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Cheddar Cheese vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cheddar Cheese and Mackerel different?

  • Cheddar Cheese is higher in Calcium, Vitamin A RAE, Phosphorus, and Zinc, however, Mackerel is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Selenium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Mackerel is 454% higher.
  • Cheddar Cheese contains 11 times more Calcium than Mackerel. While Cheddar Cheese contains 710mg of Calcium, Mackerel contains only 66mg.
  • Mackerel has less Saturated Fat.

Cheese, cheddar 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.
Contains more Calcium +975.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +79.1%
Contains less Sodium -85.3%
Contains more Zinc +230.9%
Contains more Iron +900%
Contains more Magnesium +122.2%
Contains more Potassium +584.2%
Contains more Copper +233.3%
Contains more Selenium +157.5%
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 20% 53% 43% 109% 46% 581% 30% 34% 0% 401%
Contains more Calcium +975.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +79.1%
Contains less Sodium -85.3%
Contains more Zinc +230.9%
Contains more Iron +900%
Contains more Magnesium +122.2%
Contains more Potassium +584.2%
Contains more Copper +233.3%
Contains more Selenium +157.5%

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 +691.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +125.3%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin E +235.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +4100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5493.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +521.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +990.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +225%
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 10% 48% 756% 0% 5% 44% 62% 0% 95% 12% 1500% 20%
Contains more Vitamin A +691.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +125.3%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin E +235.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +4100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5493.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +521.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +990.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +225%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +23.6%
Contains more Fats +32.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +16.2%
Contains more Other +261.2%
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
19% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 18.5 g
Fats: 25.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 43 g
Other: 13.4 g
Contains more Protein +23.6%
Contains more Fats +32.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +16.2%
Contains more Other +261.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +337%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.32
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.421 g
33% 38% 29%
Saturated Fat: 7.148 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.21 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +337%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.32

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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium 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 18.5g Cheddar Cheese
Fats 33.31g 25.1g Cheddar Cheese
Carbs 3.09g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Calories 404kcal 305kcal Cheddar Cheese
Sugar 0.48g 0g Mackerel
Calcium 710mg 66mg Cheddar Cheese
Iron 0.14mg 1.4mg Mackerel
Magnesium 27mg 60mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 455mg 254mg Cheddar Cheese
Potassium 76mg 520mg Mackerel
Sodium 653mg 4450mg Cheddar Cheese
Zinc 3.64mg 1.1mg Cheddar Cheese
Copper 0.03mg 0.1mg Mackerel
Manganese 0.027mg Cheddar Cheese
Selenium 28.5µg 73.4µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 1242IU 157IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A RAE 330µg 47µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin E 0.71mg 2.38mg Mackerel
Vitamin D 24IU 1006IU Mackerel
Vitamin D 0.6µg 25.2µg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.02mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.19mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B3 0.059mg 3.3mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.41mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.41mg Mackerel
Folate 27µg 15µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 12µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 2.4µg 7.8µg Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Threonine 1.044mg Cheddar Cheese
Isoleucine 1.206mg Cheddar Cheese
Leucine 1.939mg Cheddar Cheese
Lysine 1.025mg Cheddar Cheese
Methionine 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Phenylalanine 1.074mg Cheddar Cheese
Valine 1.404mg Cheddar Cheese
Histidine 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Cholesterol 99mg 95mg Mackerel
Trans Fat 0.917g Mackerel
Saturated Fat 18.867g 7.148g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 2.965g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 1.619g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0.391g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 9.246g 8.32g Cheddar Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 6.21g 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

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
212%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Cheddar Cheese
131%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.48g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.719g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 3797mg)
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/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.