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Cheddar Cheese vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Cheddar Cheese and Mackerel?

  • Cheddar Cheese is richer in Calcium, Vitamin A RAE, Phosphorus, and Zinc, while Mackerel is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Selenium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Mackerel's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 746% higher.
  • Mackerel has 47 times less Calcium than Cheddar Cheese. Cheddar Cheese has 710mg of Calcium, while Mackerel has 15mg.
  • Mackerel is lower in Sodium.

We used Cheese, cheddar 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.
Contains more Calcium +4633.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +63.7%
Contains more Zinc +287.2%
Contains more Manganese +35%
Contains more Iron +1021.4%
Contains more Magnesium +259.3%
Contains more Potassium +427.6%
Contains less Sodium -87.3%
Contains more Copper +213.3%
Contains more Selenium +81.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 213% 6% 20% 195% 7% 86% 100% 10% 4% 156%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 59% 70% 120% 36% 11% 26% 32% 3% 282%
Contains more Calcium +4633.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +63.7%
Contains more Zinc +287.2%
Contains more Manganese +35%
Contains more Iron +1021.4%
Contains more Magnesium +259.3%
Contains more Potassium +427.6%
Contains less Sodium -87.3%
Contains more Copper +213.3%
Contains more Selenium +81.1%

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 +590%
Contains more Folate +1250%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +448.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11510.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +141.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +597%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1627.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.412
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 75% 15% 18% 0% 8% 99% 2% 25% 16% 21% 138% 6%
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 +590%
Contains more Folate +1250%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +448.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11510.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +141.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +597%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1627.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.412

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +87%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +43.9%
Contains more Other +36.7%
Equal in Protein - 23.85
23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 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 Fats +87%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +43.9%
Contains more Other +36.7%
Equal in Protein - 23.85

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +32%
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +202.6%
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.421 g
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 4.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +32%
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +202.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheddar Cheese Mackerel Opinion
Net carbs 3.09g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Protein 22.87g 23.85g Mackerel
Fats 33.31g 17.81g Cheddar Cheese
Carbs 3.09g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Calories 404kcal 262kcal Cheddar Cheese
Sugar 0.48g Mackerel
Calcium 710mg 15mg Cheddar Cheese
Iron 0.14mg 1.57mg Mackerel
Magnesium 27mg 97mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 455mg 278mg Cheddar Cheese
Potassium 76mg 401mg Mackerel
Sodium 653mg 83mg Mackerel
Zinc 3.64mg 0.94mg Cheddar Cheese
Copper 0.03mg 0.094mg Mackerel
Manganese 0.027mg 0.02mg Cheddar Cheese
Selenium 28.5µg 51.6µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 1242IU 180IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A RAE 330µg 54µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin E 0.71mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 24IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.159mg Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.412mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B3 0.059mg 6.85mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 0.99mg Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.46mg Mackerel
Folate 27µg 2µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 19µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 2.4µg Cheddar Cheese
Tryptophan 0.547mg 0.267mg Cheddar Cheese
Threonine 1.044mg 1.045mg Mackerel
Isoleucine 1.206mg 1.099mg Cheddar Cheese
Leucine 1.939mg 1.938mg Cheddar Cheese
Lysine 1.025mg 2.19mg Mackerel
Methionine 0.547mg 0.706mg Mackerel
Phenylalanine 1.074mg 0.931mg Cheddar Cheese
Valine 1.404mg 1.228mg Cheddar Cheese
Histidine 0.547mg 0.702mg Mackerel
Cholesterol 99mg 75mg Mackerel
Trans Fat 0.917g Mackerel
Saturated Fat 18.867g 4.176g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.699g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0.504g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0.106g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 9.246g 7.006g Cheddar Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 4.3g Mackerel
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cheddar Cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheddar Cheese Mackerel
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
35%
Cheddar Cheese
235%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Cheddar Cheese
64%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mackerel
Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 570mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.691g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Cheddar Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/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.