Hamburger vs. Salmon raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between hamburgers and salmon raw?
- Hamburgers are richer in iron and zinc, yet salmon raw is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, copper, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2.
- Salmon raw's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 73% higher.
- Hamburgers have 9 times more sodium than salmon raw. Hamburgers have 414mg of sodium, while salmon raw has 44mg.
- Salmon raw has a lower glycemic index than hamburgers.
We used Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain and Fish, salmon, Atlantic, wild, raw 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +750% |
| Contains more IronIron | +260% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +348.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1256.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +45% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +116.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +174.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +47.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -89.4% |
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 FolateFolate | +124% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +52% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +46.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +436.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +303% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +120.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
17.08 g
Fats:
14.36 g
Carbs:
24.1 g
Water:
42.67 g
Other:
1.79 g
Protein:
19.84 g
Fats:
6.34 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
68.5 g
Other:
5.32 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +126.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +16.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +60.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +197.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.096 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.495 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.38 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.981 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.103 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.539 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +161.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -80.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +568.2% |
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 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 | 1.44µg | 3.18µg | 73% |
| Selenium | 36.5µg | 66% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.203mg | 0.818mg | 47% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.31mg | 1.664mg | 27% |
| Iron | 2.88mg | 0.8mg | 26% |
| Zinc | 2.87mg | 0.64mg | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 5.096g | 0.981g | 19% |
| Copper | 0.091mg | 0.25mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 414mg | 44mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.365mg | 7.86mg | 16% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.38g | 2.539g | 14% |
| Fats | 14.36g | 6.34g | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.25mg | 0.38mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 102mg | 12mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 136mg | 200mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.217mg | 0.016mg | 9% |
| Folate | 56µg | 25µg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.495g | 2.103g | 8% |
| Calories | 295kcal | 142kcal | 8% |
| Potassium | 226mg | 490mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 24.1g | 0g | 8% |
| Protein | 17.08g | 19.84g | 6% |
| Fiber | 0.9g | 0g | 4% |
| Fructose | 2.03g | 3% | |
| Cholesterol | 47mg | 55mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 29mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.217mg | 0.226mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 12µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 23.2g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.15g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.814g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.206mg | 0.222mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.666mg | 0.87mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.716mg | 0.914mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.319mg | 1.613mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.226mg | 1.822mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.37mg | 0.587mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.677mg | 0.775mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.823mg | 1.022mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.505mg | 0.584mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.321g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 1.115g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.287g | 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
38%
77%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salmon raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salmon raw contains less Sodium (difference - 370mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Salmon raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.115g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salmon raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salmon raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hamburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Hamburger is cheaper (difference - $13)
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.