Cheese vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between cheese and mackerel?
- Cheese is richer in calcium, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin A, 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 cheese. 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 CalciumCalcium | +4633.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +287.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +63.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +35% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +259.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +427.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1021.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +213.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +511.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1250% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +448.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +11510.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +141.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +597% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1627.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +87% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +43.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +36.7% |
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Protein
~23.85g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +32% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -77.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.1µg | 19µg | 746% |
| Calcium | 710mg | 15mg | 70% |
| Saturated fat | 18.867g | 4.176g | 67% |
| Selenium | 28.5µg | 51.6µg | 42% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.059mg | 6.85mg | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 330µg | 54µg | 31% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.066mg | 0.46mg | 30% |
| Zinc | 3.64mg | 0.94mg | 25% |
| Phosphorus | 455mg | 278mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 653mg | 83mg | 25% |
| Fats | 33.31g | 17.81g | 24% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.421g | 4.3g | 19% |
| Iron | 0.14mg | 1.57mg | 18% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 97mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.41mg | 0.99mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.029mg | 0.159mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 76mg | 401mg | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 99mg | 75mg | 8% |
| Calories | 404kcal | 262kcal | 7% |
| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.094mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.246g | 7.006g | 6% |
| Folate | 27µg | 2µg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.71mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 24IU | 3% | |
| Choline | 16.5mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2% | |
| Protein | 22.87g | 23.85g | 2% |
| Carbs | 3.09g | 0g | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.428mg | 0.412mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.09g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.48g | N/A | |
| Manganese | 0.027mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.917g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.547mg | 0.267mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.044mg | 1.045mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.206mg | 1.099mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.939mg | 1.938mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.025mg | 2.19mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.547mg | 0.706mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.074mg | 0.931mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.404mg | 1.228mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.547mg | 0.702mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0.504g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0.699g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.017g | 0.106g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
217%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
64%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 570mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mackerel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.691g)
Which food is cheaper?
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.