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Camembert vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between camembert and mackerel

  • Camembert is richer in calcium and folate, yet mackerel is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, magnesium, vitamin B6, and iron.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for mackerel is 738% higher.
  • Camembert contains 31 times more folate than mackerel. Camembert contains 62µg of folate, while mackerel contains 2µg.
  • Mackerel contains less sodium.
  • Mackerel has a lower glycemic index than camembert.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, camembert 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 116% 17% 12% 7% 65% 149% 110% 5% 79%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 69% 4.5% 35% 59% 31% 26% 119% 11% 2.6% 281%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2486.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +153.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +24.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +90%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +385%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +114.4%
Contains more IronIron +375.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +347.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +255.9%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 80% 4.2% 6% 7% 113% 12% 82% 52% 163% 5% 47% 8.4%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1.3% 18% 0% 0% 40% 95% 128% 59% 106% 2375% 0% 1.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +346.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +18.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +37.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +3000%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +467.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +987.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +102.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1361.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 24% 52% 4%
Protein: 19.8 g
Fats: 24.26 g
Carbs: 0.46 g
Water: 51.8 g
Other: 3.68 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 FatsFats +36.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +20.5%
Contains more OtherOther +37.8%
~equal in Water ~53.27g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 15.259 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.724 g
27% 45% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.176 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.3 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -72.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +493.9%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~7.006g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Camembert Mackerel DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 19µg 738%
Selenium 14.5µg 51.6µg 67%
Saturated fat 15.259g 4.176g 50%
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 6.85mg 39%
Calcium 388mg 15mg 37%
Sodium 842mg 83mg 33%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.724g 4.3g 24%
Vitamin A 241µg 54µg 21%
Vitamin B6 0.227mg 0.46mg 18%
Magnesium 20mg 97mg 18%
Iron 0.33mg 1.57mg 16%
Folate 62µg 2µg 15%
Zinc 2.38mg 0.94mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.159mg 11%
Phosphorus 347mg 278mg 10%
Fats 24.26g 17.81g 10%
Copper 0.021mg 0.094mg 8%
Protein 19.8g 23.85g 8%
Vitamin B5 1.364mg 0.99mg 7%
Potassium 187mg 401mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.488mg 0.412mg 6%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin K 2µg 2%
Calories 300kcal 262kcal 2%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 2%
Vitamin D 18IU 2%
Manganese 0.038mg 0.02mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 1%
Cholesterol 72mg 75mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg 0%
Carbs 0.46g 0g 0%
Net carbs 0.46g 0g N/A
Sugar 0.46g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 7.023g 7.006g 0%
Tryptophan 0.307mg 0.267mg 0%
Threonine 0.717mg 1.045mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.968mg 1.099mg 0%
Leucine 1.84mg 1.938mg 0%
Lysine 1.766mg 2.19mg 0%
Methionine 0.565mg 0.706mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.105mg 0.931mg 0%
Valine 1.279mg 1.228mg 0%
Histidine 0.683mg 0.702mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.504g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.699g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.106g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Camembert Mackerel
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
45%
Camembert
217%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Camembert
64%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mackerel
Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 759mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.083g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Camembert
Camembert is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Camembert
Camembert is cheaper (difference - $4.6)
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. Camembert - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172178/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.