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

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Differences between Mackerel and Parmigiano-Reggiano

  • Mackerel has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6, while Parmigiano-Reggiano has more Calcium, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Copper.
  • Mackerel's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 698% higher.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano contains 60 times less Vitamin B3 than Mackerel. Mackerel contains 6.85mg of Vitamin B3, while Parmigiano-Reggiano contains 0.114mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Mackerel is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat.

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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 +74.4%
Contains more Magnesium +155.3%
Contains more Potassium +220.8%
Contains less Sodium -94.6%
Contains more Selenium +191.5%
Contains more Calcium +7293.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +162.2%
Contains more Zinc +311.7%
Contains more Copper +153.2%
Contains more Manganese +325%
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 333% 34% 28% 313% 12% 200% 106% 80% 12% 97%
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%
Contains more Calcium +7293.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +162.2%
Contains more Zinc +311.7%
Contains more Copper +153.2%
Contains more Manganese +325%

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 +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%
Contains more Vitamin A +236.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18%
Contains more Folate +400%
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 37% 4% 12% 0% 8% 113% 3% 20% 12% 8% 283% 5%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +236.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18%
Contains more Folate +400%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +19.3%
Contains more Fats +12.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +58.4%
Equal in Water - 50.6
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 g
20% 20% 51% 8%
Protein: 20 g
Fats: 20 g
Carbs: 1.37 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 8.03 g
Contains more Protein +19.3%
Contains more Fats +12.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +58.4%
Equal in Water - 50.6

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%
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 4.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 13.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.462 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.
Mackerel Parmigiano-Reggiano
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 Mackerel Parmigiano-Reggiano Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.37g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Protein 23.85g 20g Mackerel
Fats 17.81g 20g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Carbs 0g 1.37g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Calories 262kcal 265kcal Parmigiano-Reggiano
Calcium 15mg 1109mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Iron 1.57mg 0.9mg Mackerel
Magnesium 97mg 38mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 278mg 729mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Potassium 401mg 125mg Mackerel
Sodium 83mg 1529mg Mackerel
Zinc 0.94mg 3.87mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Copper 0.094mg 0.238mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Manganese 0.02mg 0.085mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Selenium 51.6µg 17.7µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 180IU 605IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin A RAE 54µg 160µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin E 0.17mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin D 15IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin D 0.4µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.029mg Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.412mg 0.486mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B3 6.85mg 0.114mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.99mg 0.325mg Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.049mg Mackerel
Folate 2µg 10µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B12 19µg 2.26µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 1.7µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.24mg Mackerel
Threonine 1.045mg 1.519mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Isoleucine 1.099mg 1.2mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Leucine 1.938mg 2.983mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Lysine 2.19mg 2.459mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Methionine 0.706mg 0.369mg Mackerel
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 1.604mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Valine 1.228mg 1.498mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Histidine 0.702mg 0.752mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Cholesterol 75mg 88mg Mackerel
Saturated Fat 4.176g 13.317g 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 6.098g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 0.462g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175120/nutrients
  2. Parmigiano-Reggiano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173452/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.