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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 of 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.
Mackerel
Mackerel
6
:
4
Short ribs
Short ribs
Contains more Calcium +450%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +56.8%
Contains more Potassium +132.1%
Contains more Selenium +252.9%
Contains more Iron +65%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Contains more Zinc +343.6%
Equal in Copper - 0.099
Mackerel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 53% 43% 109% 46% 581% 30% 34% 0% 401%
Short ribs
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 87% 11% 70% 20% 7% 134% 33% 2% 114%
Contains more Calcium +450%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +56.8%
Contains more Potassium +132.1%
Contains more Selenium +252.9%
Contains more Iron +65%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Contains more Zinc +343.6%
Equal in Copper - 0.099

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
9
:
2
Short ribs
Short ribs
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +720.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +3500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +86.4%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +358%
Contains more Vitamin K +225%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150%
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%
Short ribs
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 6% 21% 0% 13% 35% 46% 16% 51% 4% 328% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +720.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +3500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +86.4%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +358%
Contains more Vitamin K +225%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mackerel
Mackerel
2
:
2
Short ribs
Short ribs
Contains more Water +20.4%
Contains more Other +1735.6%
Contains more Protein +16.6%
Contains more Fats +67.3%
Mackerel
19% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 18.5 g
Fats: 25.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 43 g
Other: 13.4 g
Short ribs
22% 42% 36%
Protein: 21.57 g
Fats: 41.98 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 35.72 g
Other: 0.73 g
Contains more Water +20.4%
Contains more Other +1735.6%
Contains more Protein +16.6%
Contains more Fats +67.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mackerel
Mackerel
2
:
1
Short ribs
Short ribs
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +305.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +126.9%
Mackerel
33% 38% 29%
Saturated Fat: 7.148 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.21 g
Short ribs
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 17.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.53 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +305.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated 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.
Mackerel Short ribs
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Short ribs Opinion
Protein 18.5g 21.57g Short ribs
Fats 25.1g 41.98g Short ribs
Calories 305kcal 471kcal Short ribs
Calcium 66mg 12mg Mackerel
Iron 1.4mg 2.31mg Short ribs
Magnesium 60mg 15mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 254mg 162mg Mackerel
Potassium 520mg 224mg Mackerel
Sodium 4450mg 50mg Short ribs
Zinc 1.1mg 4.88mg Short ribs
Copper 0.1mg 0.099mg Mackerel
Manganese 0.013mg Short ribs
Selenium 73.4µg 20.8µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 157IU 0IU Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 47µg 0µg Mackerel
Vitamin E 2.38mg 0.29mg Mackerel
Vitamin D 1006IU 27IU Mackerel
Vitamin D 25.2µg 0.7µg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.05mg Short ribs
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.15mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 2.452mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.252mg Short ribs
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 0.22mg Mackerel
Folate 15µg 5µg Mackerel
Vitamin B12 12µg 2.62µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 7.8µg 2.4µg Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.142mg Short ribs
Threonine 0.862mg Short ribs
Isoleucine 0.981mg Short ribs
Leucine 1.716mg Short ribs
Lysine 1.823mg Short ribs
Methionine 0.562mg Short ribs
Phenylalanine 0.852mg Short ribs
Valine 1.07mg Short ribs
Histidine 0.688mg Short ribs
Cholesterol 95mg 94mg Short ribs
Saturated Fat 7.148g 17.8g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DHA 2.965g 0.001g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 1.619g 0.003g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.391g 0.016g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 8.32g 18.88g Short ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 1.53g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Short ribs
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
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
212%
Mackerel
44%
Short ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Mackerel
48%
Short ribs

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Short ribs
Short ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 4400mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Short ribs
Short ribs is cheaper (difference - $4.7)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.652g)
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 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. Short ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168613/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.