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Mackerel vs. Cream cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Mackerel and Cream cheese?

  • Mackerel is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Iron, yet Cream cheese is higher in Vitamin A.
  • Mackerel's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 491% more.
  • The amount of Sodium in Cream cheese is lower.

We used Fish, mackerel, salted and Cheese, cream types 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 43% 20% 46% 53% 33% 30% 109% 580% 0% 400%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 29% 12% 4.1% 6% 14% 46% 41% 1.4% 47%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +566.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +293.9%
Contains more IronIron +1172.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +455.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +120%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +137.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +753.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +47%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.9%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 9.4% 48% 756% 5% 44% 62% 0% 95% 1500% 20% 11% 55%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 67% 17% 0% 5.8% 53% 1.7% 31% 13% 28% 5.3% 6.8% 15%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +176.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3526.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +632.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +5354.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +271.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +66.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +273.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +607.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +15%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +21.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 18.5 g
Fats: 25.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 43 g
Other: 13.4 g
6% 34% 6% 53%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 34.44 g
Carbs: 5.52 g
Water: 52.62 g
Other: 1.27 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +200.8%
Contains more OtherOther +955.1%
Contains more FatsFats +37.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +22.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 38% 29%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.148 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.21 g
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 20.213 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.483 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -64.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +318.7%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~8.907g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Cream cheese Opinion
Calories 305kcal 350kcal Cream cheese
Protein 18.5g 6.15g Mackerel
Fats 25.1g 34.44g Cream cheese
Net carbs 0g 5.52g Cream cheese
Carbs 0g 5.52g Cream cheese
Cholesterol 95mg 101mg Mackerel
Vitamin D 1006IU 0IU Mackerel
Magnesium 60mg 9mg Mackerel
Calcium 66mg 97mg Cream cheese
Potassium 520mg 132mg Mackerel
Iron 1.4mg 0.11mg Mackerel
Sugar 0g 3.76g Mackerel
Copper 0.1mg 0.018mg Mackerel
Zinc 1.1mg 0.5mg Mackerel
Starch 0.35g Cream cheese
Phosphorus 254mg 107mg Mackerel
Sodium 4450mg 314mg Cream cheese
Vitamin A 157IU 1111IU Cream cheese
Vitamin A 47µg 308µg Cream cheese
Vitamin E 2.38mg 0.86mg Mackerel
Vitamin D 25.2µg 0µg Mackerel
Manganese 0.011mg Cream cheese
Selenium 73.4µg 8.6µg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.023mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.23mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 0.091mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.517mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 0.056mg Mackerel
Vitamin B12 12µg 0.22µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 7.8µg 2.1µg Mackerel
Folate 15µg 9µg Mackerel
Choline 101.6mg 27.2mg Mackerel
Saturated Fat 7.148g 20.213g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 8.32g 8.907g Cream cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 1.483g Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.069mg Cream cheese
Threonine 0.233mg Cream cheese
Isoleucine 0.324mg Cream cheese
Leucine 0.657mg Cream cheese
Lysine 0.567mg Cream cheese
Methionine 0.191mg Cream cheese
Phenylalanine 0.291mg Cream cheese
Valine 0.395mg Cream cheese
Histidine 0.175mg Cream cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 1.619g 0.01g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DHA 2.965g 0g Mackerel
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.391g 0.02g Mackerel
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.036g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.807g Cream cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Cream cheese
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
200%
Mackerel
19%
Cream cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Mackerel
21%
Cream cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.76g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.065g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 4136mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168149/nutrients
  2. Cream cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173418/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.