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Mackerel vs. Cheesecake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between mackerel and cheesecake?

  • Mackerel is richer than cheesecake in vitamin B12, vitamin D, selenium, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and potassium.
  • Mackerel's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 493% more.
  • Mackerel has 56 times more vitamin D than cheesecake. While mackerel has 1006IU of vitamin D, cheesecake has only 18IU.
  • The amount of sodium in cheesecake is lower.
  • The glycemic index of mackerel is lower.

We used Fish, mackerel, salted and Cheesecake commercially prepared 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 7.9% 15% 7.9% 24% 6.7% 14% 40% 57% 18% 28%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +445.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +29.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +477.8%
Contains more IronIron +122.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +400%
Contains more ZincZinc +115.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +173.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1311.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.2%

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 1.3% 53% 11% 7.5% 7% 45% 3.7% 34% 12% 21% 11% 14% 25%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +325%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +4940%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1592.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +688.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +6958.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +77.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +121.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +238.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +40%
Contains more FolateFolate +20%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.193mg

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% 23% 26% 46%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 22.5 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 45.6 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +236.4%
Contains more FatsFats +11.6%
Contains more OtherOther +1388.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Water ~45.6g

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
49% 43% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.921 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.602 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -28%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +287.6%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~8.634g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Cheesecake DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 12µg 0.17µg 493%
Sodium 4450mg 438mg 174%
Vitamin D 1006IU 18IU 124%
Vitamin D 25.2µg 0.5µg 124%
Selenium 73.4µg 5.2µg 124%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 1.602g 31%
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 0.052mg 28%
Protein 18.5g 5.5g 26%
Phosphorus 254mg 93mg 23%
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 0.195mg 19%
Cholesterol 95mg 55mg 13%
Potassium 520mg 90mg 13%
Saturated fat 7.148g 9.921g 13%
Vitamin A 47µg 159µg 12%
Magnesium 60mg 11mg 12%
Vitamin E 2.38mg 0.56mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.571mg 11%
Iron 1.4mg 0.63mg 10%
Choline 101.6mg 45.9mg 10%
Copper 0.1mg 0.02mg 9%
Carbs 0g 25.5g 9%
Manganese 0.14mg 6%
Zinc 1.1mg 0.51mg 5%
Fats 25.1g 22.5g 4%
Vitamin K 7.8µg 4.4µg 3%
Fiber 0g 0.4g 2%
Calcium 66mg 51mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 8.32g 8.634g 1%
Calories 305kcal 321kcal 1%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.028mg 1%
Folate 15µg 18µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 0g 25.1g N/A
Sugar 0g 21.8g N/A
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.193mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.064mg 0%
Threonine 0.222mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.281mg 0%
Leucine 0.464mg 0%
Lysine 0.372mg 0%
Methionine 0.136mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.258mg 0%
Valine 0.314mg 0%
Histidine 0.133mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 1.619g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 2.965g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.391g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Cheesecake
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
19%
Cheesecake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Mackerel
22%
Cheesecake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.773g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 40mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake contains less Sodium (difference - 4012mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is cheaper (difference - $7)
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. Cheesecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172711/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.