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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 RAE.
  • 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.
Mackerel
Mackerel
7
:
3
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
Contains more Iron +1172.7%
Contains more Magnesium +566.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +137.4%
Contains more Potassium +293.9%
Contains more Zinc +120%
Contains more Copper +455.6%
Contains more Selenium +753.5%
Contains more Calcium +47%
Contains less Sodium -92.9%
Mackerel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 53% 43% 109% 46% 581% 30% 34% 0% 401%
Cream cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 5% 7% 46% 12% 41% 14% 6% 2% 47%
Contains more Iron +1172.7%
Contains more Magnesium +566.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +137.4%
Contains more Potassium +293.9%
Contains more Zinc +120%
Contains more Copper +455.6%
Contains more Selenium +753.5%
Contains more Calcium +47%
Contains less Sodium -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.
Mackerel
Mackerel
7
:
4
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
Contains more Vitamin E +176.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3526.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +632.1%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +5354.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +271.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +607.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.1%
Mackerel
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%
Cream cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 67% 18% 0% 0% 6% 54% 2% 32% 13% 7% 28% 6%
Contains more Vitamin E +176.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3526.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +632.1%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +5354.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +271.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +607.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mackerel
Mackerel
2
:
3
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
Contains more Protein +200.8%
Contains more Other +955.1%
Contains more Fats +37.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +22.4%
Mackerel
19% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 18.5 g
Fats: 25.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 43 g
Other: 13.4 g
Cream cheese
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 Protein +200.8%
Contains more Other +955.1%
Contains more Fats +37.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +22.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mackerel
Mackerel
2
:
1
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +318.7%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.907
Mackerel
33% 38% 29%
Saturated Fat: 7.148 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.21 g
Cream cheese
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 20.213 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.483 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +318.7%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.907

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 Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Cream cheese Opinion
Net carbs 0g 5.52g Cream cheese
Protein 18.5g 6.15g Mackerel
Fats 25.1g 34.44g Cream cheese
Carbs 0g 5.52g Cream cheese
Calories 305kcal 350kcal Cream cheese
Starch 0.35g Cream cheese
Sugar 0g 3.76g Mackerel
Calcium 66mg 97mg Cream cheese
Iron 1.4mg 0.11mg Mackerel
Magnesium 60mg 9mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 254mg 107mg Mackerel
Potassium 520mg 132mg Mackerel
Sodium 4450mg 314mg Cream cheese
Zinc 1.1mg 0.5mg Mackerel
Copper 0.1mg 0.018mg Mackerel
Manganese 0.011mg Cream cheese
Selenium 73.4µg 8.6µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 157IU 1111IU Cream cheese
Vitamin A RAE 47µg 308µg Cream cheese
Vitamin E 2.38mg 0.86mg Mackerel
Vitamin D 1006IU 0IU Mackerel
Vitamin D 25.2µg 0µg 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
Folate 15µg 9µg Mackerel
Vitamin B12 12µg 0.22µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 7.8µg 2.1µg 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
Cholesterol 95mg 101mg Mackerel
Saturated Fat 7.148g 20.213g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DHA 2.965g 0g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 1.619g 0.01g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.391g 0.02g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 8.32g 8.907g Cream cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 1.483g Mackerel
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.807g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.036g Cream cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Cream cheese
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
212%
Mackerel
19%
Cream cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Mackerel
21%
Cream cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.76g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
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 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)
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. 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.