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Roquefort vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Roquefort and Mackerel?

  • Roquefort is richer in Calcium, Vitamin A RAE, and Phosphorus, while Mackerel is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Magnesium.
  • Mackerel's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 765% higher.
  • Mackerel has 44 times less Calcium than Roquefort. Roquefort has 662mg of Calcium, while Mackerel has 15mg.
  • Mackerel is lower in Sodium.

We used Cheese, roquefort and Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat types in this comparison.

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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.
Roquefort
Roquefort
4
:
6
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains more Calcium +4313.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +41%
Contains more Zinc +121.3%
Contains more Manganese +50%
Contains more Iron +180.4%
Contains more Magnesium +223.3%
Contains more Potassium +340.7%
Contains less Sodium -95.4%
Contains more Copper +176.5%
Contains more Selenium +255.9%
Roquefort
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 199% 22% 22% 169% 9% 236% 57% 12% 4% 80%
Mackerel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 59% 70% 120% 36% 11% 26% 32% 3% 282%
Contains more Calcium +4313.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +41%
Contains more Zinc +121.3%
Contains more Manganese +50%
Contains more Iron +180.4%
Contains more Magnesium +223.3%
Contains more Potassium +340.7%
Contains less Sodium -95.4%
Contains more Copper +176.5%
Contains more Selenium +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.
Roquefort
Roquefort
4
:
5
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains more Vitamin A +481.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +74.8%
Contains more Folate +2350%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +297.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +833.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +271%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2868.8%
Roquefort
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 63% 0% 0% 0% 10% 136% 14% 104% 29% 37% 80% 0%
Mackerel
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 0% 0% 2% 40% 96% 129% 60% 107% 2% 2375% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +481.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +74.8%
Contains more Folate +2350%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +297.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +833.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +271%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2868.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Roquefort
Roquefort
3
:
2
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains more Fats +72%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +27%
Contains more Protein +10.7%
Contains more Water +35.3%
Roquefort
22% 31% 2% 39% 6%
Protein: 21.54 g
Fats: 30.64 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 39.38 g
Other: 6.44 g
Mackerel
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 Fats +72%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +27%
Contains more Protein +10.7%
Contains more Water +35.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Roquefort
Roquefort
1
:
2
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +225.8%
Roquefort
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 19.263 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.32 g
Mackerel
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 4.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +225.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Roquefort Mackerel
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Roquefort Mackerel Opinion
Net carbs 2g 0g Roquefort
Protein 21.54g 23.85g Mackerel
Fats 30.64g 17.81g Roquefort
Carbs 2g 0g Roquefort
Calories 369kcal 262kcal Roquefort
Calcium 662mg 15mg Roquefort
Iron 0.56mg 1.57mg Mackerel
Magnesium 30mg 97mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 392mg 278mg Roquefort
Potassium 91mg 401mg Mackerel
Sodium 1809mg 83mg Mackerel
Zinc 2.08mg 0.94mg Roquefort
Copper 0.034mg 0.094mg Mackerel
Manganese 0.03mg 0.02mg Roquefort
Selenium 14.5µg 51.6µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 1047IU 180IU Roquefort
Vitamin A RAE 294µg 54µg Roquefort
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.159mg Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.586mg 0.412mg Roquefort
Vitamin B3 0.734mg 6.85mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 1.731mg 0.99mg Roquefort
Vitamin B6 0.124mg 0.46mg Mackerel
Folate 49µg 2µg Roquefort
Vitamin B12 0.64µg 19µg Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.303mg 0.267mg Roquefort
Threonine 0.965mg 1.045mg Mackerel
Isoleucine 1.217mg 1.099mg Roquefort
Leucine 2.114mg 1.938mg Roquefort
Lysine 1.848mg 2.19mg Mackerel
Methionine 0.558mg 0.706mg Mackerel
Phenylalanine 1.023mg 0.931mg Roquefort
Valine 1.614mg 1.228mg Roquefort
Histidine 0.602mg 0.702mg Mackerel
Cholesterol 90mg 75mg Mackerel
Saturated Fat 19.263g 4.176g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DHA 0.699g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.504g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.106g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 8.474g 7.006g Roquefort
Polyunsaturated fat 1.32g 4.3g Mackerel

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Roquefort Mackerel
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
39%
Roquefort
235%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
Roquefort
64%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Roquefort
Roquefort is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mackerel
Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 1726mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.087g)
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 ( 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. Roquefort - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171250/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.