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Mackerel vs. Beef broiled — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mackerel and Beef broiled different?

  • Mackerel is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Selenium, Vitamin E , Magnesium, and Phosphorus, while Beef broiled is higher in Zinc, Iron, and Vitamin B3.
  • Mackerel covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 390% more than Beef broiled.
  • Mackerel contains 503 times more Vitamin D than Beef broiled. Mackerel contains 1006IU of Vitamin D, while Beef broiled contains 2IU.
  • Beef broiled is lower in Sodium.

Fish, mackerel, salted and Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, patty, cooked, broiled 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.
Mackerel
Mackerel
6
:
4
Beef broiled
Beef broiled
Contains more Calcium +266.7%
Contains more Magnesium +185.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.3%
Contains more Potassium +63.5%
Contains more Copper +17.6%
Contains more Selenium +241.4%
Contains more Iron +85.7%
Contains less Sodium -98.4%
Contains more Zinc +473.6%
Mackerel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 53% 43% 109% 46% 581% 30% 34% 0% 401%
Beef broiled
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 98% 15% 85% 29% 10% 173% 29% 2% 118%
Contains more Calcium +266.7%
Contains more Magnesium +185.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.3%
Contains more Potassium +63.5%
Contains more Copper +17.6%
Contains more Selenium +241.4%
Contains more Iron +85.7%
Contains less Sodium -98.4%
Contains more Zinc +473.6%

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.
Mackerel
Mackerel
8
:
3
Beef broiled
Beef broiled
Contains more Vitamin A +1644.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +1883.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +354.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +550%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +130%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +63%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.176
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.382
Mackerel
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 48% 756% 0% 5% 44% 62% 0% 95% 12% 1500% 20%
Beef broiled
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 3% 0% 0% 12% 41% 101% 40% 89% 7% 331% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +1644.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +1883.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +354.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +550%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +130%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +63%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.176
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.382

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mackerel
Mackerel
2
:
2
Beef broiled
Beef broiled
Contains more Fats +62.9%
Contains more Other +1870.6%
Contains more Protein +40.2%
Contains more Water +34.8%
Mackerel
19% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 18.5 g
Fats: 25.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 43 g
Other: 13.4 g
Beef broiled
26% 15% 58%
Protein: 25.93 g
Fats: 15.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.98 g
Other: 0.68 g
Contains more Fats +62.9%
Contains more Other +1870.6%
Contains more Protein +40.2%
Contains more Water +34.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mackerel
Mackerel
2
:
1
Beef broiled
Beef broiled
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1183.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -17.5%
Mackerel
33% 38% 29%
Saturated Fat: 7.148 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.21 g
Beef broiled
45% 51% 4%
Saturated Fat: 5.895 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.668 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.484 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1183.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -17.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Beef broiled Opinion
Protein 18.5g 25.93g Beef broiled
Fats 25.1g 15.41g Mackerel
Calories 305kcal 250kcal Mackerel
Calcium 66mg 18mg Mackerel
Iron 1.4mg 2.6mg Beef broiled
Magnesium 60mg 21mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 254mg 198mg Mackerel
Potassium 520mg 318mg Mackerel
Sodium 4450mg 72mg Beef broiled
Zinc 1.1mg 6.31mg Beef broiled
Copper 0.1mg 0.085mg Mackerel
Manganese 0.012mg Beef broiled
Selenium 73.4µg 21.5µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 157IU 9IU Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 47µg 3µg Mackerel
Vitamin E 2.38mg 0.12mg Mackerel
Vitamin D 1006IU 2IU Mackerel
Vitamin D 25.2µg 0µg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.046mg Beef broiled
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.176mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 5.378mg Beef broiled
Vitamin B5 0.658mg Beef broiled
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 0.382mg Mackerel
Folate 15µg 9µg Mackerel
Vitamin B12 12µg 2.64µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 7.8µg 1.2µg Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.094mg Beef broiled
Threonine 0.72mg Beef broiled
Isoleucine 0.822mg Beef broiled
Leucine 1.45mg Beef broiled
Lysine 1.54mg Beef broiled
Methionine 0.478mg Beef broiled
Phenylalanine 0.725mg Beef broiled
Valine 0.914mg Beef broiled
Histidine 0.604mg Beef broiled
Cholesterol 95mg 88mg Beef broiled
Trans Fat 0.572g Mackerel
Saturated Fat 7.148g 5.895g Beef broiled
Omega-3 - DHA 2.965g 0.001g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 1.619g 0.003g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.391g 0.016g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 8.32g 6.668g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 0.484g Mackerel
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.012g Beef broiled
Omega-3 - ALA 0.044g Beef broiled

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Beef broiled
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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
212%
Mackerel
52%
Beef broiled
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Mackerel
56%
Beef broiled

Comparison summary

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
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled contains less Sodium (difference - 4378mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.253g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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/168149/nutrients
  2. Beef broiled - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174032/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.