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Cream cheese vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Cream cheese and Mackerel

  • Cream cheese is richer in Vitamin A RAE, yet Mackerel is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Iron, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Mackerel is 783% higher.
  • Cream cheese contains 6 times more Vitamin A RAE than Mackerel. Cream cheese contains 308µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Mackerel contains 54µg.
  • Mackerel contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, cream and Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat.

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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 Calcium +546.7%
Contains more Iron +1327.3%
Contains more Magnesium +977.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +159.8%
Contains more Potassium +203.8%
Contains less Sodium -73.6%
Contains more Zinc +88%
Contains more Copper +422.2%
Contains more Manganese +81.8%
Contains more Selenium +500%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 5% 7% 46% 12% 41% 14% 6% 2% 47%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 59% 70% 120% 36% 11% 26% 32% 3% 282%
Contains more Calcium +546.7%
Contains more Iron +1327.3%
Contains more Magnesium +977.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +159.8%
Contains more Potassium +203.8%
Contains less Sodium -73.6%
Contains more Zinc +88%
Contains more Copper +422.2%
Contains more Manganese +81.8%
Contains more Selenium +500%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +517.2%
Contains more Folate +350%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +591.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +79.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +7427.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +91.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +721.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +8536.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 67% 18% 0% 0% 6% 54% 2% 32% 13% 7% 28% 6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 0% 0% 2% 40% 96% 129% 60% 107% 2% 2375% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +517.2%
Contains more Folate +350%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +591.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +79.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +7427.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +91.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +721.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +8536.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +93.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +287.8%
Contains more Other +299.2%
Equal in Water - 53.27
6% 34% 6% 53%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 34.44 g
Carbs: 5.52 g
Water: 52.62 g
Other: 1.27 g
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 g
Contains more Fats +93.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +287.8%
Contains more Other +299.2%
Equal in Water - 53.27

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +27.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +190%
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 20.213 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.483 g
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 4.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +27.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +190%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cream cheese Mackerel Opinion
Net carbs 5.52g 0g Cream cheese
Protein 6.15g 23.85g Mackerel
Fats 34.44g 17.81g Cream cheese
Carbs 5.52g 0g Cream cheese
Calories 350kcal 262kcal Cream cheese
Starch 0.35g Cream cheese
Sugar 3.76g Mackerel
Calcium 97mg 15mg Cream cheese
Iron 0.11mg 1.57mg Mackerel
Magnesium 9mg 97mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 107mg 278mg Mackerel
Potassium 132mg 401mg Mackerel
Sodium 314mg 83mg Mackerel
Zinc 0.5mg 0.94mg Mackerel
Copper 0.018mg 0.094mg Mackerel
Manganese 0.011mg 0.02mg Mackerel
Selenium 8.6µg 51.6µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 1111IU 180IU Cream cheese
Vitamin A RAE 308µg 54µg Cream cheese
Vitamin E 0.86mg Cream cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.159mg Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.412mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 0.091mg 6.85mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.517mg 0.99mg Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.46mg Mackerel
Folate 9µg 2µg Cream cheese
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 19µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 2.1µg Cream cheese
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0.267mg Mackerel
Threonine 0.233mg 1.045mg Mackerel
Isoleucine 0.324mg 1.099mg Mackerel
Leucine 0.657mg 1.938mg Mackerel
Lysine 0.567mg 2.19mg Mackerel
Methionine 0.191mg 0.706mg Mackerel
Phenylalanine 0.291mg 0.931mg Mackerel
Valine 0.395mg 1.228mg Mackerel
Histidine 0.175mg 0.702mg Mackerel
Cholesterol 101mg 75mg Mackerel
Saturated Fat 20.213g 4.176g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.699g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0.504g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0.106g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 8.907g 7.006g Cream cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.483g 4.3g Mackerel
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.807g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.036g Cream cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
19%
Cream cheese
235%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Cream cheese
64%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mackerel
Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 231mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.037g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Cream cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173418/nutrients
  2. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175120/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.