Mackerel vs. Ricotta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Mackerel and Ricotta?
- Mackerel is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Choline, and Vitamin E , yet Ricotta is richer in Calcium.
- Mackerel's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 486% higher.
- Mackerel has 101 times more Vitamin D than Ricotta. Mackerel has 1006IU of Vitamin D, while Ricotta has 10IU.
- Ricotta contains less Sodium.
We used Fish, mackerel, salted and Cheese, ricotta, whole milk types in this comparison.
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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.
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Iron
+268.4%
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Magnesium
+445.5%
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Phosphorus
+60.8%
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Potassium
+395.2%
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Copper
+376.2%
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Selenium
+406.2%
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Calcium
+213.6%
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Sodium
-98.1%
Equal in Zinc - 1.16
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Iron
+268.4%
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Magnesium
+445.5%
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Phosphorus
+60.8%
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Potassium
+395.2%
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Copper
+376.2%
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Selenium
+406.2%
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Calcium
+213.6%
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Sodium
-98.1%
Equal in Zinc - 1.16
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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Vitamin E
+2063.6%
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Vitamin D
+12500%
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Vitamin B1
+53.8%
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Vitamin B3
+3073.1%
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Vitamin B6
+853.5%
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Folate
+25%
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Vitamin B12
+3429.4%
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Vitamin K
+609.1%
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Vitamin A
+183.4%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.195
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Vitamin E
+2063.6%
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Vitamin D
+12500%
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Vitamin B1
+53.8%
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Vitamin B3
+3073.1%
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Vitamin B6
+853.5%
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Folate
+25%
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Vitamin B12
+3429.4%
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Vitamin K
+609.1%
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Vitamin A
+183.4%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.195
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+64.3%
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Fats
+93.4%
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+1213.7%
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Carbs
+∞%
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Water
+66.7%
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Protein
+64.3%
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Fats
+93.4%
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+1213.7%
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+∞%
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+66.7%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-13.8%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+129.4%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+1513%
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Saturated Fat
-13.8%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+129.4%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+1513%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 0g | 3.04g |
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| Protein | 18.5g | 11.26g |
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| Fats | 25.1g | 12.98g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 3.04g |
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| Calories | 305kcal | 174kcal |
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| Sugar | 0g | 0.27g |
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| Calcium | 66mg | 207mg |
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| Iron | 1.4mg | 0.38mg |
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| Magnesium | 60mg | 11mg |
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| Phosphorus | 254mg | 158mg |
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| Potassium | 520mg | 105mg |
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| Sodium | 4450mg | 84mg |
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| Zinc | 1.1mg | 1.16mg |
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| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.021mg |
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| Manganese | 0.006mg |
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| Selenium | 73.4µg | 14.5µg |
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| Vitamin A | 157IU | 445IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 47µg | 120µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.38mg | 0.11mg |
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| Vitamin D | 1006IU | 10IU |
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| Vitamin D | 25.2µg | 0.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.013mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.19mg | 0.195mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.3mg | 0.104mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.213mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.41mg | 0.043mg |
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| Folate | 15µg | 12µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 12µg | 0.34µg |
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| Vitamin K | 7.8µg | 1.1µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.125mg |
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| Threonine | 0.517mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.589mg |
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| Leucine | 1.221mg |
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| Lysine | 1.338mg |
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| Methionine | 0.281mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.556mg |
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| Valine | 0.692mg |
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| Histidine | 0.459mg |
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| Cholesterol | 95mg | 51mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 7.148g | 8.295g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 2.965g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 1.619g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.391g | 0g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.32g | 3.627g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 6.21g | 0.385g |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
29%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ricotta contains less Sodium (difference - 4366mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ricotta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Ricotta is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mackerel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.147g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins