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Mackerel vs. Monterey Jack — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Mackerel and Monterey Jack

  • Mackerel has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Magnesium, however, Monterey Jack has more Calcium, Phosphorus, and Zinc.
  • Mackerel's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 757% more.
  • Mackerel has 74 times more Vitamin B3 than Monterey Jack. Mackerel has 6.85mg of Vitamin B3, while Monterey Jack has 0.093mg.
  • Mackerel is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Cheese, monterey.

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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 Iron +118.1%
Contains more Magnesium +259.3%
Contains more Potassium +395.1%
Contains less Sodium -86.2%
Contains more Copper +193.8%
Contains more Manganese +81.8%
Contains more Selenium +255.9%
Contains more Calcium +4873.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +59.7%
Contains more Zinc +219.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 59% 70% 120% 36% 11% 26% 32% 3% 282%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 224% 27% 20% 191% 8% 79% 82% 11% 2% 80%
Contains more Iron +118.1%
Contains more Magnesium +259.3%
Contains more Potassium +395.1%
Contains less Sodium -86.2%
Contains more Copper +193.8%
Contains more Manganese +81.8%
Contains more Selenium +255.9%
Contains more Calcium +4873.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +59.7%
Contains more Zinc +219.1%

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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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +960%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +7265.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +371.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +482.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2189.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +327.2%
Contains more Folate +800%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.39
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 0% 0% 2% 40% 96% 129% 60% 107% 2% 2375% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 47% 6% 18% 0% 4% 90% 2% 13% 19% 14% 104% 7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +960%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +7265.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +371.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +482.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2189.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +327.2%
Contains more Folate +800%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.39

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +29.9%
Contains more Other +42.8%
Contains more Fats +70%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Protein - 24.48
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 g
24% 30% 41% 4%
Protein: 24.48 g
Fats: 30.28 g
Carbs: 0.68 g
Water: 41.01 g
Other: 3.55 g
Contains more Water +29.9%
Contains more Other +42.8%
Contains more Fats +70%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Protein - 24.48

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +378.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24.9%
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 4.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
66% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.066 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.751 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.899 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +378.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mackerel Monterey Jack
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Monterey Jack Opinion
Net carbs 0g 0.68g Monterey Jack
Protein 23.85g 24.48g Monterey Jack
Fats 17.81g 30.28g Monterey Jack
Carbs 0g 0.68g Monterey Jack
Calories 262kcal 373kcal Monterey Jack
Sugar 0.5g Mackerel
Calcium 15mg 746mg Monterey Jack
Iron 1.57mg 0.72mg Mackerel
Magnesium 97mg 27mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 278mg 444mg Monterey Jack
Potassium 401mg 81mg Mackerel
Sodium 83mg 600mg Mackerel
Zinc 0.94mg 3mg Monterey Jack
Copper 0.094mg 0.032mg Mackerel
Manganese 0.02mg 0.011mg Mackerel
Selenium 51.6µg 14.5µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 180IU 769IU Monterey Jack
Vitamin A RAE 54µg 198µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin E 0.26mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin D 22IU Monterey Jack
Vitamin D 0.6µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.015mg Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.412mg 0.39mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 6.85mg 0.093mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.99mg 0.21mg Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.079mg Mackerel
Folate 2µg 18µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B12 19µg 0.83µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 2.5µg Monterey Jack
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.315mg Monterey Jack
Threonine 1.045mg 0.871mg Mackerel
Isoleucine 1.099mg 1.519mg Monterey Jack
Leucine 1.938mg 2.344mg Monterey Jack
Lysine 2.19mg 2.037mg Mackerel
Methionine 0.706mg 0.641mg Mackerel
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 1.289mg Monterey Jack
Valine 1.228mg 1.635mg Monterey Jack
Histidine 0.702mg 0.859mg Monterey Jack
Cholesterol 75mg 89mg Mackerel
Saturated Fat 4.176g 19.066g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DHA 0.699g 0g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.504g 0g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.106g 0g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 7.006g 8.751g Monterey Jack
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 0.899g Mackerel

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Mackerel Monterey Jack
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Low Calories 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
235%
Mackerel
27%
Monterey Jack
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Mackerel
72%
Monterey Jack

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mackerel
Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 517mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.89g)
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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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. Monterey Jack - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170844/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.