Mackerel vs. Hamburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between mackerel and hamburgers
- Mackerel is richer in vitamin B12, phosphorus, and vitamin B6, while hamburgers are higher in iron, vitamin B1, zinc, and vitamin B3.
- Mackerel covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 440% more than hamburgers.
- Mackerel has 11 times more sodium than hamburgers. Mackerel has 4450mg of sodium, while hamburgers have 414mg.
- Hamburgers have a higher glycemic index (66) than mackerel (0).
Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, mackerel, salted and Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain.
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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 | +200% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +130.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +86.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +54.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +105.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +160.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.7% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +102% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +733.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +985% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +31.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +62.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +273.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +74.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +648.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
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Protein
~17.08g
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Water
~42.67g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +51.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1534.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -28.7% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 12µg | 1.44µg | 440% |
| Sodium | 4450mg | 414mg | 175% |
| Selenium | 73.4µg | 133% | |
| Vitamin D | 1006IU | 126% | |
| Vitamin D | 25.2µg | 126% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 6.21g | 0.38g | 39% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 2.88mg | 19% |
| Choline | 101.6mg | 18% | |
| Phosphorus | 254mg | 136mg | 17% |
| Fats | 25.1g | 14.36g | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.41mg | 0.203mg | 16% |
| Cholesterol | 95mg | 47mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.217mg | 16% |
| Vitamin E | 2.38mg | 16% | |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 2.87mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.3mg | 5.365mg | 13% |
| Magnesium | 60mg | 20mg | 10% |
| Folate | 15µg | 56µg | 10% |
| Potassium | 520mg | 226mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.217mg | 9% | |
| Saturated fat | 7.148g | 5.096g | 9% |
| Carbs | 0g | 24.1g | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.32g | 5.495g | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 7.8µg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.31mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin A | 47µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.19mg | 0.25mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.9g | 4% |
| Calcium | 66mg | 102mg | 4% |
| Protein | 18.5g | 17.08g | 3% |
| Fructose | 2.03g | 3% | |
| Calories | 305kcal | 295kcal | 1% |
| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.091mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 23.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 4.15g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.814g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.206mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.666mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.716mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.319mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.226mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.37mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.677mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.823mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.505mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 1.619g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 2.965g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.391g | 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
172%
38%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
42%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hamburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 4036mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hamburger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.052g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hamburger is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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