Chinook salmon vs. Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are chinook salmon and cheeseburgers different?
- Chinook salmon is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, magnesium, and vitamin B6; however, cheeseburgers are richer in iron, vitamin B1, and zinc.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for chinook salmon is 88% higher.
- Chinook salmon contains 5 times more magnesium than cheeseburgers. While chinook salmon contains 122mg of magnesium, cheeseburgers contain only 26mg.
- Chinook salmon has less sodium.
- Chinook salmon has a lower glycemic index (0) than cheeseburgers (66).
Fish, salmon, chinook, cooked, dry heat and Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain are the varieties used 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 | +369.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +157.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +130.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +138.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +325% |
| Contains more IronIron | +197.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +109.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +344.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1563.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +198% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +92.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +58.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +102.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +277.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +565.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +135.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
25.72 g
Fats:
13.38 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
65.6 g
Other:
0 g
Protein:
16.51 g
Fats:
14.72 g
Carbs:
28.03 g
Water:
38.63 g
Other:
2.11 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +55.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +69.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
~equal in
Fats
~14.72g
~equal in
Other
~2.11g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.214 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.662 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.473 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.658 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -50.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +60.6% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~5.413g
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.87µg | 0.76µg | 88% |
| Selenium | 46.8µg | 19.6µg | 49% |
| Vitamin B3 | 10.045mg | 5.217mg | 30% |
| Phosphorus | 371mg | 161mg | 30% |
| Iron | 0.91mg | 2.71mg | 23% |
| Magnesium | 122mg | 26mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.044mg | 0.293mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 60mg | 515mg | 20% |
| Zinc | 0.56mg | 2.49mg | 18% |
| Protein | 25.72g | 16.51g | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.462mg | 0.228mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.154mg | 0.363mg | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 3.214g | 6.473g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 85mg | 43mg | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.019mg | 0.316mg | 13% |
| Vitamin A | 149µg | 50µg | 11% |
| Potassium | 505mg | 196mg | 9% |
| Folate | 35µg | 70µg | 9% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 119mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 0g | 28.03g | 9% |
| Fiber | 0g | 2g | 8% |
| Starch | 19.87g | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.662g | 1.658g | 7% |
| Copper | 0.053mg | 0.111mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.865mg | 0.545mg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 4.1mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Choline | 28.9mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin K | 4.2µg | 4% | |
| Calories | 231kcal | 308kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.52mg | 3% | |
| Fructose | 1.94g | 2% | |
| Fats | 13.38g | 14.72g | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.742g | 5.413g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 26.03g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Sugar | 4.88g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.57g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.288mg | 0.155mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.127mg | 0.571mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.185mg | 0.755mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.09mg | 1.316mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.362mg | 0.784mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.761mg | 0.377mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.004mg | 0.755mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.325mg | 0.881mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.757mg | 0.445mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 1.01g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.727g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.125g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.296g | 0.01g | 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 |
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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
65%
42%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
56%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinook salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinook salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 455mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinook salmon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.259g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinook salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheeseburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheeseburger is cheaper (difference - $15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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