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Mackerel vs. Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mackerel and Cheeseburger different?

  • Mackerel is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Selenium, and Vitamin B6, however, Cheeseburger is richer in Vitamin B1, Iron, Folate, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Mackerel is 468% higher.
  • Mackerel contains 503 times more Vitamin D than Cheeseburger. While Mackerel contains 1006IU of Vitamin D, Cheeseburger contains only 2IU.
  • Cheeseburger has less Sodium.

Fish, mackerel, salted 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.
Mackerel
Mackerel
4
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6
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger
Contains more Magnesium +130.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +57.8%
Contains more Potassium +165.3%
Contains more Selenium +274.5%
Contains more Calcium +80.3%
Contains more Iron +93.6%
Contains less Sodium -88.4%
Contains more Zinc +126.4%
Contains more Copper +11%
Mackerel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 53% 43% 109% 46% 581% 30% 34% 0% 401%
Cheeseburger
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 102% 19% 69% 18% 68% 68% 37% 42% 107%
Contains more Magnesium +130.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +57.8%
Contains more Potassium +165.3%
Contains more Selenium +274.5%
Contains more Calcium +80.3%
Contains more Iron +93.6%
Contains less Sodium -88.4%
Contains more Zinc +126.4%
Contains more Copper +11%

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.
Mackerel
Mackerel
5
:
6
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger
Contains more Vitamin E +357.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +25100%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +79.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1478.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +61.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1365%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +91.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +58.1%
Contains more Folate +366.7%
Mackerel
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 48% 756% 0% 5% 44% 62% 0% 95% 12% 1500% 20%
Cheeseburger
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 11% 3% 0% 74% 84% 98% 33% 53% 53% 96% 11%
Contains more Vitamin E +357.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +25100%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +79.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1478.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +61.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1365%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +91.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +58.1%
Contains more Folate +366.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mackerel
Mackerel
4
:
1
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger
Contains more Protein +12.1%
Contains more Fats +70.5%
Contains more Water +11.3%
Contains more Other +535.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Mackerel
19% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 18.5 g
Fats: 25.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 43 g
Other: 13.4 g
Cheeseburger
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
Contains more Protein +12.1%
Contains more Fats +70.5%
Contains more Water +11.3%
Contains more Other +535.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mackerel
Mackerel
2
:
1
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +53.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +274.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 6.473
Mackerel
33% 38% 29%
Saturated Fat: 7.148 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.21 g
Cheeseburger
48% 40% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.473 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.658 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +53.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +274.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 6.473

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Cheeseburger Opinion
Net carbs 0g 26.03g Cheeseburger
Protein 18.5g 16.51g Mackerel
Fats 25.1g 14.72g Mackerel
Carbs 0g 28.03g Cheeseburger
Calories 305kcal 308kcal Cheeseburger
Starch 19.87g Cheeseburger
Fructose 1.94g Cheeseburger
Sugar 0g 4.88g Mackerel
Fiber 0g 2g Cheeseburger
Calcium 66mg 119mg Cheeseburger
Iron 1.4mg 2.71mg Cheeseburger
Magnesium 60mg 26mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 254mg 161mg Mackerel
Potassium 520mg 196mg Mackerel
Sodium 4450mg 515mg Cheeseburger
Zinc 1.1mg 2.49mg Cheeseburger
Copper 0.1mg 0.111mg Cheeseburger
Manganese 0.316mg Cheeseburger
Selenium 73.4µg 19.6µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 157IU 254IU Cheeseburger
Vitamin A RAE 47µg 50µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin E 2.38mg 0.52mg Mackerel
Vitamin D 1006IU 2IU Mackerel
Vitamin D 25.2µg 0.1µg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.293mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.363mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 5.217mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B5 0.545mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 0.228mg Mackerel
Folate 15µg 70µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B12 12µg 0.76µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 7.8µg 4.2µg Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.155mg Cheeseburger
Threonine 0.571mg Cheeseburger
Isoleucine 0.755mg Cheeseburger
Leucine 1.316mg Cheeseburger
Lysine 0.784mg Cheeseburger
Methionine 0.377mg Cheeseburger
Phenylalanine 0.755mg Cheeseburger
Valine 0.881mg Cheeseburger
Histidine 0.445mg Cheeseburger
Cholesterol 95mg 43mg Cheeseburger
Trans Fat 0.57g Mackerel
Saturated Fat 7.148g 6.473g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - DHA 2.965g 0g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 1.619g 0.005g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.391g 0.01g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 8.32g 5.413g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 1.658g Mackerel
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.322g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Cheeseburger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Cheeseburger
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
212%
Mackerel
44%
Cheeseburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Mackerel
56%
Cheeseburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger contains less Sodium (difference - 3935mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.675g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168149/nutrients
  2. Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170690/nutrients

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

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.