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Beef broiled vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are beef broiled and mackerel different?

  • Beef broiled is richer in zinc, iron, and vitamin B3, while mackerel is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin D, selenium, vitamin E, magnesium, and phosphorus.
  • Mackerel covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 390% more than beef broiled.
  • Beef broiled contains 6 times more zinc than mackerel. Beef broiled contains 6.31mg of zinc, while mackerel contains 1.1mg.
  • Beef broiled is lower in sodium.

Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, patty, cooked, broiled and Fish, mackerel, salted 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.
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 43% 20% 46% 53% 33% 30% 109% 580% 0% 400%
Contains more IronIron +85.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +473.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +185.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +266.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +63.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +17.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +28.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +241.4%

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% 1% 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 0% 16% 48% 378% 5% 44% 62% 0% 95% 1500% 20% 11% 55%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +130%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +63%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1466.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1883.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +354.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +550%
Contains more FolateFolate +66.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +23.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.19mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.41mg

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
19% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 18.5 g
Fats: 25.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 43 g
Other: 13.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +40.2%
Contains more WaterWater +34.8%
Contains more FatsFats +62.9%
Contains more OtherOther +1870.6%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

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
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 -17.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +24.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1183.1%

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
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Beef broiled Mackerel DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.64µg 12µg 390%
Sodium 72mg 4450mg 190%
Vitamin D 2IU 1006IU 126%
Vitamin D 0µg 25.2µg 126%
Selenium 21.5µg 73.4µg 94%
Zinc 6.31mg 1.1mg 47%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.484g 6.21g 38%
Fats 15.41g 25.1g 15%
Protein 25.93g 18.5g 15%
Iron 2.6mg 1.4mg 15%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 2.38mg 15%
Vitamin B3 5.378mg 3.3mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.658mg 13%
Magnesium 21mg 60mg 9%
Phosphorus 198mg 254mg 8%
Potassium 318mg 520mg 6%
Vitamin K 1.2µg 7.8µg 6%
Saturated fat 5.895g 7.148g 6%
Vitamin A 3µg 47µg 5%
Calcium 18mg 66mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 6.668g 8.32g 4%
Choline 82.4mg 101.6mg 3%
Calories 250kcal 305kcal 3%
Folate 9µg 15µg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.382mg 0.41mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.046mg 0.02mg 2%
Copper 0.085mg 0.1mg 2%
Cholesterol 88mg 95mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.176mg 0.19mg 1%
Manganese 0.012mg 1%
Trans fat 0.572g N/A
Tryptophan 0.094mg 0%
Threonine 0.72mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.822mg 0%
Leucine 1.45mg 0%
Lysine 1.54mg 0%
Methionine 0.478mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.725mg 0%
Valine 0.914mg 0%
Histidine 0.604mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 1.619g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 2.965g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.044g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g 0.391g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.012g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
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
172%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Beef broiled
131%
Mackerel

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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled contains less Sodium (difference - 4378mg)
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. 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/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.