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Mackerel vs. Beer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Mackerel and Beer

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Iron in Mackerel is higher than in Beer.
  • Mackerel covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 499% more than Beer.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Beer is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, mackerel, salted and Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all.

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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.
Mackerel
Mackerel
8
:
2
Beer
Beer
Contains more Calcium +1550%
Contains more Iron +6900%
Contains more Magnesium +900%
Contains more Phosphorus +1714.3%
Contains more Potassium +1825.9%
Contains more Zinc +10900%
Contains more Copper +1900%
Contains more Selenium +12133.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.9%
Mackerel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 53% 43% 109% 46% 581% 30% 34% 0% 401%
Beer
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 1% 5% 6% 3% 1% 1% 2% 2% 4%
Contains more Calcium +1550%
Contains more Iron +6900%
Contains more Magnesium +900%
Contains more Phosphorus +1714.3%
Contains more Potassium +1825.9%
Contains more Zinc +10900%
Contains more Copper +1900%
Contains more Selenium +12133.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.9%

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.
Mackerel
Mackerel
10
:
1
Beer
Beer
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +660%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +543.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +791.3%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +59900%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Mackerel
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 48% 756% 0% 5% 44% 62% 0% 95% 12% 1500% 20%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +660%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +543.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +791.3%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +59900%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mackerel
Mackerel
3
:
2
Beer
Beer
Contains more Protein +3921.7%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +232.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +113.9%
Mackerel
19% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 18.5 g
Fats: 25.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 43 g
Other: 13.4 g
Beer
4% 92% 4%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 3.55 g
Water: 91.96 g
Other: 4.03 g
Contains more Protein +3921.7%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +232.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +113.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Beer Opinion
Net carbs 0g 3.55g Beer
Protein 18.5g 0.46g Mackerel
Fats 25.1g 0g Mackerel
Carbs 0g 3.55g Beer
Calories 305kcal 43kcal Mackerel
Calcium 66mg 4mg Mackerel
Iron 1.4mg 0.02mg Mackerel
Magnesium 60mg 6mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 254mg 14mg Mackerel
Potassium 520mg 27mg Mackerel
Sodium 4450mg 4mg Beer
Zinc 1.1mg 0.01mg Mackerel
Copper 0.1mg 0.005mg Mackerel
Manganese 0.008mg Beer
Selenium 73.4µg 0.6µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 157IU 0IU Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 47µg 0µg Mackerel
Vitamin E 2.38mg 0mg Mackerel
Vitamin D 1006IU 0IU Mackerel
Vitamin D 25.2µg 0µg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.005mg Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.025mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 0.513mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.041mg Beer
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 0.046mg Mackerel
Folate 15µg 6µg Mackerel
Vitamin B12 12µg 0.02µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 7.8µg 0µg Mackerel
Cholesterol 95mg 0mg Beer
Saturated Fat 7.148g 0g Beer
Omega-3 - DHA 2.965g 0g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 1.619g 0g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.391g 0g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 8.32g 0g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 0g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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
212%
Mackerel
3%
Beer
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Mackerel
2%
Beer

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 104)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beer
Beer contains less Sodium (difference - 4446mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beer
Beer is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beer
Beer is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.148g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beer
Beer is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)

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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168149/nutrients
  2. Beer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168746/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.