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

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The main differences between Parmigiano-Reggiano and Mackerel

  • Parmigiano-Reggiano has more Calcium, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin B2, however, Mackerel has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Selenium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Mackerel is 406% higher.
  • Mackerel has 17 times less Calcium than Parmigiano-Reggiano. Parmigiano-Reggiano has 1109mg of Calcium, while Mackerel has 66mg.
  • Mackerel is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat and Fish, mackerel, salted.

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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 +1580.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +187%
Contains less Sodium -65.6%
Contains more Zinc +251.8%
Contains more Copper +138%
Contains more Iron +55.6%
Contains more Magnesium +57.9%
Contains more Potassium +316%
Contains more Selenium +314.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 333% 34% 28% 313% 12% 200% 106% 80% 12% 97%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 53% 43% 109% 46% 581% 30% 34% 0% 401%
Contains more Calcium +1580.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +187%
Contains less Sodium -65.6%
Contains more Zinc +251.8%
Contains more Copper +138%
Contains more Iron +55.6%
Contains more Magnesium +57.9%
Contains more Potassium +316%
Contains more Selenium +314.7%

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 +285.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +155.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +1300%
Contains more Vitamin D +6200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2794.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +736.7%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +431%
Contains more Vitamin K +358.8%
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%
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 +285.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +155.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +1300%
Contains more Vitamin D +6200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2794.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +736.7%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +431%
Contains more Vitamin K +358.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +17.7%
Contains more Fats +25.5%
Contains more Other +66.9%
Equal in Protein - 18.5
20% 20% 51% 8%
Protein: 20 g
Fats: 20 g
Carbs: 1.37 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 8.03 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 Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +17.7%
Contains more Fats +25.5%
Contains more Other +66.9%
Equal in Protein - 18.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +36.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1244.2%
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 13.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.462 g
33% 38% 29%
Saturated Fat: 7.148 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.21 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +36.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1244.2%

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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parmigiano-Reggiano Mackerel Opinion
Net carbs 1.37g 0g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Protein 20g 18.5g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Fats 20g 25.1g Mackerel
Carbs 1.37g 0g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Calories 265kcal 305kcal Mackerel
Calcium 1109mg 66mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Iron 0.9mg 1.4mg Mackerel
Magnesium 38mg 60mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 729mg 254mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Potassium 125mg 520mg Mackerel
Sodium 1529mg 4450mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Zinc 3.87mg 1.1mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Copper 0.238mg 0.1mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Manganese 0.085mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Selenium 17.7µg 73.4µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 605IU 157IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin A RAE 160µg 47µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin E 0.17mg 2.38mg Mackerel
Vitamin D 15IU 1006IU Mackerel
Vitamin D 0.4µg 25.2µg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.02mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B2 0.486mg 0.19mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B3 0.114mg 3.3mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.325mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.41mg Mackerel
Folate 10µg 15µg Mackerel
Vitamin B12 2.26µg 12µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 1.7µg 7.8µg Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.24mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Threonine 1.519mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Isoleucine 1.2mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Leucine 2.983mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Lysine 2.459mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Methionine 0.369mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Phenylalanine 1.604mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Valine 1.498mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Histidine 0.752mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Cholesterol 88mg 95mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Saturated Fat 13.317g 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 6.098g 8.32g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.462g 6.21g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Parmigiano-Reggiano 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
42%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
212%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
131%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano contains less Sodium (difference - 2921mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is cheaper (difference - $3.8)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.169g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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/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.