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Mozzarella vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Mozzarella and Mackerel?

  • Mozzarella is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, and Zinc, yet Mackerel is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3.
  • Mackerel's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 462% more.
  • Mozzarella has 11 times more Calcium than Mackerel. While Mozzarella has 731mg of Calcium, Mackerel has only 66mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Mackerel is lower.

We used Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium and Fish, mackerel, salted types in this article.

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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 +1007.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +106.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Zinc +184.5%
Contains more Iron +460%
Contains more Magnesium +130.8%
Contains more Potassium +447.4%
Contains more Copper +270.4%
Contains more Selenium +367.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 10% 19% 225% 9% 3% 86% 9% 0% 86%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 53% 43% 109% 46% 581% 30% 34% 0% 401%
Contains more Calcium +1007.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +106.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Zinc +184.5%
Contains more Iron +460%
Contains more Magnesium +130.8%
Contains more Potassium +447.4%
Contains more Copper +270.4%
Contains more Selenium +367.5%

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 +229.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +78.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +1486.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +8300%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2650%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +412.5%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1204.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +333.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.02
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 48% 756% 0% 5% 44% 62% 0% 95% 12% 1500% 20%
Contains more Vitamin A +229.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +78.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +1486.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +8300%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2650%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +412.5%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1204.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +333.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.02

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +48.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +16%
Contains more Fats +46.8%
Contains more Other +458.3%
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
19% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 18.5 g
Fats: 25.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 43 g
Other: 13.4 g
Contains more Protein +48.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +16%
Contains more Fats +46.8%
Contains more Other +458.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +71.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1120%
67% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 10.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.509 g
33% 38% 29%
Saturated Fat: 7.148 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.21 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +71.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1120%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mozzarella Mackerel
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 ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella Mackerel Opinion
Net carbs 3.1g 0g Mozzarella
Protein 27.5g 18.5g Mozzarella
Fats 17.1g 25.1g Mackerel
Carbs 3.1g 0g Mozzarella
Calories 280kcal 305kcal Mackerel
Sugar 1.23g 0g Mackerel
Calcium 731mg 66mg Mozzarella
Iron 0.25mg 1.4mg Mackerel
Magnesium 26mg 60mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 524mg 254mg Mozzarella
Potassium 95mg 520mg Mackerel
Sodium 16mg 4450mg Mozzarella
Zinc 3.13mg 1.1mg Mozzarella
Copper 0.027mg 0.1mg Mackerel
Selenium 15.7µg 73.4µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 517IU 157IU Mozzarella
Vitamin A RAE 137µg 47µg Mozzarella
Vitamin E 0.15mg 2.38mg Mackerel
Vitamin D 13IU 1006IU Mackerel
Vitamin D 0.3µg 25.2µg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.02mg
Vitamin B2 0.34mg 0.19mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 3.3mg Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.41mg Mackerel
Folate 9µg 15µg Mackerel
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 12µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 1.8µg 7.8µg Mackerel
Cholesterol 54mg 95mg Mozzarella
Saturated Fat 10.867g 7.148g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 2.965g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 1.619g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.391g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 4.844g 8.32g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.509g 6.21g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella Mackerel
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
23%
Mozzarella
212%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Mozzarella
131%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 4434mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 41mg)
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 - 3.719g)
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?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Mozzarella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167735/nutrients
  2. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168149/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.