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Corned beef vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Corned beef and Mackerel

  • Corned beef is richer in Zinc, yet Mackerel is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Mackerel is 724% higher.
  • Corned beef contains 12 times more Sodium than Mackerel. Corned beef contains 973mg of Sodium, while Mackerel contains 83mg.

Food types used in this article are Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked 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.
Contains more Iron +18.5%
Contains more Zinc +387.2%
Contains more Copper +63.8%
Contains more Calcium +87.5%
Contains more Magnesium +708.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +122.4%
Contains more Potassium +176.6%
Contains less Sodium -91.5%
Contains more Selenium +57.3%
Equal in Manganese - 0.02
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 70% 9% 54% 13% 127% 125% 52% 3% 179%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 59% 70% 120% 36% 11% 26% 32% 3% 282%
Contains more Iron +18.5%
Contains more Zinc +387.2%
Contains more Copper +63.8%
Contains more Calcium +87.5%
Contains more Magnesium +708.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +122.4%
Contains more Potassium +176.6%
Contains less Sodium -91.5%
Contains more Selenium +57.3%
Equal in Manganese - 0.02

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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Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +511.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +142.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +126.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +135.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1065.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 3% 0% 7% 40% 57% 26% 54% 5% 204% 4%
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 +511.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +142.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +126.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +135.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1065.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +12.2%
Contains more Protein +31.3%
Contains more Other +95.8%
Equal in Fats - 17.81
18% 19% 60% 3%
Protein: 18.17 g
Fats: 18.98 g
Carbs: 0.47 g
Water: 59.79 g
Other: 2.59 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 Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +12.2%
Contains more Protein +31.3%
Contains more Other +95.8%
Equal in Fats - 17.81

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +31.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +541.8%
39% 57% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.34 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.67 g
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 4.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +31.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +541.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corned beef Mackerel Opinion
Net carbs 0.47g 0g Corned beef
Protein 18.17g 23.85g Mackerel
Fats 18.98g 17.81g Corned beef
Carbs 0.47g 0g Corned beef
Calories 251kcal 262kcal Mackerel
Calcium 8mg 15mg Mackerel
Iron 1.86mg 1.57mg Corned beef
Magnesium 12mg 97mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 125mg 278mg Mackerel
Potassium 145mg 401mg Mackerel
Sodium 973mg 83mg Mackerel
Zinc 4.58mg 0.94mg Corned beef
Copper 0.154mg 0.094mg Corned beef
Manganese 0.022mg 0.02mg Corned beef
Selenium 32.8µg 51.6µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 0IU 180IU Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 54µg Mackerel
Vitamin E 0.16mg Corned beef
Vitamin D 4IU Corned beef
Vitamin D 0.1µg Corned beef
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.159mg Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.412mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 3.03mg 6.85mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.99mg Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.46mg Mackerel
Folate 6µg 2µg Corned beef
Vitamin B12 1.63µg 19µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 1.5µg Corned beef
Tryptophan 0.119mg 0.267mg Mackerel
Threonine 0.726mg 1.045mg Mackerel
Isoleucine 0.827mg 1.099mg Mackerel
Leucine 1.445mg 1.938mg Mackerel
Lysine 1.536mg 2.19mg Mackerel
Methionine 0.473mg 0.706mg Mackerel
Phenylalanine 0.718mg 0.931mg Mackerel
Valine 0.901mg 1.228mg Mackerel
Histidine 0.58mg 0.702mg Mackerel
Cholesterol 98mg 75mg Mackerel
Saturated Fat 6.34g 4.176g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.699g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.504g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.106g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 9.22g 7.006g Corned beef
Polyunsaturated fat 0.67g 4.3g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corned beef Mackerel
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
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
33%
Corned beef
235%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Corned beef
64%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mackerel
Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 890mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.164g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
Corned beef
Corned beef is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Corned beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170200/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.