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Beer vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Beer and Mackerel

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, and Iron in Mackerel is higher than in Beer.
  • Mackerel covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 791% more than Beer.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all 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.
Beer
Beer
1
:
9
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains less Sodium -95.2%
Contains more Calcium +275%
Contains more Iron +7750%
Contains more Magnesium +1516.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1885.7%
Contains more Potassium +1385.2%
Contains more Zinc +9300%
Contains more Copper +1780%
Contains more Manganese +150%
Contains more Selenium +8500%
Beer
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 1% 5% 6% 3% 1% 1% 2% 2% 4%
Mackerel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 59% 70% 120% 36% 11% 26% 32% 3% 282%
Contains less Sodium -95.2%
Contains more Calcium +275%
Contains more Iron +7750%
Contains more Magnesium +1516.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1885.7%
Contains more Potassium +1385.2%
Contains more Zinc +9300%
Contains more Copper +1780%
Contains more Manganese +150%
Contains more Selenium +8500%

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.
Beer
Beer
4
:
8
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3080%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1548%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1235.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2314.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +94900%
Beer
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 6% 10% 3% 11% 5% 3% 0%
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% 0% 0% 2% 40% 96% 129% 60% 107% 2% 2375% 0%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3080%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1548%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1235.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2314.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +94900%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beer
Beer
2
:
3
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +72.6%
Contains more Protein +5084.8%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +25.8%
Beer
4% 92% 4%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 3.55 g
Water: 91.96 g
Other: 4.03 g
Mackerel
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 Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +72.6%
Contains more Protein +5084.8%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +25.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beer Mackerel
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beer Mackerel Opinion
Net carbs 3.55g 0g Beer
Protein 0.46g 23.85g Mackerel
Fats 0g 17.81g Mackerel
Carbs 3.55g 0g Beer
Calories 43kcal 262kcal Mackerel
Calcium 4mg 15mg Mackerel
Iron 0.02mg 1.57mg Mackerel
Magnesium 6mg 97mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 14mg 278mg Mackerel
Potassium 27mg 401mg Mackerel
Sodium 4mg 83mg Beer
Zinc 0.01mg 0.94mg Mackerel
Copper 0.005mg 0.094mg Mackerel
Manganese 0.008mg 0.02mg Mackerel
Selenium 0.6µg 51.6µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 0IU 180IU Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 54µg Mackerel
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.159mg Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.412mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 0.513mg 6.85mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.041mg 0.99mg Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.46mg Mackerel
Folate 6µg 2µg Beer
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 19µg Mackerel
Tryptophan 0mg 0.267mg Mackerel
Threonine 0mg 1.045mg Mackerel
Isoleucine 0mg 1.099mg Mackerel
Leucine 0mg 1.938mg Mackerel
Lysine 0mg 2.19mg Mackerel
Methionine 0mg 0.706mg Mackerel
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.931mg Mackerel
Valine 0mg 1.228mg Mackerel
Histidine 0mg 0.702mg Mackerel
Cholesterol 0mg 75mg Beer
Saturated Fat 0g 4.176g Beer
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.699g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.504g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.106g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 7.006g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 4.3g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beer Mackerel
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
3%
Beer
235%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Beer
64%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 104)
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?
Beer
Beer contains less Sodium (difference - 79mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beer
Beer is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beer
Beer is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.176g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beer
Beer is cheaper (difference - $7)

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. Beer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168746/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.