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Mackerel vs. Mozzarella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Mackerel and Mozzarella

  • Mackerel is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, and Iron, yet Mozzarella is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Mackerel is 753% higher.
  • Mackerel contains 57 times more Vitamin B3 than Mozzarella. Mackerel contains 6.85mg of Vitamin B3, while Mozzarella contains 0.12mg.
  • Mackerel contains less Saturated Fat.

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

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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 Iron +528%
Contains more Magnesium +273.1%
Contains more Potassium +322.1%
Contains more Copper +248.1%
Contains more Selenium +228.7%
Contains more Calcium +4773.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +88.5%
Contains less Sodium -80.7%
Contains more Zinc +233%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 59% 70% 120% 36% 11% 26% 32% 3% 282%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 10% 19% 225% 9% 3% 86% 9% 0% 86%
Contains more Iron +528%
Contains more Magnesium +273.1%
Contains more Potassium +322.1%
Contains more Copper +248.1%
Contains more Selenium +228.7%
Contains more Calcium +4773.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +88.5%
Contains less Sodium -80.7%
Contains more Zinc +233%

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +695%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5608.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +475%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1965.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +187.2%
Contains more Folate +350%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 32% 3% 9% 0% 5% 79% 3% 0% 19% 7% 115% 5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +695%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5608.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +475%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1965.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +187.2%
Contains more Folate +350%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +111.3%
Contains more Protein +15.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Fats - 17.1
Equal in Water - 49.9
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 g
28% 17% 3% 50% 2%
Protein: 27.5 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 49.9 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more Other +111.3%
Contains more Protein +15.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Fats - 17.1
Equal in Water - 49.9

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +44.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +744.8%
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 4.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
67% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 10.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.509 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +44.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +744.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Mozzarella Opinion
Net carbs 0g 3.1g Mozzarella
Protein 23.85g 27.5g Mozzarella
Fats 17.81g 17.1g Mackerel
Carbs 0g 3.1g Mozzarella
Calories 262kcal 280kcal Mozzarella
Sugar 1.23g Mackerel
Calcium 15mg 731mg Mozzarella
Iron 1.57mg 0.25mg Mackerel
Magnesium 97mg 26mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 278mg 524mg Mozzarella
Potassium 401mg 95mg Mackerel
Sodium 83mg 16mg Mozzarella
Zinc 0.94mg 3.13mg Mozzarella
Copper 0.094mg 0.027mg Mackerel
Manganese 0.02mg Mackerel
Selenium 51.6µg 15.7µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 180IU 517IU Mozzarella
Vitamin A RAE 54µg 137µg Mozzarella
Vitamin E 0.15mg Mozzarella
Vitamin D 13IU Mozzarella
Vitamin D 0.3µg Mozzarella
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.02mg Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.412mg 0.34mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 6.85mg 0.12mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.99mg Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.08mg Mackerel
Folate 2µg 9µg Mozzarella
Vitamin B12 19µg 0.92µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 1.8µg Mozzarella
Tryptophan 0.267mg Mackerel
Threonine 1.045mg Mackerel
Isoleucine 1.099mg Mackerel
Leucine 1.938mg Mackerel
Lysine 2.19mg Mackerel
Methionine 0.706mg Mackerel
Phenylalanine 0.931mg Mackerel
Valine 1.228mg Mackerel
Histidine 0.702mg Mackerel
Cholesterol 75mg 54mg Mozzarella
Saturated Fat 4.176g 10.867g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DHA 0.699g 0g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.504g 0g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.106g 0g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 7.006g 4.844g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 0.509g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Mozzarella
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
235%
Mackerel
23%
Mozzarella
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Mackerel
66%
Mozzarella

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.691g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175120/nutrients
  2. Mozzarella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167735/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.