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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 RAE.
  • 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.

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.
Mackerel
Mackerel
7
:
3
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese
Contains more Iron +976.9%
Contains more Magnesium +500%
Contains more Phosphorus +84.1%
Contains more Potassium +242.1%
Contains more Zinc +34.1%
Contains more Copper +270.4%
Contains more Selenium +2346.7%
Contains more Calcium +77.3%
Contains less Sodium -92.5%
Mackerel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 53% 43% 109% 46% 581% 30% 34% 0% 401%
Neufchâtel cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 5% 8% 60% 14% 44% 23% 9% 2% 17%
Contains more Iron +976.9%
Contains more Magnesium +500%
Contains more Phosphorus +84.1%
Contains more Potassium +242.1%
Contains more Zinc +34.1%
Contains more Copper +270.4%
Contains more Selenium +2346.7%
Contains more Calcium +77.3%
Contains less Sodium -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.
Mackerel
Mackerel
8
:
3
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese
Contains more Vitamin E +495%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1471.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3900%
Contains more Vitamin K +358.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +435.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.022
Equal in Folate - 14
Mackerel
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%
Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 51% 8% 0% 0% 6% 36% 4% 35% 10% 11% 38% 5%
Contains more Vitamin E +495%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1471.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3900%
Contains more Vitamin K +358.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +435.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.022
Equal in Folate - 14

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mackerel
Mackerel
3
:
2
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese
Contains more Protein +102.2%
Contains more Fats +10.2%
Contains more Other +878.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +46.8%
Equal in Fats - 22.78
Mackerel
19% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 18.5 g
Fats: 25.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 43 g
Other: 13.4 g
Neufchâtel cheese
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 Protein +102.2%
Contains more Fats +10.2%
Contains more Other +878.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +46.8%
Equal in Fats - 22.78

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mackerel
Mackerel
3
:
0
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +43.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +540.2%
Mackerel
33% 38% 29%
Saturated Fat: 7.148 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.21 g
Neufchâtel cheese
65% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 12.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.784 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.97 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +43.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 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 ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Neufchâtel cheese Opinion
Net carbs 0g 3.59g Neufchâtel cheese
Protein 18.5g 9.15g Mackerel
Fats 25.1g 22.78g Mackerel
Carbs 0g 3.59g Neufchâtel cheese
Calories 305kcal 253kcal Mackerel
Starch 0.5g Neufchâtel cheese
Sugar 0g 3.19g Mackerel
Calcium 66mg 117mg Neufchâtel cheese
Iron 1.4mg 0.13mg Mackerel
Magnesium 60mg 10mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 254mg 138mg Mackerel
Potassium 520mg 152mg Mackerel
Sodium 4450mg 334mg Neufchâtel cheese
Zinc 1.1mg 0.82mg Mackerel
Copper 0.1mg 0.027mg Mackerel
Manganese 0.011mg Neufchâtel cheese
Selenium 73.4µg 3µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 157IU 841IU Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin A RAE 47µg 241µg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin E 2.38mg 0.4mg Mackerel
Vitamin D 1006IU Mackerel
Vitamin D 25.2µg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.022mg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.155mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 0.21mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.575mg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 0.041mg Mackerel
Folate 15µg 14µg Mackerel
Vitamin B12 12µg 0.3µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 7.8µg 1.7µg Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.106mg Neufchâtel cheese
Threonine 0.359mg Neufchâtel cheese
Isoleucine 0.501mg Neufchâtel cheese
Leucine 1.013mg Neufchâtel cheese
Lysine 0.875mg Neufchâtel cheese
Methionine 0.294mg Neufchâtel cheese
Phenylalanine 0.448mg Neufchâtel cheese
Valine 0.609mg Neufchâtel cheese
Histidine 0.27mg Neufchâtel cheese
Cholesterol 95mg 74mg Neufchâtel cheese
Saturated Fat 7.148g 12.79g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DHA 2.965g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 1.619g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.391g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 8.32g 5.784g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 0.97g Mackerel
Omega-3 - ALA 0.117g Neufchâtel cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Neufchâtel cheese
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
17%
Neufchâtel cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Mackerel
21%
Neufchâtel cheese

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 4116mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
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.