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Roquefort vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are roquefort and mackerel different?

  • Roquefort is higher in calcium, vitamin B2, phosphorus, and vitamin A; however, mackerel is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for mackerel is 473% higher.
  • Roquefort contains 10 times more calcium than mackerel. While roquefort contains 662mg of calcium, mackerel contains only 66mg.
  • Mackerel has less saturated fat.
  • Mackerel has a lower glycemic index (0) than roquefort (27).

Cheese, roquefort and Fish, mackerel, salted are the varieties 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 21% 199% 8% 21% 11% 57% 168% 236% 3.9% 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 +903%
Contains more ZincZinc +89.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +54.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -59.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +471.4%
Contains more IronIron +150%
Contains more CopperCopper +194.1%
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% 98% 0% 0% 10% 135% 14% 104% 29% 80% 0% 37% 0%
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 +525.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +208.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +226.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +349.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +230.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1775%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 31% 2% 39% 6%
Protein: 21.54 g
Fats: 30.64 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 39.38 g
Other: 6.44 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 +16.4%
Contains more FatsFats +22.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +108.1%
~equal in Water ~43g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 29% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 19.263 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.32 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 -62.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +370.5%
~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.
Roquefort Mackerel
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price 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 Roquefort Mackerel DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.64µg 12µg 473%
Vitamin D 25.2µg 126%
Vitamin D 1006IU 126%
Sodium 1809mg 4450mg 115%
Selenium 14.5µg 73.4µg 107%
Calcium 662mg 66mg 60%
Saturated fat 19.263g 7.148g 55%
Vitamin B5 1.731mg 35%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.32g 6.21g 33%
Vitamin B2 0.586mg 0.19mg 30%
Vitamin A 294µg 47µg 27%
Vitamin B6 0.124mg 0.41mg 22%
Phosphorus 392mg 254mg 20%
Choline 101.6mg 18%
Vitamin E 2.38mg 16%
Vitamin B3 0.734mg 3.3mg 16%
Potassium 91mg 520mg 13%
Iron 0.56mg 1.4mg 11%
Folate 49µg 15µg 9%
Fats 30.64g 25.1g 9%
Zinc 2.08mg 1.1mg 9%
Copper 0.034mg 0.1mg 7%
Vitamin K 7.8µg 7%
Magnesium 30mg 60mg 7%
Protein 21.54g 18.5g 6%
Calories 369kcal 305kcal 3%
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.02mg 2%
Cholesterol 90mg 95mg 2%
Manganese 0.03mg 1%
Carbs 2g 0g 1%
Net carbs 2g 0g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 8.474g 8.32g 0%
Tryptophan 0.303mg 0%
Threonine 0.965mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.217mg 0%
Leucine 2.114mg 0%
Lysine 1.848mg 0%
Methionine 0.558mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.023mg 0%
Valine 1.614mg 0%
Histidine 0.602mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 1.619g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 2.965g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.391g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Roquefort 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
39%
Roquefort
172%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
Roquefort
131%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roquefort
Roquefort contains less Sodium (difference - 2641mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Roquefort
Roquefort is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.115g)
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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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/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.