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Mackerel vs. Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between mackerel and cheeseburgers?

  • Mackerel is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B6, magnesium, and phosphorus, while cheeseburgers are higher in folate, iron, zinc, and manganese.
  • Mackerel's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 760% higher.
  • Cheeseburgers have 4 times less magnesium than mackerel. Mackerel has 97mg of magnesium, while cheeseburgers have 26mg.
  • Mackerel is lower in sodium.
  • Cheeseburgers have a higher glycemic index (66) than mackerel (0).

We used Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain types in this comparison.

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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 69% 4.5% 35% 59% 31% 26% 119% 11% 2.6% 281%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +273.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +104.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +72.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +163.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +693.3%
Contains more IronIron +72.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +18.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +164.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1480%

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 1.3% 18% 0% 0% 40% 95% 128% 59% 106% 2375% 0% 1.5% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +13.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +31.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +81.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +101.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +84.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +3400%
~equal in Vitamin A ~50µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 g
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 ProteinProtein +44.5%
Contains more FatsFats +21%
Contains more WaterWater +37.9%
Contains more OtherOther +140.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 45% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.176 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.3 g
48% 40% 12%
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 -35.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +29.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +159.3%

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 Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Cheeseburger DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 19µg 0.76µg 760%
Selenium 51.6µg 19.6µg 58%
Sodium 83mg 515mg 19%
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.228mg 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 1.658g 18%
Magnesium 97mg 26mg 17%
Folate 2µg 70µg 17%
Phosphorus 278mg 161mg 17%
Protein 23.85g 16.51g 15%
Zinc 0.94mg 2.49mg 14%
Iron 1.57mg 2.71mg 14%
Manganese 0.02mg 0.316mg 13%
Cholesterol 75mg 43mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.293mg 11%
Calcium 15mg 119mg 10%
Saturated fat 4.176g 6.473g 10%
Vitamin B3 6.85mg 5.217mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.99mg 0.545mg 9%
Carbs 0g 28.03g 9%
Fiber 0g 2g 8%
Starch 19.87g 8%
Potassium 401mg 196mg 6%
Choline 28.9mg 5%
Fats 17.81g 14.72g 5%
Vitamin K 4.2µg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.412mg 0.363mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 7.006g 5.413g 4%
Vitamin E 0.52mg 3%
Fructose 1.94g 2%
Calories 262kcal 308kcal 2%
Copper 0.094mg 0.111mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 0g 26.03g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Sugar 4.88g N/A
Vitamin A 54µg 50µg 0%
Trans fat 0.57g N/A
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.155mg 0%
Threonine 1.045mg 0.571mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.099mg 0.755mg 0%
Leucine 1.938mg 1.316mg 0%
Lysine 2.19mg 0.784mg 0%
Methionine 0.706mg 0.377mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.755mg 0%
Valine 1.228mg 0.881mg 0%
Histidine 0.702mg 0.445mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.504g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.699g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.106g 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
217%
Mackerel
42%
Cheeseburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Mackerel
56%
Cheeseburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mackerel
Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 432mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.297g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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/175120/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.

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