Mackerel vs. Short ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between mackerel and short ribs
- Mackerel is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, magnesium, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and vitamin B5, yet short ribs are higher in zinc.
- Mackerel covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 682% more than short ribs.
- Mackerel contains 6 times more magnesium than short ribs. While mackerel contains 97mg of magnesium, short ribs contain only 15mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in mackerel is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised.
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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 | +546.7% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +25% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +79% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +71.6% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +53.8% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +148.1% |
Contains more IronIron | +47.1% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +419.1% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -39.8% |
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 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +218% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +174.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +179.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +292.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +109.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +625.2% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +150% |
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:
21.57 g
Fats:
41.98 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
35.72 g
Other:
0.73 g
Contains more WaterWater | +49.1% |
Contains more OtherOther | +594.5% |
Contains more FatsFats | +135.7% |
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Protein
~21.57g
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Carbs
~0g
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
17.8 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
18.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.53 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -76.5% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +181% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +169.5% |
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 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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Vitamin B12 | 19µg | 2.62µg | 683% |
Saturated fat | 4.176g | 17.8g | 62% |
Selenium | 51.6µg | 20.8µg | 56% |
Fats | 17.81g | 41.98g | 37% |
Zinc | 0.94mg | 4.88mg | 36% |
Monounsaturated fat | 7.006g | 18.88g | 30% |
Vitamin B3 | 6.85mg | 2.452mg | 27% |
Magnesium | 97mg | 15mg | 20% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.412mg | 0.15mg | 20% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 4.3g | 1.53g | 18% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.46mg | 0.22mg | 18% |
Phosphorus | 278mg | 162mg | 17% |
Choline | 82.2mg | 15% | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.99mg | 0.252mg | 15% |
Calories | 262kcal | 471kcal | 10% |
Iron | 1.57mg | 2.31mg | 9% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.159mg | 0.05mg | 9% |
Cholesterol | 75mg | 94mg | 6% |
Vitamin A | 54µg | 0µg | 6% |
Potassium | 401mg | 224mg | 5% |
Protein | 23.85g | 21.57g | 5% |
Vitamin D | 0.7µg | 4% | |
Vitamin D | 27IU | 3% | |
Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2% | |
Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 2% | |
Copper | 0.094mg | 0.099mg | 1% |
Folate | 2µg | 5µg | 1% |
Sodium | 83mg | 50mg | 1% |
Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0mg | 0% |
Calcium | 15mg | 12mg | 0% |
Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.267mg | 0.142mg | 0% |
Threonine | 1.045mg | 0.862mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 1.099mg | 0.981mg | 0% |
Leucine | 1.938mg | 1.716mg | 0% |
Lysine | 2.19mg | 1.823mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.706mg | 0.562mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 0.852mg | 0% |
Valine | 1.228mg | 1.07mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.702mg | 0.688mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.504g | 0.003g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.699g | 0.001g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.106g | 0.016g | 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%

43%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%

48%

Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?

Short ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 33mg)
Which food is cheaper?

Short ribs is cheaper (difference - $4.7)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
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 - 13.624g)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
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.