Mackerel vs. Chuck steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between mackerel and chuck steak?
- Mackerel is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, magnesium, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and vitamin B1, yet chuck steak is higher in zinc and iron.
- Mackerel's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 665% more.
- Mackerel has 4 times more magnesium than chuck steak. While mackerel has 97mg of magnesium, chuck steak has only 22mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in mackerel is lower.
We used Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Beef, chuck eye steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled types 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 | +340.9% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +23.4% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +22.1% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +44% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +66.7% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +87.6% |
Contains more IronIron | +56.1% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +823.4% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -14.5% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +671.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +140.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +115.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +46.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +31.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +23.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +527.1% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23.85 g
Fats:
17.81 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
53.27 g
Other:
5.07 g
Protein:
24.98 g
Fats:
19.64 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
55.22 g
Other:
0.16 g
Contains more OtherOther | +3068.8% |
Contains more FatsFats | +10.3% |
~equal in
Protein
~24.98g
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Carbs
~0g
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Water
~55.22g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.176 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.3 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.66 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.457 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.81 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -51.8% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +430.9% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +35% |
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 Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Rich in minerals |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in price |
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Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Vitamin B12 | 19µg | 3.03µg | 665% |
Zinc | 0.94mg | 8.68mg | 70% |
Selenium | 51.6µg | 27.5µg | 44% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 4.3g | 0.81g | 23% |
Saturated fat | 4.176g | 8.66g | 20% |
Magnesium | 97mg | 22mg | 18% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.412mg | 0.191mg | 17% |
Vitamin B3 | 6.85mg | 4.663mg | 14% |
Choline | 79mg | 14% | |
Phosphorus | 278mg | 193mg | 12% |
Iron | 1.57mg | 2.45mg | 11% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.159mg | 0.066mg | 8% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.46mg | 0.373mg | 7% |
Monounsaturated fat | 7.006g | 9.457g | 6% |
Vitamin A | 54µg | 7µg | 5% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.99mg | 0.752mg | 5% |
Cholesterol | 75mg | 87mg | 4% |
Fats | 17.81g | 19.64g | 3% |
Protein | 23.85g | 24.98g | 2% |
Copper | 0.094mg | 0.077mg | 2% |
Potassium | 401mg | 325mg | 2% |
Folate | 2µg | 6µg | 1% |
Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
Calories | 262kcal | 277kcal | 1% |
Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 1% | |
Sodium | 83mg | 71mg | 1% |
Vitamin D | 5IU | 1% | |
Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0mg | 0% |
Calcium | 15mg | 16mg | 0% |
Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
Trans fat | 1.287g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.267mg | 0.281mg | 0% |
Threonine | 1.045mg | 1.099mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 1.099mg | 1.062mg | 0% |
Leucine | 1.938mg | 2.009mg | 0% |
Lysine | 2.19mg | 2.184mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.706mg | 0.709mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 0.951mg | 0% |
Valine | 1.228mg | 1.129mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.702mg | 0.809mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.504g | 0.001g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.699g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.041g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.106g | 0.004g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.619g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?


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Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal |
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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%

55%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%

65%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Mackerel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.484g)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?

Chuck steak contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is cheaper?

Chuck steak is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.