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Mackerel vs. Parmigiano-Reggiano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between mackerel and parmigiano-Reggiano

  • Mackerel has more vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6, while parmigiano-Reggiano has more calcium, phosphorus, zinc, and copper.
  • Mackerel's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 698% higher.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano contains 60 times less vitamin B3 than mackerel. Mackerel contains 6.85mg of vitamin B3, while parmigiano-Reggiano contains 0.114mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in mackerel is lower.
  • Mackerel has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of mackerel is 0, while the glycemic index of parmigiano-Reggiano is 27.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat.

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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 27% 333% 11% 34% 79% 106% 312% 199% 11% 97%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +155.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +220.8%
Contains more IronIron +74.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +191.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +7293.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +153.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +311.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +162.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +325%

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% 53% 3.4% 6% 7.3% 112% 2.1% 20% 11% 283% 4.3% 7.5% 11%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +448.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +5908.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +204.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +838.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +740.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +196.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +18%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%

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% 20% 51% 8%
Protein: 20 g
Fats: 20 g
Carbs: 1.37 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 8.03 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +19.3%
Contains more FatsFats +12.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +58.4%
~equal in Water ~50.6g

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
67% 31% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 13.317 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.462 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -68.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +14.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +830.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mackerel Parmigiano-Reggiano
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Parmigiano-Reggiano DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 19µg 2.26µg 698%
Calcium 15mg 1109mg 109%
Phosphorus 278mg 729mg 64%
Sodium 83mg 1529mg 63%
Selenium 51.6µg 17.7µg 62%
Saturated fat 4.176g 13.317g 42%
Vitamin B3 6.85mg 0.114mg 42%
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.049mg 32%
Zinc 0.94mg 3.87mg 27%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 0.462g 26%
Copper 0.094mg 0.238mg 16%
Magnesium 97mg 38mg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.99mg 0.325mg 13%
Vitamin A 54µg 160µg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.029mg 11%
Potassium 401mg 125mg 8%
Iron 1.57mg 0.9mg 8%
Protein 23.85g 20g 8%
Vitamin B2 0.412mg 0.486mg 6%
Choline 20.7mg 4%
Cholesterol 75mg 88mg 4%
Manganese 0.02mg 0.085mg 3%
Fats 17.81g 20g 3%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 2%
Vitamin D 15IU 2%
Monounsaturated fat 7.006g 6.098g 2%
Folate 2µg 10µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.17mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1%
Calories 262kcal 265kcal 0%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg 0%
Carbs 0g 1.37g 0%
Net carbs 0g 1.37g N/A
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.24mg 0%
Threonine 1.045mg 1.519mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.099mg 1.2mg 0%
Leucine 1.938mg 2.983mg 0%
Lysine 2.19mg 2.459mg 0%
Methionine 0.706mg 0.369mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 1.604mg 0%
Valine 1.228mg 1.498mg 0%
Histidine 0.702mg 0.752mg 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 Parmigiano-Reggiano
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
40%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Mackerel
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is cheaper (difference - $3.8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mackerel
Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 1446mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.141g)
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/175120/nutrients
  2. Parmigiano-Reggiano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173452/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.