Mackerel vs. Limburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between mackerel and Limburger
- Mackerel has more vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, magnesium, and iron, while Limburger has more calcium and vitamin A.
- Mackerel's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 748% higher.
- Limburger contains 43 times less vitamin B3 than mackerel. Mackerel contains 6.85mg of vitamin B3, while Limburger contains 0.158mg.
- 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 Limburger is 27.
The food types used in this comparison are Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Cheese, limburger.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +361.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +213.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1107.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +347.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -89.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +255.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +3213.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +123.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +41.4% |
| 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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +98.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +4235.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +434.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1726.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +529.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +22.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +18.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2800% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +19% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +33.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +53% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -75.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +768.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +22.8% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 19µg | 1.04µg | 748% |
| Selenium | 51.6µg | 14.5µg | 67% |
| Saturated fat | 4.176g | 16.746g | 57% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 497mg | 48% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.85mg | 0.158mg | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 54µg | 340µg | 32% |
| Sodium | 83mg | 800mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.46mg | 0.086mg | 29% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.3g | 0.495g | 25% |
| Magnesium | 97mg | 21mg | 18% |
| Iron | 1.57mg | 0.13mg | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 278mg | 393mg | 16% |
| Fats | 17.81g | 27.25g | 15% |
| Folate | 2µg | 58µg | 14% |
| Zinc | 0.94mg | 2.1mg | 11% |
| Protein | 23.85g | 20.05g | 8% |
| Copper | 0.094mg | 0.021mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 401mg | 128mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.159mg | 0.08mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.412mg | 0.503mg | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 75mg | 90mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.99mg | 1.177mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.006g | 8.606g | 4% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 3% | |
| Calories | 262kcal | 327kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 20IU | 3% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.23mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 2% | |
| Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.038mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Carbs | 0g | 0.49g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 0.49g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.49g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.267mg | 0.289mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.045mg | 0.739mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.099mg | 1.219mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.938mg | 2.093mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.19mg | 1.675mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.706mg | 0.619mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 1.116mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.228mg | 1.439mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.702mg | 0.578mg | 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 |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 717mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mackerel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.57g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Limburger is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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