Ground beef vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between ground beef and mackerel
- Ground beef has more zinc and iron; however, mackerel is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin D, selenium, vitamin E, phosphorus, magnesium, and potassium.
- Mackerel covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 396% more than ground beef.
- Mackerel contains 5 times less zinc than ground beef. Ground beef contains 5.84mg of zinc, while mackerel contains 1.1mg.
- Ground beef has less sodium.
Food varieties used in this article are Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked and Fish, mackerel, salted.
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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 IronIron | +62.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +430.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +252.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +115.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +26.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +53% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +284.3% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +155% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +22% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1466.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1883.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +11.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +31.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +381.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +169% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +114.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +38.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23.87 g
Fats:
15.37 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.37 g
Other:
2.39 g
Protein:
18.5 g
Fats:
25.1 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
43 g
Other:
13.4 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +29% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +35.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +63.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +460.7% |
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Carbs
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.073 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.408 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
7.148 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
6.21 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -15% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +13.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1422.1% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.49µg | 12µg | 396% |
| Sodium | 73mg | 4450mg | 190% |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 1006IU | 126% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 25.2µg | 126% |
| Selenium | 19.1µg | 73.4µg | 99% |
| Zinc | 5.84mg | 1.1mg | 43% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.408g | 6.21g | 39% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 2.38mg | 15% |
| Fats | 15.37g | 25.1g | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 166mg | 254mg | 13% |
| Protein | 23.87g | 18.5g | 11% |
| Iron | 2.27mg | 1.4mg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 60mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.512mg | 10% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.311mg | 0.41mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 241mg | 520mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 47µg | 5% |
| Choline | 73.2mg | 101.6mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 6.073g | 7.148g | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.026mg | 3.3mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 2.9µg | 7.8µg | 4% |
| Calories | 241kcal | 305kcal | 3% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 66mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.051mg | 0.02mg | 3% |
| Folate | 7µg | 15µg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.1mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.322g | 8.32g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 95mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.171mg | 0.19mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 1.173g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.121mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.923mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.055mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.861mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.976mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.614mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.172mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.775mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 1.619g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 2.965g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.391g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | 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
46%
172%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
131%
Comparison summary
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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Ground beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 4377mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ground beef is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.075g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ground beef is cheaper (difference - $5)
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)