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Mackerel vs. Roquefort — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mackerel and Roquefort different?

  • Mackerel is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3, however, Roquefort is richer in Calcium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Mackerel is 473% higher.
  • Mackerel contains 5 times more Selenium than Roquefort. While Mackerel contains 73.4µg of Selenium, Roquefort contains only 14.5µg.
  • Roquefort has less Sodium.

Fish, mackerel, salted and Cheese, roquefort 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 Iron +150%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Potassium +471.4%
Contains more Copper +194.1%
Contains more Selenium +406.2%
Contains more Calcium +903%
Contains more Phosphorus +54.3%
Contains less Sodium -59.3%
Contains more Zinc +89.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 53% 43% 109% 46% 581% 30% 34% 0% 401%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 199% 22% 22% 169% 9% 236% 57% 12% 4% 80%
Contains more Iron +150%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Potassium +471.4%
Contains more Copper +194.1%
Contains more Selenium +406.2%
Contains more Calcium +903%
Contains more Phosphorus +54.3%
Contains less Sodium -59.3%
Contains more Zinc +89.1%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B3 +349.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +230.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1775%
Contains more Vitamin A +566.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +208.4%
Contains more Folate +226.7%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 63% 0% 0% 0% 10% 136% 14% 104% 29% 37% 80% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +349.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +230.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1775%
Contains more Vitamin A +566.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +208.4%
Contains more Folate +226.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +108.1%
Contains more Protein +16.4%
Contains more Fats +22.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 39.38
19% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 18.5 g
Fats: 25.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 43 g
Other: 13.4 g
22% 31% 2% 39% 6%
Protein: 21.54 g
Fats: 30.64 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 39.38 g
Other: 6.44 g
Contains more Other +108.1%
Contains more Protein +16.4%
Contains more Fats +22.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 39.38

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +370.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.474
33% 38% 29%
Saturated Fat: 7.148 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.21 g
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 19.263 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.32 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +370.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.474

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Roquefort Opinion
Net carbs 0g 2g Roquefort
Protein 18.5g 21.54g Roquefort
Fats 25.1g 30.64g Roquefort
Carbs 0g 2g Roquefort
Calories 305kcal 369kcal Roquefort
Calcium 66mg 662mg Roquefort
Iron 1.4mg 0.56mg Mackerel
Magnesium 60mg 30mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 254mg 392mg Roquefort
Potassium 520mg 91mg Mackerel
Sodium 4450mg 1809mg Roquefort
Zinc 1.1mg 2.08mg Roquefort
Copper 0.1mg 0.034mg Mackerel
Manganese 0.03mg Roquefort
Selenium 73.4µg 14.5µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 157IU 1047IU Roquefort
Vitamin A RAE 47µg 294µg Roquefort
Vitamin E 2.38mg Mackerel
Vitamin D 1006IU Mackerel
Vitamin D 25.2µg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.04mg Roquefort
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.586mg Roquefort
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 0.734mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 1.731mg Roquefort
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 0.124mg Mackerel
Folate 15µg 49µg Roquefort
Vitamin B12 12µg 0.64µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 7.8µg Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.303mg Roquefort
Threonine 0.965mg Roquefort
Isoleucine 1.217mg Roquefort
Leucine 2.114mg Roquefort
Lysine 1.848mg Roquefort
Methionine 0.558mg Roquefort
Phenylalanine 1.023mg Roquefort
Valine 1.614mg Roquefort
Histidine 0.602mg Roquefort
Cholesterol 95mg 90mg Roquefort
Saturated Fat 7.148g 19.263g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DHA 2.965g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 1.619g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.391g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 8.32g 8.474g Roquefort
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 1.32g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Roquefort
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
212%
Mackerel
39%
Roquefort
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Mackerel
80%
Roquefort

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roquefort
Roquefort contains less Sodium (difference - 2641mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Roquefort
Roquefort is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.115g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Roquefort - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171250/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.