Fast food vs. Salmon raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between fast food and salmon raw
- Fast food has more iron, zinc, and manganese; however, salmon raw is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B6, selenium, vitamin B5, copper, and vitamin B3.
- Salmon raw covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 95% more than fast food.
- Fast food has 22 times more manganese than salmon raw. While fast food has 0.357mg of manganese, salmon raw has only 0.016mg.
- Salmon raw has less saturated fat.
- The glycemic index of fast food is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain and Fish, salmon, Atlantic, wild, 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +416.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +282.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +293.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2131.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +148.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +106.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +49.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -86.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +79.8% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +40.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +220% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +39.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +214% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +285.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +257.3% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.89µg | 3.18µg | 95% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.212mg | 0.818mg | 47% |
| Selenium | 20.3µg | 36.5µg | 29% |
| Iron | 3.06mg | 0.8mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.53mg | 1.664mg | 23% |
| Zinc | 2.52mg | 0.64mg | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 4.493g | 0.981g | 16% |
| Manganese | 0.357mg | 0.016mg | 15% |
| Copper | 0.121mg | 0.25mg | 14% |
| Folate | 80µg | 25µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.617mg | 7.86mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 331mg | 44mg | 12% |
| Carbs | 31.5g | 0g | 11% |
| Fats | 12.01g | 6.34g | 9% |
| Starch | 22.87g | 9% | |
| Phosphorus | 134mg | 200mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 197mg | 490mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.317mg | 0.226mg | 8% |
| Calories | 297kcal | 142kcal | 8% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 0g | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.835g | 2.103g | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 55mg | 7% |
| Protein | 16.52g | 19.84g | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.68g | 2.539g | 6% |
| Choline | 34.4mg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 62mg | 12mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 4.9µg | 4% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 3% | |
| Fructose | 2.27g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.363mg | 0.38mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 29.8g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 29mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.88g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 9µg | 12µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.514g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.144mg | 0.222mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.46mg | 0.87mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.642mg | 0.914mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.13mg | 1.613mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.785mg | 1.822mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.306mg | 0.587mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.67mg | 0.775mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.728mg | 1.022mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.402mg | 0.584mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0.321g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 1.115g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.121g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.009g | 0.287g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.391g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
16.52 g
Fats:
12.01 g
Carbs:
31.5 g
Water:
38.45 g
Other:
1.52 g
Protein:
19.84 g
Fats:
6.34 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
68.5 g
Other:
5.32 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +89.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +20.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +78.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +250% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.493 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.68 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.981 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.103 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.539 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +129.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -78.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +51.1% |