Mackerel vs. Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are mackerel and cheese different?
- Mackerel is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin D, selenium, and vitamin B6; however, cheese is richer in calcium, vitamin A, phosphorus, and zinc.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for mackerel is 454% higher.
- Mackerel contains 42 times more vitamin D than cheese. While mackerel contains 1006IU of vitamin D, cheese contains only 24IU.
- Cheese has less sodium.
Fish, mackerel, salted and Cheese, cheddar 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +122.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +584.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +900% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +233.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +157.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +975.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +230.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +79.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -85.3% |
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 EVitamin E | +235.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +4100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +5493.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +521.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +990.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +225% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +515.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +602.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +45% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +125.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +80% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +261.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +23.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +32.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -62.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +337% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +11.1% |
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 | 12µg | 1.1µg | 454% |
| Sodium | 4450mg | 653mg | 165% |
| Vitamin D | 25.2µg | 0.6µg | 123% |
| Vitamin D | 1006IU | 24IU | 123% |
| Selenium | 73.4µg | 28.5µg | 82% |
| Calcium | 66mg | 710mg | 64% |
| Saturated fat | 7.148g | 18.867g | 53% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 6.21g | 1.421g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 47µg | 330µg | 31% |
| Phosphorus | 254mg | 455mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.41mg | 0.066mg | 26% |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 3.64mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.3mg | 0.059mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.19mg | 0.428mg | 18% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 0.14mg | 16% |
| Choline | 101.6mg | 16.5mg | 15% |
| Fats | 25.1g | 33.31g | 13% |
| Potassium | 520mg | 76mg | 13% |
| Vitamin E | 2.38mg | 0.71mg | 11% |
| Protein | 18.5g | 22.87g | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.41mg | 8% | |
| Magnesium | 60mg | 27mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.03mg | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 7.8µg | 2.4µg | 5% |
| Calories | 305kcal | 404kcal | 5% |
| Folate | 15µg | 27µg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.32g | 9.246g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.029mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.027mg | 1% | |
| Cholesterol | 95mg | 99mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 3.09g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 3.09g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.48g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.917g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.547mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.044mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.206mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.939mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.025mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.547mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.074mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.404mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.547mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 1.619g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 2.965g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.391g | 0.017g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
172%
35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
79%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.48g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mackerel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.719g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 3797mg)
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.