Mackerel vs rotisserie chicken: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: mackerel scores 43/100 and rotisserie chicken 40/100, so pick by your goal. Both can be part of a healthy diet; the table below shows where each one is stronger. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Mackerel
262 kcal per 100 g. 3 oz cooked: 85 g
Rotisserie chicken
239 kcal per 100 g. 3 oz, meat and skin: 85 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesAbout even262 vs 239 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinRotisserie chicken24 vs 27 g per 100 g
- More fiberAbout even0 vs 0 g per 100 g
- Less sugarAbout even0 vs 0 g per 100 g
- More potassiumMackerel401 vs 223 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatAbout even4.2 vs 3.8 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Mackerel, 100 g | Rotisserie chicken, 100 g | Mackerel, 85 g | Rotisserie chicken, 85 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 262 kcal | 239 kcal | 223 kcal | 203 kcal |
| Protein | 24 g | 27 g | 20 g | 23 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 18 g | 14 g | 15 g | 12 g |
| Saturated fat | 4.2 g | 3.8 g | 3.5 g | 3.2 g |
| Vitamin C | 0.4 mg | 0 mg | 0.3 mg | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 54 µg | 48 µg | 46 µg | 41 µg |
| Potassium | 401 mg | 223 mg | 341 mg | 190 mg |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 1.3 mg | 1.3 mg | 1.1 mg |
| Calcium | 15 mg | 15 mg | 13 mg | 13 mg |
| Magnesium | 97 mg | 23 mg | 82 mg | 20 mg |
| Sodium | 83 mg | 82 mg | 71 mg | 70 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.