Mackerel vs. Hamburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between mackerel and hamburgers?
- Mackerel is higher in vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B6, magnesium, vitamin B5, and vitamin B2, yet hamburgers are higher in zinc, iron, and folate.
- Mackerel's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 732% more.
- Mackerel has 5 times more magnesium than hamburgers. While mackerel has 97mg of magnesium, hamburgers have only 20mg.
- The amount of sodium in mackerel is lower.
- The glycemic index of mackerel is lower.
We used Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain types 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 | +385% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +77.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +104.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -80% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +580% |
| Contains more IronIron | +83.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +205.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +985% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +64.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +27.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +219.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +126.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1219.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +36.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2700% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +39.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +24% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +24.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +183.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -18.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +27.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1031.6% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 19µg | 1.44µg | 732% |
| Selenium | 51.6µg | 94% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.3g | 0.38g | 26% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.46mg | 0.203mg | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 278mg | 136mg | 20% |
| Zinc | 0.94mg | 2.87mg | 18% |
| Magnesium | 97mg | 20mg | 18% |
| Iron | 1.57mg | 2.88mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.99mg | 0.31mg | 14% |
| Protein | 23.85g | 17.08g | 14% |
| Sodium | 83mg | 414mg | 14% |
| Folate | 2µg | 56µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.412mg | 0.25mg | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.217mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.85mg | 5.365mg | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 75mg | 47mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 102mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 0g | 24.1g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 54µg | 0µg | 6% |
| Potassium | 401mg | 226mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.159mg | 0.217mg | 5% |
| Fats | 17.81g | 14.36g | 5% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.9g | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.006g | 5.495g | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 4.176g | 5.096g | 4% |
| Fructose | 2.03g | 3% | |
| Calories | 262kcal | 295kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 23.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.15g | N/A | |
| Copper | 0.094mg | 0.091mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.814g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.267mg | 0.206mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.045mg | 0.666mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.099mg | 0.716mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.938mg | 1.319mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.19mg | 1.226mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.706mg | 0.37mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 0.677mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.228mg | 0.823mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.702mg | 0.505mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.504g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.699g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.106g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 331mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mackerel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.92g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hamburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Hamburger 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.