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Mackerel vs. Neufchâtel cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are mackerel and neufchâtel cheese different?

  • Mackerel is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and iron, while neufchâtel cheese is higher in vitamin A.
  • Mackerel covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 779% more than neufchâtel cheese.
  • Mackerel contains 33 times more vitamin B3 than neufchâtel cheese. Mackerel contains 6.85mg of vitamin B3, while neufchâtel cheese contains 0.21mg.
  • Mackerel is lower in saturated fat.
  • Neufchâtel cheese has a higher glycemic index (27) than mackerel (0).

Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Cheese, neufchatel types were used in this article.

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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 7.1% 35% 13% 4.9% 9% 22% 59% 44% 1.4% 16%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +870%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +163.8%
Contains more IronIron +1107.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +248.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +14.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +101.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +81.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1620%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +680%

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% 8% 0% 5.5% 36% 3.9% 35% 9.5% 38% 4.3% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +622.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +165.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3161.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +72.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1022%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +6233.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +346.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +600%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
9% 23% 4% 63%
Protein: 9.15 g
Fats: 22.78 g
Carbs: 3.59 g
Water: 63.11 g
Other: 1.37 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +160.7%
Contains more OtherOther +270.1%
Contains more FatsFats +27.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +18.5%

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
65% 30% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 12.79 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.784 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.97 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -67.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +21.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +343.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Neufchâtel cheese DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 19µg 0.3µg 779%
Selenium 51.6µg 3µg 88%
Vitamin B3 6.85mg 0.21mg 42%
Saturated fat 4.176g 12.79g 39%
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.041mg 32%
Protein 23.85g 9.15g 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 0.97g 22%
Magnesium 97mg 10mg 21%
Vitamin A 54µg 241µg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.412mg 0.155mg 20%
Phosphorus 278mg 138mg 20%
Iron 1.57mg 0.13mg 18%
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.022mg 11%
Sodium 83mg 334mg 11%
Calcium 15mg 117mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.99mg 0.575mg 8%
Fats 17.81g 22.78g 8%
Potassium 401mg 152mg 7%
Copper 0.094mg 0.027mg 7%
Vitamin E 0.4mg 3%
Folate 2µg 14µg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 7.006g 5.784g 3%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1%
Zinc 0.94mg 0.82mg 1%
Carbs 0g 3.59g 1%
Calories 262kcal 253kcal 0%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 0g 3.59g N/A
Cholesterol 75mg 74mg 0%
Sugar 3.19g N/A
Starch 0.5g 0%
Manganese 0.02mg 0.011mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.106mg 0%
Threonine 1.045mg 0.359mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.099mg 0.501mg 0%
Leucine 1.938mg 1.013mg 0%
Lysine 2.19mg 0.875mg 0%
Methionine 0.706mg 0.294mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.448mg 0%
Valine 1.228mg 0.609mg 0%
Histidine 0.702mg 0.27mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.504g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.699g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.117g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.106g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Neufchâtel cheese
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
18%
Neufchâtel cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Mackerel
21%
Neufchâtel cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.19g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mackerel
Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 251mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.614g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
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. Neufchâtel cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171246/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.