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Neufchâtel cheese vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between neufchâtel cheese and mackerel

  • Neufchâtel cheese is higher in vitamin A; however, mackerel is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, phosphorus, iron, and vitamin E.
  • Mackerel's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 488% higher.
  • Neufchâtel cheese has 5 times more vitamin A than mackerel. While neufchâtel cheese has 841IU of vitamin A, mackerel has only 157IU.
  • Mackerel has less saturated fat.
  • Mackerel has a lower glycemic index (0) than neufchâtel cheese (27).

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, neufchatel and Fish, mackerel, salted.

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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 7.1% 35% 13% 4.9% 9% 22% 59% 44% 1.4% 16%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 43% 20% 46% 53% 33% 30% 109% 580% 0% 400%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +77.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +500%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +242.1%
Contains more IronIron +976.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +270.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +34.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +84.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2346.7%

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 0% 80% 8% 0% 5.5% 36% 3.9% 35% 9.5% 38% 4.3% 11% 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% 16% 48% 378% 5% 44% 62% 0% 95% 1500% 20% 11% 55%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +412.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +495%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +22.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1471.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3900%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +358.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.02mg
~equal in Folate ~15µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 23% 4% 63%
Protein: 9.15 g
Fats: 22.78 g
Carbs: 3.59 g
Water: 63.11 g
Other: 1.37 g
19% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 18.5 g
Fats: 25.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 43 g
Other: 13.4 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +46.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +102.2%
Contains more FatsFats +10.2%
Contains more OtherOther +878.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
65% 30% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 12.79 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.784 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.97 g
33% 38% 29%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.148 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.21 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -44.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +43.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +540.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Neufchâtel cheese Mackerel DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 12µg 488%
Sodium 334mg 4450mg 179%
Selenium 3µg 73.4µg 128%
Vitamin D 1006IU 126%
Vitamin D 25.2µg 126%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.97g 6.21g 35%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.41mg 28%
Saturated fat 12.79g 7.148g 26%
Vitamin A 241µg 47µg 22%
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 3.3mg 19%
Protein 9.15g 18.5g 19%
Choline 101.6mg 18%
Phosphorus 138mg 254mg 17%
Iron 0.13mg 1.4mg 16%
Vitamin E 0.4mg 2.38mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.575mg 12%
Magnesium 10mg 60mg 12%
Potassium 152mg 520mg 11%
Copper 0.027mg 0.1mg 8%
Cholesterol 74mg 95mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 5.784g 8.32g 6%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 7.8µg 5%
Calcium 117mg 66mg 5%
Fats 22.78g 25.1g 4%
Calories 253kcal 305kcal 3%
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.19mg 3%
Zinc 0.82mg 1.1mg 3%
Carbs 3.59g 0g 1%
Net carbs 3.59g 0g N/A
Sugar 3.19g 0g N/A
Starch 0.5g 0%
Manganese 0.011mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.022mg 0.02mg 0%
Folate 14µg 15µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.106mg 0%
Threonine 0.359mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.501mg 0%
Leucine 1.013mg 0%
Lysine 0.875mg 0%
Methionine 0.294mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.448mg 0%
Valine 0.609mg 0%
Histidine 0.27mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 1.619g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 2.965g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.117g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.391g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Neufchâtel cheese Mackerel
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
18%
Neufchâtel cheese
172%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Neufchâtel cheese
131%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 4116mg)
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 is lower in Saturated fat?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.642g)
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?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Neufchâtel cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171246/nutrients
  2. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168149/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.