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Beef broiled vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Beef broiled and Mackerel

  • Beef broiled is higher in Zinc, and Iron, yet Mackerel is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3.
  • Mackerel covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 682% more than Beef broiled.
  • Beef broiled contains 7 times more Zinc than Mackerel. While Beef broiled contains 6.31mg of Zinc, Mackerel contains only 0.94mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Mackerel is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, patty, cooked, broiled and Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat.

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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 15% 5.4% 28% 98% 28% 172% 85% 9.4% 1.6% 117%
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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +20%
Contains more IronIron +65.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +571.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -13.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +361.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +26.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +10.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +40.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +66.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +140%

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% 0.54% 2.4% 0% 12% 41% 101% 39% 88% 330% 3% 6.8% 45%
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% 11% 0% 0% 40% 95% 128% 59% 106% 2375% 0% 1.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +350%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +245.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +134.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +27.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +50.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +20.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +619.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 15% 58%
Protein: 25.93 g
Fats: 15.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.98 g
Other: 0.68 g
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 g
Contains more FatsFats +15.6%
Contains more OtherOther +645.6%
~equal in Protein ~23.85g
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~53.27g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
45% 51% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.895 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.668 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.484 g
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.3 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -29.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +788.4%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~7.006g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef broiled Mackerel Opinion
Calories 250kcal 262kcal Mackerel
Protein 25.93g 23.85g Beef broiled
Fats 15.41g 17.81g Mackerel
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Mackerel
Cholesterol 88mg 75mg Mackerel
Vitamin D 2IU Beef broiled
Magnesium 21mg 97mg Mackerel
Calcium 18mg 15mg Beef broiled
Potassium 318mg 401mg Mackerel
Iron 2.6mg 1.57mg Beef broiled
Copper 0.085mg 0.094mg Mackerel
Zinc 6.31mg 0.94mg Beef broiled
Phosphorus 198mg 278mg Mackerel
Sodium 72mg 83mg Beef broiled
Vitamin A 9IU 180IU Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 54µg Mackerel
Vitamin E 0.12mg Beef broiled
Manganese 0.012mg 0.02mg Mackerel
Selenium 21.5µg 51.6µg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.046mg 0.159mg Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.176mg 0.412mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 5.378mg 6.85mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.658mg 0.99mg Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.382mg 0.46mg Mackerel
Vitamin B12 2.64µg 19µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 1.2µg Beef broiled
Folate 9µg 2µg Beef broiled
Trans Fat 0.572g Mackerel
Choline 82.4mg Beef broiled
Saturated Fat 5.895g 4.176g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 6.668g 7.006g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.484g 4.3g Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.094mg 0.267mg Mackerel
Threonine 0.72mg 1.045mg Mackerel
Isoleucine 0.822mg 1.099mg Mackerel
Leucine 1.45mg 1.938mg Mackerel
Lysine 1.54mg 2.19mg Mackerel
Methionine 0.478mg 0.706mg Mackerel
Phenylalanine 0.725mg 0.931mg Mackerel
Valine 0.914mg 1.228mg Mackerel
Histidine 0.604mg 0.702mg Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.504g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.699g Mackerel
Omega-3 - ALA 0.044g Beef broiled
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g 0.106g Mackerel
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.012g Beef broiled

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef broiled Mackerel
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
51%
Beef broiled
217%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Beef broiled
64%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.719g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Beef broiled - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174032/nutrients
  2. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175120/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.