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Cheeseburger vs. Shark raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between cheeseburgers and shark raw

  • Cheeseburgers are richer in iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, zinc, folate, and vitamin B3, yet shark raw is richer in selenium and vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for shark raw is 31% higher.
  • Cheeseburgers contain 23 times more folate than shark raw. Cheeseburgers contain 70µg of folate, while shark raw contains 3µg.
  • Shark raw contains less saturated fat.
  • Shark raw has a lower glycemic index than cheeseburgers.

Food types used in this article are Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain and Fish, shark, mixed species, 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 19% 36% 17% 102% 37% 68% 69% 67% 41% 107%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 35% 10% 14% 32% 11% 12% 90% 10% 2% 199%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +250%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +22.5%
Contains more IronIron +222.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +236.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +479.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2006.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +88.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +30.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +86.2%

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 0% 17% 10% 1.5% 73% 84% 98% 33% 53% 95% 11% 53% 16%
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% 23% 20% 9% 11% 14% 55% 42% 92% 186% 0.25% 2.3% 35%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +597.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +485.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +77.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4100%
Contains more FolateFolate +2233.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +40%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +500%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +27.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +75.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +96.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +124.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 15% 28% 39% 2%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 14.72 g
Carbs: 28.03 g
Water: 38.63 g
Other: 2.11 g
21% 5% 74%
Protein: 20.98 g
Fats: 4.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.58 g
Other: 0.93 g
Contains more FatsFats +226.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +126.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +27.1%
Contains more WaterWater +90.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
48% 40% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.473 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.658 g
24% 46% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.925 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.808 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.195 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +199.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +38.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -85.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cheeseburger Shark raw
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheeseburger Shark raw DV% diff.
Selenium 19.6µg 36.5µg 31%
Vitamin B12 0.76µg 1.49µg 30%
Saturated fat 6.473g 0.925g 25%
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.062mg 23%
Iron 2.71mg 0.84mg 23%
Vitamin B1 0.293mg 0.042mg 21%
Sodium 515mg 79mg 19%
Zinc 2.49mg 0.43mg 19%
Folate 70µg 3µg 17%
Fats 14.72g 4.51g 16%
Vitamin B3 5.217mg 2.938mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.228mg 0.4mg 13%
Manganese 0.316mg 0.015mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 5.413g 1.808g 9%
Protein 16.51g 20.98g 9%
Calories 308kcal 130kcal 9%
Carbs 28.03g 0g 9%
Copper 0.111mg 0.033mg 9%
Calcium 119mg 34mg 9%
Starch 19.87g 8%
Fiber 2g 0g 8%
Phosphorus 161mg 210mg 7%
Choline 28.9mg 65mg 7%
Magnesium 26mg 49mg 5%
Cholesterol 43mg 51mg 3%
Vitamin K 4.2µg 0.1µg 3%
Vitamin D 2IU 24IU 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.658g 1.195g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.545mg 0.695mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.6µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.52mg 1mg 3%
Fructose 1.94g 2%
Vitamin A 50µg 70µg 2%
Potassium 196mg 160mg 1%
Net carbs 26.03g 0g N/A
Sugar 4.88g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0.57g N/A
Tryptophan 0.155mg 0.235mg 0%
Threonine 0.571mg 0.92mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.755mg 0.967mg 0%
Leucine 1.316mg 1.705mg 0%
Lysine 0.784mg 1.926mg 0%
Methionine 0.377mg 0.621mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.755mg 0.819mg 0%
Valine 0.881mg 1.081mg 0%
Histidine 0.445mg 0.618mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0.316g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.527g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0.109g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.322g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Cheeseburger Shark raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
42%
Cheeseburger
38%
Shark raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cheeseburger
41%
Shark raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shark raw
Shark raw contains less Sodium (difference - 436mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.548g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

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. Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170690/nutrients
  2. Shark raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173697/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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