Mackerel vs. Short ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are mackerel and short ribs different?
- Mackerel is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin D, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin E, and phosphorus, while short ribs are higher in zinc and iron.
- Mackerel covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 391% more than short ribs.
- Mackerel contains 89 times more sodium than short ribs. Mackerel contains 4450mg of sodium, while short ribs contain 50mg.
Fish, mackerel, salted and Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised 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 | +300% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +450% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +132.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +56.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +252.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +65% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +343.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +720.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +3500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +26.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +34.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +86.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +358% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +225% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +23.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +150% |
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:
21.57 g
Fats:
41.98 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
35.72 g
Other:
0.73 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +20.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1735.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +16.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +67.3% |
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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
17.8 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
18.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.53 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -59.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +305.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +126.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 12µg | 2.62µg | 391% |
| Sodium | 4450mg | 50mg | 191% |
| Vitamin D | 25.2µg | 0.7µg | 123% |
| Vitamin D | 1006IU | 27IU | 122% |
| Selenium | 73.4µg | 20.8µg | 96% |
| Saturated fat | 7.148g | 17.8g | 48% |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 4.88mg | 34% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 6.21g | 1.53g | 31% |
| Fats | 25.1g | 41.98g | 26% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.32g | 18.88g | 26% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.41mg | 0.22mg | 15% |
| Vitamin E | 2.38mg | 0.29mg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 254mg | 162mg | 13% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 2.31mg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 60mg | 15mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 520mg | 224mg | 9% |
| Calories | 305kcal | 471kcal | 8% |
| Protein | 18.5g | 21.57g | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 7.8µg | 2.4µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.252mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.3mg | 2.452mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 47µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Calcium | 66mg | 12mg | 5% |
| Choline | 101.6mg | 82.2mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.19mg | 0.15mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.05mg | 3% |
| Folate | 15µg | 5µg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.013mg | 1% | |
| Cholesterol | 95mg | 94mg | 0% |
| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.099mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.142mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.862mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.981mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.716mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.823mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.562mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.852mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.07mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.688mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 1.619g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 2.965g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.391g | 0.016g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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%
43%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Short ribs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Short ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 4400mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Short ribs is cheaper (difference - $4.7)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mackerel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.652g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins
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)