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Romano cheese vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are romano cheese and mackerel different?

  • Romano cheese is richer in calcium and phosphorus, while mackerel is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin D, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and choline.
  • Mackerel covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 453% more than romano cheese.
  • Romano cheese contains 16 times more calcium than mackerel. Romano cheese contains 1064mg of calcium, while mackerel contains 66mg.
  • Mackerel is lower in saturated fat.
  • Romano cheese has a higher glycemic index (27) than mackerel (0).

Cheese, romano and Fish, mackerel, salted types were used 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 29% 319% 7.6% 29% 10% 70% 326% 187% 2.6% 79%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 43% 20% 46% 53% 33% 30% 109% 580% 0% 400%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1512.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +134.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +199.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -67.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +46.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +504.7%
Contains more IronIron +81.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +233.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +406.2%

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% 32% 4.6% 7.5% 9.3% 85% 1.4% 25% 20% 140% 5.5% 5.3% 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 0% 16% 48% 378% 5% 44% 62% 0% 95% 1500% 20% 11% 55%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +104.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +85%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +94.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +934.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +4940%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +382.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +971.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +254.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +114.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +559.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
32% 27% 4% 31% 7%
Protein: 31.8 g
Fats: 26.94 g
Carbs: 3.63 g
Water: 30.91 g
Other: 6.72 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 ProteinProtein +71.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +39.1%
Contains more OtherOther +99.4%
~equal in Fats ~25.1g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
67% 31% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.115 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.593 g
33% 38% 29%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.148 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.21 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -58.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +947.2%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~8.32g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Romano cheese Mackerel DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.12µg 12µg 453%
Sodium 1433mg 4450mg 131%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 25.2µg 124%
Vitamin D 20IU 1006IU 123%
Selenium 14.5µg 73.4µg 107%
Calcium 1064mg 66mg 100%
Phosphorus 760mg 254mg 72%
Saturated fat 17.115g 7.148g 45%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.593g 6.21g 37%
Protein 31.8g 18.5g 27%
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.41mg 25%
Vitamin B3 0.077mg 3.3mg 20%
Choline 15.4mg 101.6mg 16%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 2.38mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.19mg 14%
Zinc 2.58mg 1.1mg 13%
Potassium 86mg 520mg 13%
Iron 0.77mg 1.4mg 8%
Copper 0.03mg 0.1mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.424mg 8%
Magnesium 41mg 60mg 5%
Vitamin A 96µg 47µg 5%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 7.8µg 5%
Calories 387kcal 305kcal 4%
Fats 26.94g 25.1g 3%
Cholesterol 104mg 95mg 3%
Folate 7µg 15µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.02mg 1%
Manganese 0.02mg 1%
Carbs 3.63g 0g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 7.838g 8.32g 1%
Net carbs 3.63g 0g N/A
Sugar 0.73g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.429mg 0%
Threonine 1.171mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.685mg 0%
Leucine 3.071mg 0%
Lysine 2.941mg 0%
Methionine 0.852mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.71mg 0%
Valine 2.183mg 0%
Histidine 1.231mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 1.619g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 2.965g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.391g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Romano cheese Mackerel
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
26%
Romano cheese
172%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
Romano cheese
131%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 3017mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.73g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.967g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Romano cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171249/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.