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Mackerel vs. Cheesecake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between mackerel and cheesecake

  • Mackerel is richer than cheesecake in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B2, and iron.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for mackerel is 785% higher.
  • Mackerel contains 35 times more vitamin B3 than cheesecake. Mackerel contains 6.85mg of vitamin B3, while cheesecake contains 0.195mg.
  • Mackerel contains less saturated fat.
  • Mackerel has a lower glycemic index than cheesecake.

Food types used in this article are Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Cheesecake commercially prepared.

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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 7.9% 15% 7.9% 24% 6.7% 14% 40% 57% 18% 28%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +781.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +345.6%
Contains more IronIron +149.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +370%
Contains more ZincZinc +84.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +198.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +892.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +240%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +600%

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 1.3% 53% 11% 7.5% 7% 45% 3.7% 34% 12% 21% 11% 14% 25%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +467.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +113.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3412.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +73.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +784.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +11076.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +194.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +800%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0.4mg

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
6% 23% 26% 46%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 22.5 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 45.6 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +333.6%
Contains more WaterWater +16.8%
Contains more OtherOther +463.3%
Contains more FatsFats +26.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%

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
49% 43% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.921 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.602 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -57.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +168.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +23.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Cheesecake DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 19µg 0.17µg 785%
Selenium 51.6µg 5.2µg 84%
Vitamin B3 6.85mg 0.195mg 42%
Protein 23.85g 5.5g 37%
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.052mg 31%
Saturated fat 4.176g 9.921g 26%
Phosphorus 278mg 93mg 26%
Magnesium 97mg 11mg 20%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 1.602g 18%
Vitamin B2 0.412mg 0.193mg 17%
Sodium 83mg 438mg 15%
Vitamin A 54µg 159µg 12%
Iron 1.57mg 0.63mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.028mg 11%
Potassium 401mg 90mg 9%
Carbs 0g 25.5g 9%
Choline 45.9mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.99mg 0.571mg 8%
Copper 0.094mg 0.02mg 8%
Cholesterol 75mg 55mg 7%
Fats 17.81g 22.5g 7%
Manganese 0.02mg 0.14mg 5%
Folate 2µg 18µg 4%
Zinc 0.94mg 0.51mg 4%
Calcium 15mg 51mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.56mg 4%
Vitamin K 4.4µg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 7.006g 8.634g 4%
Calories 262kcal 321kcal 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Fiber 0g 0.4g 2%
Vitamin D 18IU 2%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 0g 25.1g N/A
Sugar 21.8g N/A
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.064mg 0%
Threonine 1.045mg 0.222mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.099mg 0.281mg 0%
Leucine 1.938mg 0.464mg 0%
Lysine 2.19mg 0.372mg 0%
Methionine 0.706mg 0.136mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.258mg 0%
Valine 1.228mg 0.314mg 0%
Histidine 0.702mg 0.133mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.504g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.699g 0.005g 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 Cheesecake
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
19%
Cheesecake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Mackerel
22%
Cheesecake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mackerel
Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 355mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.745g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Cheesecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172711/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.