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Salmon vs. Veggie burger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between salmon and veggie burger

  • Salmon is richer in vitamin D, selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and vitamin B5, yet veggie burger is richer in vitamin B1, manganese, iron, and folate.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for veggie burger is 193% higher.
  • Salmon has a lower glycemic index than veggie burger.

Food types used in this article are Fish, salmon, Atlantic, farmed, cooked, dry heat and Veggie burgers or soyburgers, unprepared.

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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.
Salmon
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 4.5% 34% 13% 16% 12% 108% 8% 2.1% 226%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 40% 41% 29% 90% 67% 34% 88% 74% 124% 123%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +15.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +22.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +83.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +86.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +806.7%
Contains more IronIron +608.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +308.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +193%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5843.8%

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.
Salmon
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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 12% 14% 23% 393% 85% 31% 151% 89% 149% 350% 0.25% 26% 49%
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 15% 0.96% 4.6% 0% 663% 56% 70% 17% 70% 251% 11% 93% 11%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1337.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +395.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +114.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +410.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +113.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +39.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +366.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +21.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +679.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +80.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4100%
Contains more FolateFolate +264.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Salmon
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22% 12% 65%
Protein: 22.1 g
Fats: 12.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.75 g
Other: 0.8 g
16% 6% 14% 61% 3%
Protein: 15.7 g
Fats: 6.3 g
Carbs: 14.27 g
Water: 61.21 g
Other: 2.52 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +40.8%
Contains more FatsFats +96%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +215%
~equal in Water ~61.21g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Salmon
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22% 38% 41%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.397 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.553 g
27% 34% 39%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.44 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.023 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +135.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +125.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -39.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Salmon Veggie burger Opinion
Calories 206kcal 177kcal Salmon
Protein 22.1g 15.7g Salmon
Fats 12.35g 6.3g Salmon
Vitamin C 3.7mg 4.5mg Veggie burger
Net carbs 0g 9.37g Veggie burger
Carbs 0g 14.27g Veggie burger
Cholesterol 63mg 5mg Veggie burger
Vitamin D 526IU 0IU Salmon
Magnesium 30mg 56mg Veggie burger
Calcium 15mg 136mg Veggie burger
Potassium 384mg 333mg Salmon
Iron 0.34mg 2.41mg Veggie burger
Sugar 0g 1.07g Salmon
Fiber 0g 4.9g Veggie burger
Copper 0.049mg 0.2mg Veggie burger
Zinc 0.43mg 1.26mg Veggie burger
Starch 5.78g Veggie burger
Phosphorus 252mg 206mg Salmon
Sodium 61mg 569mg Salmon
Vitamin A 230IU 16IU Salmon
Vitamin A 69µg 1µg Salmon
Vitamin E 1.14mg 0.23mg Salmon
Vitamin D 13.1µg 0µg Salmon
Manganese 0.016mg 0.951mg Veggie burger
Selenium 41.4µg 22.6µg Salmon
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 2.651mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.244mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B3 8.045mg 3.753mg Salmon
Vitamin B5 1.475mg 0.289mg Salmon
Vitamin B6 0.647mg 0.303mg Salmon
Vitamin B12 2.8µg 2.01µg Salmon
Vitamin K 0.1µg 4.2µg Veggie burger
Folate 34µg 124µg Veggie burger
Choline 90.5mg 19.4mg Salmon
Saturated Fat 2.397g 1.44g Veggie burger
Monounsaturated Fat 4.181g 1.778g Salmon
Polyunsaturated fat 4.553g 2.023g Salmon
Tryptophan 0.248mg 0.162mg Salmon
Threonine 0.969mg 0.605mg Salmon
Isoleucine 1.018mg 0.78mg Salmon
Leucine 1.796mg 1.399mg Salmon
Lysine 2.03mg 1.004mg Salmon
Methionine 0.654mg 0.291mg Salmon
Phenylalanine 0.863mg 0.885mg Veggie burger
Valine 1.139mg 0.89mg Salmon
Histidine 0.651mg 0.465mg Salmon
Fructose 0.13g Veggie burger
Omega-3 - EPA 0.69g 0g Salmon
Omega-3 - DHA 1.457g 0g Salmon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.081g Veggie burger
Omega-3 - DPA 0.17g 0g Salmon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Salmon Veggie burger
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
106%
Salmon
97%
Veggie burger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
44%
Salmon
71%
Veggie burger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.957g)
Which food is cheaper?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is cheaper (difference - $13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salmon
Salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salmon
Salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 508mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salmon
Salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
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. Salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175168/nutrients
  2. Veggie burger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174287/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.