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 from 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.
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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Iron
+55.6%
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Magnesium
+57.9%
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Potassium
+316%
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Calcium
+1580.3%
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Phosphorus
+187%
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Sodium
-65.6%
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Zinc
+251.8%
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Copper
+138%
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Iron
+55.6%
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Magnesium
+57.9%
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Potassium
+316%
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Calcium
+1580.3%
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Phosphorus
+187%
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-65.6%
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Zinc
+251.8%
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Copper
+138%
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin E
+1300%
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Vitamin D
+6200%
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Vitamin B3
+2794.7%
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Vitamin B6
+736.7%
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Folate
+50%
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Vitamin B12
+431%
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Vitamin K
+358.8%
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Vitamin A
+285.4%
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Vitamin B1
+45%
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Vitamin B2
+155.8%
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Vitamin E
+1300%
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Vitamin D
+6200%
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Vitamin B3
+2794.7%
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Vitamin B6
+736.7%
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Folate
+50%
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Vitamin B12
+431%
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Vitamin K
+358.8%
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Vitamin A
+285.4%
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Vitamin B1
+45%
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Vitamin B2
+155.8%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+25.5%
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Other
+66.9%
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Carbs
+∞%
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Water
+17.7%
Equal in Protein - 20
Protein:
18.5 g
Fats:
25.1 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
43 g
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13.4 g
Protein:
20 g
Fats:
20 g
Carbs:
1.37 g
Water:
50.6 g
Other:
8.03 g
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Fats
+25.5%
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+66.9%
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Water
+17.7%
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-46.3%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+36.4%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+1244.2%
Saturated Fat:
7.148 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
6.21 g
Saturated Fat:
13.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.462 g
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Saturated Fat
-46.3%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+36.4%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+1244.2%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 0g | 1.37g |
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Protein | 18.5g | 20g |
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Fats | 25.1g | 20g |
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Carbs | 0g | 1.37g |
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Calories | 305kcal | 265kcal |
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Calcium | 66mg | 1109mg |
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Iron | 1.4mg | 0.9mg |
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Magnesium | 60mg | 38mg |
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Phosphorus | 254mg | 729mg |
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Potassium | 520mg | 125mg |
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Sodium | 4450mg | 1529mg |
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Zinc | 1.1mg | 3.87mg |
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Copper | 0.1mg | 0.238mg |
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Vitamin A | 157IU | 605IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 47µg | 160µg |
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Vitamin E | 2.38mg | 0.17mg |
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Vitamin D | 1006IU | 15IU |
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Vitamin D | 25.2µg | 0.4µg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.029mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.19mg | 0.486mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 3.3mg | 0.114mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.325mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.41mg | 0.049mg |
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Folate | 15µg | 10µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 12µg | 2.26µg |
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Vitamin K | 7.8µg | 1.7µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.24mg |
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Threonine | 1.519mg |
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Isoleucine | 1.2mg |
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Leucine | 2.983mg |
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Lysine | 2.459mg |
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Methionine | 0.369mg |
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Phenylalanine | 1.604mg |
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Valine | 1.498mg |
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Histidine | 0.752mg |
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Cholesterol | 95mg | 88mg |
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Saturated Fat | 7.148g | 13.317g |
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Omega-3 - DHA | 2.965g | 0g |
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Omega-3 - EPA | 1.619g | 0g |
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Omega-3 - DPA | 0.391g | 0g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 8.32g | 6.098g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 6.21g | 0.462g |
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores show how much of your all daily needs across all vitamins or minerals this food would cover if you took three 100 grams servings of it (approximation of 3 serving sizes)
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
212%

42%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
114%

138%

Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?

Parmigiano-Reggiano contains less Sodium (difference - 2921mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is cheaper?

Parmigiano-Reggiano is cheaper (difference - $3.8)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Mackerel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.169g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
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.
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.