Mackerel vs. Beef broiled — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are mackerel and beef broiled different?
- Mackerel is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin D, selenium, vitamin E, magnesium, and phosphorus, while beef broiled is higher in zinc, iron, and vitamin B3.
- Mackerel covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 390% more than beef broiled.
- Mackerel contains 503 times more vitamin D than beef broiled. Mackerel contains 1006IU of vitamin D, while beef broiled contains 2IU.
- Beef broiled is lower in sodium.
Fish, mackerel, salted and Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, patty, cooked, broiled 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.
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% |
Contains more IronIron | +85.7% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +473.6% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.4% |
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.
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% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +130% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +63% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin B12 | 12µg | 2.64µg | 390% |
Sodium | 4450mg | 72mg | 190% |
Vitamin D | 1006IU | 2IU | 126% |
Vitamin D | 25.2µg | 0µg | 126% |
Selenium | 73.4µg | 21.5µg | 94% |
Zinc | 1.1mg | 6.31mg | 47% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 6.21g | 0.484g | 38% |
Fats | 25.1g | 15.41g | 15% |
Protein | 18.5g | 25.93g | 15% |
Iron | 1.4mg | 2.6mg | 15% |
Vitamin E | 2.38mg | 0.12mg | 15% |
Vitamin B3 | 3.3mg | 5.378mg | 13% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.658mg | 13% | |
Magnesium | 60mg | 21mg | 9% |
Phosphorus | 254mg | 198mg | 8% |
Potassium | 520mg | 318mg | 6% |
Vitamin K | 7.8µg | 1.2µg | 6% |
Saturated fat | 7.148g | 5.895g | 6% |
Vitamin A | 47µg | 3µg | 5% |
Calcium | 66mg | 18mg | 5% |
Monounsaturated fat | 8.32g | 6.668g | 4% |
Choline | 101.6mg | 82.4mg | 3% |
Calories | 305kcal | 250kcal | 3% |
Folate | 15µg | 9µg | 2% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.41mg | 0.382mg | 2% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.046mg | 2% |
Copper | 0.1mg | 0.085mg | 2% |
Cholesterol | 95mg | 88mg | 2% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.19mg | 0.176mg | 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 | 1.619g | 0.003g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 2.965g | 0.001g | N/A |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.044g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.391g | 0.016g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.012g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.5 g
Fats:
25.1 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
43 g
Other:
13.4 g
Protein:
25.93 g
Fats:
15.41 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
57.98 g
Other:
0.68 g
Contains more FatsFats | +62.9% |
Contains more OtherOther | +1870.6% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +40.2% |
Contains more WaterWater | +34.8% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
7.148 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
6.21 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.895 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.668 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.484 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +24.8% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1183.1% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -17.5% |