 100 g19 vs 19 median
Fiber / 100 g0 vs 0 median
Sodium / 100 g4450 vs 75 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

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