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Mackerel vs. Brisket raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between mackerel and brisket raw

  • Mackerel has more vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin E, magnesium, and phosphorus, while brisket raw has more zinc and vitamin B1.
  • Mackerel covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 399% more than brisket raw.
  • Mackerel contains 56 times more sodium than brisket raw. While mackerel contains 4450mg of sodium, brisket raw contains only 79mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, mackerel, salted and Beef, brisket, whole, separable lean only, all grades, raw.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 1.5% 29% 72% 27% 118% 86% 10% 1.8% 89%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +160.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1220%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +57.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +25%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +26.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +347.6%
Contains more IronIron +37.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +291.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.2%

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%
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% 6.4% 0% 25% 39% 74% 21% 97% 304% 3.3% 5.3% 47%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +643.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +393.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +500%
Contains more FolateFolate +114.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +19.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.42mg

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
21% 7% 70%
Protein: 20.72 g
Fats: 7.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.29 g
Other: 1.62 g
Contains more FatsFats +240.6%
Contains more OtherOther +727.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +12%
Contains more WaterWater +63.5%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 38% 29%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.148 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.21 g
41% 55% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.59 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.46 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.23 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +140.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2600%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -63.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mackerel Brisket raw
Rich in minerals 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
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Brisket raw DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 12µg 2.43µg 399%
Sodium 4450mg 79mg 190%
Vitamin D 1006IU 126%
Vitamin D 25.2µg 126%
Selenium 73.4µg 16.4µg 104%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 0.23g 40%
Zinc 1.1mg 4.31mg 29%
Fats 25.1g 7.37g 27%
Saturated fat 7.148g 2.59g 21%
Vitamin E 2.38mg 0.32mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 8.32g 3.46g 12%
Cholesterol 95mg 62mg 11%
Magnesium 60mg 23mg 9%
Calories 305kcal 155kcal 8%
Phosphorus 254mg 201mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.1mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.35mg 7%
Iron 1.4mg 1.92mg 7%
Calcium 66mg 5mg 6%
Potassium 520mg 330mg 6%
Vitamin A 47µg 0µg 5%
Vitamin K 7.8µg 1.3µg 5%
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 3.94mg 4%
Protein 18.5g 20.72g 4%
Choline 101.6mg 86.5mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.17mg 2%
Copper 0.1mg 0.08mg 2%
Folate 15µg 7µg 2%
Manganese 0.014mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 0.42mg 1%
Tryptophan 0.232mg 0%
Threonine 0.905mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.931mg 0%
Leucine 1.637mg 0%
Lysine 1.724mg 0%
Methionine 0.53mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.809mg 0%
Valine 1.008mg 0%
Histidine 0.709mg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Brisket raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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
48%
Brisket raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Mackerel
45%
Brisket raw

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brisket raw
Brisket raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brisket raw
Brisket raw contains less Sodium (difference - 4371mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brisket raw
Brisket raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.558g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brisket raw
Brisket raw is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Brisket raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168607/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.