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Mackerel vs. Parmigiano-Reggiano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between mackerel and parmigiano-Reggiano

  • Mackerel has more vitamin B12, vitamin D, selenium, and vitamin B6; however, parmigiano-Reggiano has more calcium, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for mackerel is 406% higher.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano has 67 times less vitamin D than mackerel. Mackerel has 1006IU of vitamin D, while parmigiano-Reggiano has 15IU.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in sodium.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano has a higher glycemic index than mackerel.

Food types used in this article are Fish, mackerel, salted and Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat.

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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 27% 333% 11% 34% 79% 106% 312% 199% 11% 97%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +57.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +316%
Contains more IronIron +55.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +314.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1580.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +138%
Contains more ZincZinc +251.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +187%
Contains less SodiumSodium -65.6%

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% 16% 48% 378% 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% 53% 3.4% 6% 7.3% 112% 2.1% 20% 11% 283% 4.3% 7.5% 11%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1300%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +6200%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2794.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +736.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +431%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +358.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
Contains more CholineCholine +390.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +240.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +155.8%
~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
20% 20% 51% 8%
Protein: 20 g
Fats: 20 g
Carbs: 1.37 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 8.03 g
Contains more FatsFats +25.5%
Contains more OtherOther +66.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +17.7%
~equal in Protein ~20g

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
67% 31% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 13.317 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.462 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -46.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +36.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1244.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Parmigiano-Reggiano DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 12µg 2.26µg 406%
Sodium 4450mg 1529mg 127%
Vitamin D 1006IU 15IU 124%
Vitamin D 25.2µg 0.4µg 124%
Calcium 66mg 1109mg 104%
Selenium 73.4µg 17.7µg 101%
Phosphorus 254mg 729mg 68%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 0.462g 38%
Saturated fat 7.148g 13.317g 28%
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 0.049mg 28%
Zinc 1.1mg 3.87mg 25%
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.486mg 23%
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 0.114mg 20%
Choline 101.6mg 20.7mg 15%
Vitamin E 2.38mg 0.17mg 15%
Copper 0.1mg 0.238mg 15%
Vitamin A 47µg 160µg 13%
Potassium 520mg 125mg 12%
Fats 25.1g 20g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.325mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 8.32g 6.098g 6%
Iron 1.4mg 0.9mg 6%
Vitamin K 7.8µg 1.7µg 5%
Magnesium 60mg 38mg 5%
Manganese 0.085mg 4%
Protein 18.5g 20g 3%
Calories 305kcal 265kcal 2%
Cholesterol 95mg 88mg 2%
Folate 15µg 10µg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.029mg 1%
Carbs 0g 1.37g 0%
Net carbs 0g 1.37g N/A
Tryptophan 0.24mg 0%
Threonine 1.519mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.2mg 0%
Leucine 2.983mg 0%
Lysine 2.459mg 0%
Methionine 0.369mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.604mg 0%
Valine 1.498mg 0%
Histidine 0.752mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 1.619g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 2.965g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.391g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Parmigiano-Reggiano
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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%
Mackerel
40%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Mackerel
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano contains less Sodium (difference - 2921mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is cheaper (difference - $3.8)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.169g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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.

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. Parmigiano-Reggiano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173452/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.