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Muenster cheese vs. Atlantic Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Muenster cheese and Atlantic Mackerel?

  • Muenster cheese is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin A RAE, yet Atlantic Mackerel is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Vitamin B3, Selenium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Atlantic Mackerel's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 302% higher.
  • Muenster cheese has 60 times more Calcium than Atlantic Mackerel. Muenster cheese has 717mg of Calcium, while Atlantic Mackerel has 12mg.
  • Atlantic Mackerel contains less Sodium.

We used Cheese, muenster and Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, raw types in this comparison.

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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.
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese
3
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7
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
Contains more Calcium +5875%
Contains more Phosphorus +115.7%
Contains more Zinc +346%
Contains more Iron +297.6%
Contains more Magnesium +181.5%
Contains more Potassium +134.3%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%
Contains more Copper +135.5%
Contains more Manganese +87.5%
Contains more Selenium +204.1%
Muenster cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 216% 16% 20% 201% 12% 82% 77% 11% 2% 80%
Atlantic Mackerel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 62% 55% 93% 28% 12% 18% 25% 2% 241%
Contains more Calcium +5875%
Contains more Phosphorus +115.7%
Contains more Zinc +346%
Contains more Iron +297.6%
Contains more Magnesium +181.5%
Contains more Potassium +134.3%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%
Contains more Copper +135.5%
Contains more Manganese +87.5%
Contains more Selenium +204.1%

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.
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese
3
:
9
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
Contains more Vitamin A +506%
Contains more Folate +1100%
Contains more Vitamin E +484.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +2583.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1253.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +8715.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +350.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +612.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +492.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +100%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.312
Muenster cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 61% 6% 18% 0% 4% 74% 2% 12% 13% 9% 184% 7%
Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 31% 483% 2% 44% 72% 171% 52% 93% 1% 1089% 13%
Contains more Vitamin A +506%
Contains more Folate +1100%
Contains more Vitamin E +484.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +2583.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1253.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +8715.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +350.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +612.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +492.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +100%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.312

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese
3
:
2
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
Contains more Protein +25.9%
Contains more Fats +116.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +52.1%
Equal in Other - 3.96
Muenster cheese
23% 30% 42% 4%
Protein: 23.41 g
Fats: 30.04 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 41.77 g
Other: 3.66 g
Atlantic Mackerel
19% 14% 64% 4%
Protein: 18.6 g
Fats: 13.89 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.55 g
Other: 3.96 g
Contains more Protein +25.9%
Contains more Fats +116.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +52.1%
Equal in Other - 3.96

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese
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:
2
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +59.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +406.8%
Muenster cheese
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 19.113 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.711 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.661 g
Atlantic Mackerel
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 3.257 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.456 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.35 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +59.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +406.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Muenster cheese Atlantic Mackerel
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 vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muenster cheese Atlantic Mackerel Opinion
Net carbs 1.12g 0g Muenster cheese
Protein 23.41g 18.6g Muenster cheese
Fats 30.04g 13.89g Muenster cheese
Carbs 1.12g 0g Muenster cheese
Calories 368kcal 205kcal Muenster cheese
Sugar 1.12g 0g Atlantic Mackerel
Calcium 717mg 12mg Muenster cheese
Iron 0.41mg 1.63mg Atlantic Mackerel
Magnesium 27mg 76mg Atlantic Mackerel
Phosphorus 468mg 217mg Muenster cheese
Potassium 134mg 314mg Atlantic Mackerel
Sodium 628mg 90mg Atlantic Mackerel
Zinc 2.81mg 0.63mg Muenster cheese
Copper 0.031mg 0.073mg Atlantic Mackerel
Manganese 0.008mg 0.015mg Atlantic Mackerel
Selenium 14.5µg 44.1µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin A 1012IU 167IU Muenster cheese
Vitamin A RAE 298µg 50µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin E 0.26mg 1.52mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin D 22IU 643IU Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin D 0.6µg 16.1µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0.176mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.32mg 0.312mg Muenster cheese
Vitamin B3 0.103mg 9.08mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.19mg 0.856mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.399mg Atlantic Mackerel
Folate 12µg 1µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin B12 1.47µg 8.71µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin K 2.5µg 5µg Atlantic Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.327mg 0.208mg Muenster cheese
Threonine 0.888mg 0.815mg Muenster cheese
Isoleucine 1.145mg 0.857mg Muenster cheese
Leucine 2.26mg 1.512mg Muenster cheese
Lysine 2.139mg 1.708mg Muenster cheese
Methionine 0.569mg 0.551mg Muenster cheese
Phenylalanine 1.24mg 0.726mg Muenster cheese
Valine 1.482mg 0.958mg Muenster cheese
Histidine 0.829mg 0.548mg Muenster cheese
Cholesterol 96mg 70mg Atlantic Mackerel
Saturated Fat 19.113g 3.257g Atlantic Mackerel
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 1.401g Atlantic Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.898g Atlantic Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.212g Atlantic Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 8.711g 5.456g Muenster cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.661g 3.35g Atlantic Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Muenster cheese Atlantic Mackerel
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
32%
Muenster cheese
171%
Atlantic Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Muenster cheese
54%
Atlantic Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 538mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.856g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Muenster cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171245/nutrients
  2. Atlantic Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175119/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.