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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 for vitamin B12, 499% more than beer.
  • The amount of saturated fat in beer is lower.
  • Mackerel has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of mackerel is 0, while the glycemic index of beer is 104.

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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 43% 20% 46% 53% 33% 30% 109% 580% 0% 400%
Beer
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 1.2% 2.4% 0.75% 1.7% 0.27% 6% 0.52% 1% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +900%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1550%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1825.9%
Contains more IronIron +6900%
Contains more CopperCopper +1900%
Contains more ZincZinc +10900%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1714.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +12133.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 16% 48% 378% 5% 44% 62% 0% 95% 1500% 20% 11% 55%
Beer
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 1.3% 5.8% 9.6% 2.5% 11% 2.5% 0% 4.5% 5.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +660%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +543.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +791.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +59900%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
Contains more CholineCholine +905.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 18.5 g
Fats: 25.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 43 g
Other: 13.4 g
Beer
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4% 92% 4%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 3.55 g
Water: 91.96 g
Other: 4.03 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +3921.7%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +232.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Beer DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 12µg 0.02µg 499%
Sodium 4450mg 4mg 193%
Selenium 73.4µg 0.6µg 132%
Vitamin D 25.2µg 0µg 126%
Vitamin D 1006IU 0IU 126%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 0g 41%
Fats 25.1g 0g 39%
Protein 18.5g 0.46g 36%
Phosphorus 254mg 14mg 34%
Cholesterol 95mg 0mg 32%
Saturated fat 7.148g 0g 32%
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 0.046mg 28%
Monounsaturated fat 8.32g 0g 21%
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 0.513mg 17%
Choline 101.6mg 10.1mg 17%
Iron 1.4mg 0.02mg 17%
Vitamin E 2.38mg 0mg 16%
Potassium 520mg 27mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.025mg 13%
Calories 305kcal 43kcal 13%
Magnesium 60mg 6mg 13%
Copper 0.1mg 0.005mg 11%
Zinc 1.1mg 0.01mg 10%
Vitamin K 7.8µg 0µg 7%
Calcium 66mg 4mg 6%
Vitamin A 47µg 0µg 5%
Folate 15µg 6µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.005mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.041mg 1%
Carbs 0g 3.55g 1%
Net carbs 0g 3.55g N/A
Manganese 0.008mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 1.619g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 2.965g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.391g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Beer
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
172%
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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Beer
Beer is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beer
Beer contains less Sodium (difference - 4446mg)
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.