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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.
  • Mackerel has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of mackerel is 0, while the glycemic index of parmigiano-Reggiano is 27.

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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 27% 333% 11% 34% 79% 106% 312% 199% 11% 97%
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 +7293.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +153.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +311.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +162.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +325%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +155.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +220.8%
Contains more IronIron +74.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +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.
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% 53% 3.4% 6% 7.3% 112% 2.1% 20% 11% 283% 4.3% 7.5% 11%
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 +196.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +18%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +448.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +5908.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +204.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +838.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +740.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 FatsFats +12.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +58.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +19.3%
~equal in Water ~53.27g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
67% 31% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 13.317 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.462 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 -68.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +14.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.26µg 19µg 698%
Calcium 1109mg 15mg 109%
Phosphorus 729mg 278mg 64%
Sodium 1529mg 83mg 63%
Selenium 17.7µg 51.6µg 62%
Saturated fat 13.317g 4.176g 42%
Vitamin B3 0.114mg 6.85mg 42%
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.46mg 32%
Zinc 3.87mg 0.94mg 27%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.462g 4.3g 26%
Copper 0.238mg 0.094mg 16%
Magnesium 38mg 97mg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.325mg 0.99mg 13%
Vitamin A 160µg 54µg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.159mg 11%
Potassium 125mg 401mg 8%
Iron 0.9mg 1.57mg 8%
Protein 20g 23.85g 8%
Vitamin B2 0.486mg 0.412mg 6%
Choline 20.7mg 4%
Cholesterol 88mg 75mg 4%
Manganese 0.085mg 0.02mg 3%
Fats 20g 17.81g 3%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 2%
Vitamin D 15IU 2%
Monounsaturated fat 6.098g 7.006g 2%
Folate 10µg 2µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.17mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1%
Calories 265kcal 262kcal 0%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg 0%
Carbs 1.37g 0g 0%
Net carbs 1.37g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.24mg 0.267mg 0%
Threonine 1.519mg 1.045mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.2mg 1.099mg 0%
Leucine 2.983mg 1.938mg 0%
Lysine 2.459mg 2.19mg 0%
Methionine 0.369mg 0.706mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.604mg 0.931mg 0%
Valine 1.498mg 1.228mg 0%
Histidine 0.752mg 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
Parmigiano-Reggiano 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
40%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
217%
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 Cholesterol?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
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 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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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. 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.