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Mackerel vs. Camembert — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between mackerel and camembert

  • Mackerel is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, magnesium, vitamin B6, and iron, yet camembert is richer in calcium and folate.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for mackerel is 738% higher.
  • Mackerel contains 11 times more vitamin B3 than camembert. Mackerel contains 6.85mg of vitamin B3, while camembert contains 0.63mg.
  • Mackerel contains less saturated fat.
  • Mackerel has a lower glycemic index than camembert.

Food types used in this article are Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Cheese, camembert.

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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 69% 4.5% 35% 59% 31% 26% 119% 11% 2.6% 281%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 116% 17% 12% 7% 65% 149% 110% 5% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +385%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +114.4%
Contains more IronIron +375.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +347.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +255.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2486.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +153.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +24.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +90%

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 1.3% 18% 0% 0% 40% 95% 128% 59% 106% 2375% 0% 1.5% 0%
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% 4.2% 6% 7% 113% 12% 82% 52% 163% 5% 47% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +467.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +987.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +102.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1361.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +346.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +18.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +37.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +3000%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 g
20% 24% 52% 4%
Protein: 19.8 g
Fats: 24.26 g
Carbs: 0.46 g
Water: 51.8 g
Other: 3.68 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +20.5%
Contains more OtherOther +37.8%
Contains more FatsFats +36.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Water ~51.8g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 45% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.176 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.3 g
66% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 15.259 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.724 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -72.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +493.9%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~7.023g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Camembert DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 19µg 1.3µg 738%
Selenium 51.6µg 14.5µg 67%
Saturated fat 4.176g 15.259g 50%
Vitamin B3 6.85mg 0.63mg 39%
Calcium 15mg 388mg 37%
Sodium 83mg 842mg 33%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 0.724g 24%
Vitamin A 54µg 241µg 21%
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.227mg 18%
Magnesium 97mg 20mg 18%
Iron 1.57mg 0.33mg 16%
Folate 2µg 62µg 15%
Zinc 0.94mg 2.38mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.028mg 11%
Phosphorus 278mg 347mg 10%
Fats 17.81g 24.26g 10%
Copper 0.094mg 0.021mg 8%
Protein 23.85g 19.8g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.99mg 1.364mg 7%
Potassium 401mg 187mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.412mg 0.488mg 6%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin K 2µg 2%
Calories 262kcal 300kcal 2%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 2%
Vitamin D 18IU 2%
Manganese 0.02mg 0.038mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 1%
Cholesterol 75mg 72mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg 0%
Carbs 0g 0.46g 0%
Net carbs 0g 0.46g N/A
Sugar 0.46g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 7.006g 7.023g 0%
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.307mg 0%
Threonine 1.045mg 0.717mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.099mg 0.968mg 0%
Leucine 1.938mg 1.84mg 0%
Lysine 2.19mg 1.766mg 0%
Methionine 0.706mg 0.565mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 1.105mg 0%
Valine 1.228mg 1.279mg 0%
Histidine 0.702mg 0.683mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.504g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.699g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.106g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Camembert
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
217%
Mackerel
45%
Camembert
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Mackerel
57%
Camembert

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mackerel
Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 759mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.083g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Camembert
Camembert is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Camembert
Camembert is cheaper (difference - $4.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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/175120/nutrients
  2. Camembert - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172178/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.