Feta vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are feta and mackerel different?
- Feta is higher in vitamin B2, calcium, and zinc; however, mackerel is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin D, selenium, choline, and vitamin E.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for mackerel is 430% higher.
- Feta contains 7 times more calcium than mackerel. While feta contains 493mg of calcium, mackerel contains only 66mg.
- Mackerel has less saturated fat.
- Mackerel has a lower glycemic index (0) than feta (27).
Cheese, feta 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 CalciumCalcium | +647% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +161.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +32.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -79.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +215.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +738.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +115.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +212.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +389.3% |
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 | +166% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +670% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +344.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +113.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1222.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +6200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +233% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +610.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +333.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +559.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +28.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +30.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +18% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +157.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -52.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +80% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +950.8% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.69µg | 12µg | 430% |
| Sodium | 917mg | 4450mg | 154% |
| Vitamin D | 16IU | 1006IU | 124% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 25.2µg | 124% |
| Selenium | 15µg | 73.4µg | 106% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.844mg | 0.19mg | 50% |
| Calcium | 493mg | 66mg | 43% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.591g | 6.21g | 37% |
| Saturated fat | 14.946g | 7.148g | 35% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.967mg | 19% | |
| Zinc | 2.88mg | 1.1mg | 16% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 101.6mg | 16% |
| Vitamin E | 0.18mg | 2.38mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.991mg | 3.3mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 62mg | 520mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 337mg | 254mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.154mg | 0.02mg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 60mg | 10% |
| Iron | 0.65mg | 1.4mg | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 125µg | 47µg | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.623g | 8.32g | 9% |
| Protein | 14.21g | 18.5g | 9% |
| Copper | 0.032mg | 0.1mg | 8% |
| Fats | 21.28g | 25.1g | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 7.8µg | 5% |
| Folate | 32µg | 15µg | 4% |
| Calories | 264kcal | 305kcal | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 89mg | 95mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.424mg | 0.41mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.028mg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 4.09g | 0g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.09g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.09g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.2mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.637mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.803mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.395mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.219mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.368mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.675mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.065mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.397mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 1.619g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 2.965g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.391g | 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
54%
172%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
131%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.09g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mackerel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.798g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Feta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Feta contains less Sodium (difference - 3533mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Feta is cheaper (difference - $4.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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