Mackerel vs. Swiss cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between mackerel and Swiss cheese?
- Mackerel is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B6, and iron, yet Swiss cheese is higher in calcium, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin A.
- Mackerel's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 664% more.
- Mackerel has 107 times more vitamin B3 than Swiss cheese. While mackerel has 6.85mg of vitamin B3, Swiss cheese has only 0.064mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in mackerel is lower.
- The glycemic index of mackerel is lower.
We used Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Cheese, swiss types 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +193.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +456.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1107.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +100% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -55.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +72% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +5833.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +364.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +106.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +30% |
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 | +1345.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +36.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +10603.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +180.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +547.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +520.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +433.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +400% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23.85 g
Fats:
17.81 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
53.27 g
Other:
5.07 g
Protein:
26.96 g
Fats:
30.99 g
Carbs:
1.44 g
Water:
37.63 g
Other:
2.98 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +41.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +70.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +13% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +74% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.176 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.3 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.227 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.046 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.341 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -77.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +220.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +14.8% |
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 | 3.06µg | 664% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 890mg | 88% |
| Saturated fat | 4.176g | 18.227g | 64% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.85mg | 0.064mg | 42% |
| Phosphorus | 278mg | 574mg | 42% |
| Selenium | 51.6µg | 30µg | 39% |
| Zinc | 0.94mg | 4.37mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.46mg | 0.071mg | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 54µg | 288µg | 26% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.3g | 1.341g | 20% |
| Fats | 17.81g | 30.99g | 20% |
| Iron | 1.57mg | 0.13mg | 18% |
| Magnesium | 97mg | 33mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.99mg | 0.353mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.159mg | 0.011mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 401mg | 72mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.412mg | 0.302mg | 8% |
| Calories | 262kcal | 393kcal | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 75mg | 93mg | 6% |
| Protein | 23.85g | 26.96g | 6% |
| Sodium | 83mg | 187mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.094mg | 0.047mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.6mg | 4% | |
| Choline | 15.5mg | 3% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.006g | 8.046g | 3% |
| Folate | 2µg | 10µg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.4µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Carbs | 0g | 1.44g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 1.44g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.026mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.987g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.267mg | 0.401mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.045mg | 1.038mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.099mg | 1.537mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.938mg | 2.959mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.19mg | 2.585mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.706mg | 0.784mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 1.662mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.228mg | 2.139mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.702mg | 1.065mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.504g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.699g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.125g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.106g | 0.018g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.032g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.734g | 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 cheaper?
Swiss cheese is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 104mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mackerel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.051g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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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