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Parmigiano-Reggiano vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Parmigiano-Reggiano and Mackerel

  • Parmigiano-Reggiano has more Calcium, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Copper, while Mackerel has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6.
  • Mackerel's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 698% higher.
  • Mackerel contains 74 times less Calcium than Parmigiano-Reggiano. Parmigiano-Reggiano contains 1109mg of Calcium, while Mackerel contains 15mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Mackerel is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat 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 +7293.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +162.2%
Contains more Zinc +311.7%
Contains more Copper +153.2%
Contains more Manganese +325%
Contains more Iron +74.4%
Contains more Magnesium +155.3%
Contains more Potassium +220.8%
Contains less Sodium -94.6%
Contains more Selenium +191.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 333% 34% 28% 313% 12% 200% 106% 80% 12% 97%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 59% 70% 120% 36% 11% 26% 32% 3% 282%
Contains more Calcium +7293.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +162.2%
Contains more Zinc +311.7%
Contains more Copper +153.2%
Contains more Manganese +325%
Contains more Iron +74.4%
Contains more Magnesium +155.3%
Contains more Potassium +220.8%
Contains less Sodium -94.6%
Contains more Selenium +191.5%

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 +236.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +448.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5908.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +204.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +838.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +740.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 37% 4% 12% 0% 8% 113% 3% 20% 12% 8% 283% 5%
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 +236.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +448.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5908.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +204.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +838.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +740.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +12.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +58.4%
Contains more Protein +19.3%
Equal in Water - 53.27
20% 20% 51% 8%
Protein: 20 g
Fats: 20 g
Carbs: 1.37 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 8.03 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 +12.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +58.4%
Contains more Protein +19.3%
Equal in Water - 53.27

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +830.7%
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 13.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.462 g
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 4.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +830.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parmigiano-Reggiano Mackerel Opinion
Net carbs 1.37g 0g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Protein 20g 23.85g Mackerel
Fats 20g 17.81g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Carbs 1.37g 0g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Calories 265kcal 262kcal Parmigiano-Reggiano
Calcium 1109mg 15mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Iron 0.9mg 1.57mg Mackerel
Magnesium 38mg 97mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 729mg 278mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Potassium 125mg 401mg Mackerel
Sodium 1529mg 83mg Mackerel
Zinc 3.87mg 0.94mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Copper 0.238mg 0.094mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Manganese 0.085mg 0.02mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Selenium 17.7µg 51.6µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 605IU 180IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin A RAE 160µg 54µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin E 0.17mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin D 15IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin D 0.4µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.159mg Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.486mg 0.412mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B3 0.114mg 6.85mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.325mg 0.99mg Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.46mg Mackerel
Folate 10µg 2µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B12 2.26µg 19µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 1.7µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Tryptophan 0.24mg 0.267mg Mackerel
Threonine 1.519mg 1.045mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Isoleucine 1.2mg 1.099mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Leucine 2.983mg 1.938mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Lysine 2.459mg 2.19mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Methionine 0.369mg 0.706mg Mackerel
Phenylalanine 1.604mg 0.931mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Valine 1.498mg 1.228mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Histidine 0.752mg 0.702mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Cholesterol 88mg 75mg Mackerel
Saturated Fat 13.317g 4.176g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.699g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.504g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.106g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 6.098g 7.006g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.462g 4.3g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Parmigiano-Reggiano Mackerel
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
42%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
235%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
64%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is cheaper (difference - $3.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mackerel
Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 1446mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.141g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Parmigiano-Reggiano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173452/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.