Chuck steak vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Chuck steak and Mackerel?
- Chuck steak is higher in Zinc, and Iron, yet Mackerel is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1.
- Mackerel's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 665% more.
- Chuck steak has 9 times more Zinc than Mackerel. While Chuck steak has 8.68mg of Zinc, Mackerel has only 0.94mg.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Mackerel is lower.
We used Beef, chuck eye steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat types 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.
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Iron
+56.1%
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Sodium
-14.5%
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Zinc
+823.4%
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Magnesium
+340.9%
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Phosphorus
+44%
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Potassium
+23.4%
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Copper
+22.1%
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Manganese
+66.7%
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Selenium
+87.6%
Equal in Calcium - 15
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Iron
+56.1%
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Sodium
-14.5%
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Zinc
+823.4%
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Magnesium
+340.9%
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Phosphorus
+44%
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Potassium
+23.4%
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Copper
+22.1%
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Manganese
+66.7%
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Selenium
+87.6%
Equal in Calcium - 15
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.
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Folate
+200%
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Vitamin A
+620%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+140.9%
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Vitamin B2
+115.7%
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Vitamin B3
+46.9%
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Vitamin B5
+31.6%
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Vitamin B6
+23.3%
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Vitamin B12
+527.1%
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Folate
+200%
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Vitamin A
+620%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+140.9%
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Vitamin B2
+115.7%
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Vitamin B3
+46.9%
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Vitamin B5
+31.6%
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Vitamin B6
+23.3%
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Vitamin B12
+527.1%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+10.3%
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+3068.8%
Equal in Protein - 23.85
Equal in Fats - 17.81
Equal in Water - 53.27
Protein:
24.98 g
Fats:
19.64 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
55.22 g
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0.16 g
Protein:
23.85 g
Fats:
17.81 g
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0 g
Water:
53.27 g
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5.07 g
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Fats
+10.3%
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+3068.8%
Equal in Protein - 23.85
Equal in Fats - 17.81
Equal in Water - 53.27
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+35%
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Saturated Fat
-51.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+430.9%
Saturated Fat:
8.66 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
9.457 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.81 g
Saturated Fat:
4.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
4.3 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+35%
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Saturated Fat
-51.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+430.9%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 24.98g | 23.85g |
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| Fats | 19.64g | 17.81g |
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| Calories | 277kcal | 262kcal |
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| Calcium | 16mg | 15mg |
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| Iron | 2.45mg | 1.57mg |
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| Magnesium | 22mg | 97mg |
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| Phosphorus | 193mg | 278mg |
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| Potassium | 325mg | 401mg |
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| Sodium | 71mg | 83mg |
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| Zinc | 8.68mg | 0.94mg |
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| Copper | 0.077mg | 0.094mg |
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| Manganese | 0.012mg | 0.02mg |
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| Selenium | 27.5µg | 51.6µg |
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| Vitamin A | 25IU | 180IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 7µg | 54µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin D | 5IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.4mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 0.159mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.191mg | 0.412mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.663mg | 6.85mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.752mg | 0.99mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.373mg | 0.46mg |
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| Folate | 6µg | 2µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 3.03µg | 19µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.6µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.281mg | 0.267mg |
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| Threonine | 1.099mg | 1.045mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.062mg | 1.099mg |
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| Leucine | 2.009mg | 1.938mg |
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| Lysine | 2.184mg | 2.19mg |
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| Methionine | 0.709mg | 0.706mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.951mg | 0.931mg |
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| Valine | 1.129mg | 1.228mg |
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| Histidine | 0.809mg | 0.702mg |
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| Cholesterol | 87mg | 75mg |
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| Trans Fat | 1.287g |
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| Saturated Fat | 8.66g | 4.176g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.699g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0.504g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.004g | 0.106g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 9.457g | 7.006g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.81g | 4.3g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.619g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.041g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
56%
235%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
64%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mackerel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.484g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chuck steak contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chuck steak is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)