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Mackerel vs. Monterey Jack — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Mackerel and Monterey Jack

  • Mackerel has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3, however, Monterey Jack is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, and Zinc.
  • Mackerel covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 465% more than Monterey Jack.
  • Monterey Jack contains 46 times less Vitamin D than Mackerel. Mackerel contains 1006IU of Vitamin D, while Monterey Jack contains 22IU.
  • Monterey Jack has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish, mackerel, salted and Cheese, monterey.

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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 +94.4%
Contains more Magnesium +122.2%
Contains more Potassium +542%
Contains more Copper +212.5%
Contains more Selenium +406.2%
Contains more Calcium +1030.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +74.8%
Contains less Sodium -86.5%
Contains more Zinc +172.7%
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 224% 27% 20% 191% 8% 79% 82% 11% 2% 80%
Contains more Iron +94.4%
Contains more Magnesium +122.2%
Contains more Potassium +542%
Contains more Copper +212.5%
Contains more Selenium +406.2%
Contains more Calcium +1030.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +74.8%
Contains less Sodium -86.5%
Contains more Zinc +172.7%

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 E +815.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +4100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3448.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +419%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1345.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +212%
Contains more Vitamin A +389.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +105.3%
Contains more Folate +20%
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 47% 6% 18% 0% 4% 90% 2% 13% 19% 14% 104% 7%
Contains more Vitamin E +815.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +4100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3448.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +419%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1345.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +212%
Contains more Vitamin A +389.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +105.3%
Contains more Folate +20%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +277.5%
Contains more Protein +32.3%
Contains more Fats +20.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 41.01
19% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 18.5 g
Fats: 25.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 43 g
Other: 13.4 g
24% 30% 41% 4%
Protein: 24.48 g
Fats: 30.28 g
Carbs: 0.68 g
Water: 41.01 g
Other: 3.55 g
Contains more Other +277.5%
Contains more Protein +32.3%
Contains more Fats +20.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 41.01

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +590.8%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.751
33% 38% 29%
Saturated Fat: 7.148 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.21 g
66% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.066 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.751 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.899 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +590.8%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.751

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mackerel Monterey Jack
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Monterey Jack Opinion
Net carbs 0g 0.68g Monterey Jack
Protein 18.5g 24.48g Monterey Jack
Fats 25.1g 30.28g Monterey Jack
Carbs 0g 0.68g Monterey Jack
Calories 305kcal 373kcal Monterey Jack
Sugar 0g 0.5g Mackerel
Calcium 66mg 746mg Monterey Jack
Iron 1.4mg 0.72mg Mackerel
Magnesium 60mg 27mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 254mg 444mg Monterey Jack
Potassium 520mg 81mg Mackerel
Sodium 4450mg 600mg Monterey Jack
Zinc 1.1mg 3mg Monterey Jack
Copper 0.1mg 0.032mg Mackerel
Manganese 0.011mg Monterey Jack
Selenium 73.4µg 14.5µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 157IU 769IU Monterey Jack
Vitamin A RAE 47µg 198µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin E 2.38mg 0.26mg Mackerel
Vitamin D 1006IU 22IU Mackerel
Vitamin D 25.2µg 0.6µg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.015mg Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.39mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 0.093mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.21mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 0.079mg Mackerel
Folate 15µg 18µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B12 12µg 0.83µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 7.8µg 2.5µg Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.315mg Monterey Jack
Threonine 0.871mg Monterey Jack
Isoleucine 1.519mg Monterey Jack
Leucine 2.344mg Monterey Jack
Lysine 2.037mg Monterey Jack
Methionine 0.641mg Monterey Jack
Phenylalanine 1.289mg Monterey Jack
Valine 1.635mg Monterey Jack
Histidine 0.859mg Monterey Jack
Cholesterol 95mg 89mg Monterey Jack
Saturated Fat 7.148g 19.066g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DHA 2.965g 0g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 1.619g 0g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.391g 0g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 8.32g 8.751g Monterey Jack
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 0.899g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Monterey Jack
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
27%
Monterey Jack
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Mackerel
72%
Monterey Jack

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack contains less Sodium (difference - 3850mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.918g)
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. Monterey Jack - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170844/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.