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Mackerel vs. Neufchâtel cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between mackerel and neufchâtel cheese

  • Mackerel is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, phosphorus, iron, and vitamin E; however, neufchâtel cheese is richer in vitamin A.
  • Mackerel's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 488% higher.
  • Mackerel has 24 times more selenium than neufchâtel cheese. While mackerel has 73.4µg of selenium, neufchâtel cheese has only 3µg.
  • Neufchâtel cheese has less sodium.
  • Mackerel has a lower glycemic index (0) than neufchâtel cheese (27).

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, mackerel, salted and Cheese, neufchatel.

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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 7.1% 35% 13% 4.9% 9% 22% 59% 44% 1.4% 16%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +500%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +242.1%
Contains more IronIron +976.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +270.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +34.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +84.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2346.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +77.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.5%

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 0% 80% 8% 0% 5.5% 36% 3.9% 35% 9.5% 38% 4.3% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +495%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +22.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1471.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3900%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +358.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +412.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.022mg
~equal in Folate ~14µg

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
9% 23% 4% 63%
Protein: 9.15 g
Fats: 22.78 g
Carbs: 3.59 g
Water: 63.11 g
Other: 1.37 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +102.2%
Contains more OtherOther +878.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +46.8%
~equal in Fats ~22.78g

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
65% 30% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 12.79 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.784 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.97 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -44.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +43.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +540.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Neufchâtel cheese DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 12µg 0.3µg 488%
Sodium 4450mg 334mg 179%
Selenium 73.4µg 3µg 128%
Vitamin D 1006IU 126%
Vitamin D 25.2µg 126%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 0.97g 35%
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 0.041mg 28%
Saturated fat 7.148g 12.79g 26%
Vitamin A 47µg 241µg 22%
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 0.21mg 19%
Protein 18.5g 9.15g 19%
Choline 101.6mg 18%
Phosphorus 254mg 138mg 17%
Iron 1.4mg 0.13mg 16%
Vitamin E 2.38mg 0.4mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.575mg 12%
Magnesium 60mg 10mg 12%
Potassium 520mg 152mg 11%
Copper 0.1mg 0.027mg 8%
Cholesterol 95mg 74mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 8.32g 5.784g 6%
Vitamin K 7.8µg 1.7µg 5%
Calcium 66mg 117mg 5%
Fats 25.1g 22.78g 4%
Calories 305kcal 253kcal 3%
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.155mg 3%
Zinc 1.1mg 0.82mg 3%
Carbs 0g 3.59g 1%
Net carbs 0g 3.59g N/A
Sugar 0g 3.19g N/A
Starch 0.5g 0%
Manganese 0.011mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.022mg 0%
Folate 15µg 14µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.106mg 0%
Threonine 0.359mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.501mg 0%
Leucine 1.013mg 0%
Lysine 0.875mg 0%
Methionine 0.294mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.448mg 0%
Valine 0.609mg 0%
Histidine 0.27mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 1.619g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 2.965g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.117g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.391g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Neufchâtel cheese
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
18%
Neufchâtel cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Mackerel
21%
Neufchâtel cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 4116mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.19g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.642g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Neufchâtel cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171246/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.