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Mackerel vs. Feta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are mackerel and feta different?

  • Mackerel is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin D, selenium, choline, and vitamin E; however, feta is richer in vitamin B2, calcium, and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for mackerel is 430% higher.
  • Mackerel contains 63 times more vitamin D than feta. While mackerel contains 1006IU of vitamin D, feta contains only 16IU.
  • Feta has less sodium.
  • Mackerel has a lower glycemic index (0) than feta (27).

Fish, mackerel, salted and Cheese, feta 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.
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%
Feta
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 148% 5.5% 24% 11% 79% 144% 120% 3.7% 82%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +215.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +738.7%
Contains more IronIron +115.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +212.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +389.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +647%
Contains more ZincZinc +161.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +32.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -79.4%

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%
Feta
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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% 42% 3.6% 6% 39% 195% 19% 58% 98% 211% 4.5% 24% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1222.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +6200%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +233%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +610.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +333.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +559.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +166%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +670%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +344.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +113.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.424mg

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
Feta
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14% 21% 4% 55% 5%
Protein: 14.21 g
Fats: 21.28 g
Carbs: 4.09 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 5.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +30.2%
Contains more FatsFats +18%
Contains more OtherOther +157.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +28.4%

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
Feta
0
74% 23% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.946 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.623 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.591 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -52.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +80%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +950.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Feta DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 12µg 1.69µg 430%
Sodium 4450mg 917mg 154%
Vitamin D 1006IU 16IU 124%
Vitamin D 25.2µg 0.4µg 124%
Selenium 73.4µg 15µg 106%
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.844mg 50%
Calcium 66mg 493mg 43%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 0.591g 37%
Saturated fat 7.148g 14.946g 35%
Vitamin B5 0.967mg 19%
Zinc 1.1mg 2.88mg 16%
Choline 101.6mg 15.4mg 16%
Vitamin E 2.38mg 0.18mg 15%
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 0.991mg 14%
Potassium 520mg 62mg 13%
Phosphorus 254mg 337mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.154mg 11%
Magnesium 60mg 19mg 10%
Iron 1.4mg 0.65mg 9%
Vitamin A 47µg 125µg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 8.32g 4.623g 9%
Protein 18.5g 14.21g 9%
Copper 0.1mg 0.032mg 8%
Fats 25.1g 21.28g 6%
Vitamin K 7.8µg 1.8µg 5%
Folate 15µg 32µg 4%
Calories 305kcal 264kcal 2%
Cholesterol 95mg 89mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 0.424mg 1%
Manganese 0.028mg 1%
Carbs 0g 4.09g 1%
Net carbs 0g 4.09g N/A
Sugar 0g 4.09g N/A
Tryptophan 0.2mg 0%
Threonine 0.637mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.803mg 0%
Leucine 1.395mg 0%
Lysine 1.219mg 0%
Methionine 0.368mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.675mg 0%
Valine 1.065mg 0%
Histidine 0.397mg 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 Feta
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
54%
Feta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Mackerel
63%
Feta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.09g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.798g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Feta
Feta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Feta
Feta contains less Sodium (difference - 3533mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Feta
Feta is cheaper (difference - $4.5)
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.

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. Feta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173420/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.