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Mackerel vs. Brisket raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between mackerel and brisket raw

  • Mackerel has more vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, magnesium, vitamin B5, and phosphorus; however, brisket raw is richer in zinc.
  • Mackerel covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 690% more than brisket raw.
  • Brisket raw has 4 times less magnesium than mackerel. Mackerel has 97mg of magnesium, while brisket raw has 23mg.
  • Brisket raw contains less saturated fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat 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 69% 4.5% 35% 59% 31% 26% 119% 11% 2.6% 281%
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 +321.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +21.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +17.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +38.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +42.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +214.6%
Contains more IronIron +22.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +358.5%
~equal in Sodium ~79mg

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 1.3% 18% 0% 0% 40% 95% 128% 59% 106% 2375% 0% 1.5% 0%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +59%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +142.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +73.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +182.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +681.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +250%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.42mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 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 ProteinProtein +15.1%
Contains more FatsFats +141.7%
Contains more OtherOther +213%
Contains more WaterWater +32%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 45% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.176 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.3 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 +102.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1769.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -38%

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
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Brisket raw DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 19µg 2.43µg 690%
Selenium 51.6µg 16.4µg 64%
Zinc 0.94mg 4.31mg 31%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 0.23g 27%
Vitamin B2 0.412mg 0.17mg 19%
Magnesium 97mg 23mg 18%
Vitamin B3 6.85mg 3.94mg 18%
Fats 17.81g 7.37g 16%
Choline 86.5mg 16%
Vitamin B5 0.99mg 0.35mg 13%
Phosphorus 278mg 201mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 7.006g 3.46g 9%
Saturated fat 4.176g 2.59g 7%
Protein 23.85g 20.72g 6%
Vitamin A 54µg 0µg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.1mg 5%
Calories 262kcal 155kcal 5%
Cholesterol 75mg 62mg 4%
Iron 1.57mg 1.92mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.42mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.32mg 2%
Copper 0.094mg 0.08mg 2%
Potassium 401mg 330mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 1%
Folate 2µg 7µg 1%
Calcium 15mg 5mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg 0%
Sodium 83mg 79mg 0%
Manganese 0.02mg 0.014mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.232mg 0%
Threonine 1.045mg 0.905mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.099mg 0.931mg 0%
Leucine 1.938mg 1.637mg 0%
Lysine 2.19mg 1.724mg 0%
Methionine 0.706mg 0.53mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.809mg 0%
Valine 1.228mg 1.008mg 0%
Histidine 0.702mg 0.709mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.504g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.699g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.106g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
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
217%
Mackerel
48%
Brisket raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Mackerel
45%
Brisket raw

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
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 - 13mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brisket raw
Brisket raw contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brisket raw
Brisket raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.586g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brisket raw
Brisket raw is cheaper (difference - $5)
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/175120/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.