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Hamburger vs. Sockeye salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Hamburger and Sockeye salmon?

  • Hamburger is richer in Iron, Zinc, and Folate, yet Sockeye salmon is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5.
  • Sockeye salmon's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 126% higher.
  • Hamburger has 8 times more Folate than Sockeye salmon. Hamburger has 56µg of Folate, while Sockeye salmon has 7µg.
  • Sockeye salmon contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain and Fish, salmon, sockeye, cooked, dry heat 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.
Hamburger
Hamburger
5
:
5
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon
Contains more Calcium +827.3%
Contains more Iron +453.8%
Contains more Zinc +421.8%
Contains more Copper +19.7%
Contains more Manganese +1569.2%
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains more Phosphorus +124.3%
Contains more Potassium +92.9%
Contains less Sodium -77.8%
Hamburger
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 108% 15% 59% 20% 54% 79% 31% 29% 0%
Sockeye salmon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 20% 26% 131% 39% 12% 15% 26% 2% 194%
Contains more Calcium +827.3%
Contains more Iron +453.8%
Contains more Zinc +421.8%
Contains more Copper +19.7%
Contains more Manganese +1569.2%
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains more Phosphorus +124.3%
Contains more Potassium +92.9%
Contains less Sodium -77.8%

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.
Hamburger
Hamburger
3
:
8
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon
Contains more Vitamin B1 +38.2%
Contains more Folate +700%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +88.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +311%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +307.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +210.4%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.246
Hamburger
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 55% 58% 101% 19% 47% 43% 180% 0%
Sockeye salmon
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 20% 501% 0% 40% 57% 190% 77% 191% 6% 559% 1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +38.2%
Contains more Folate +700%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +88.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +311%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +307.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +210.4%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.246

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Hamburger
Hamburger
3
:
2
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon
Contains more Fats +157.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +188.7%
Contains more Protein +55%
Contains more Water +57.8%
Hamburger
17% 14% 24% 43% 2%
Protein: 17.08 g
Fats: 14.36 g
Carbs: 24.1 g
Water: 42.67 g
Other: 1.79 g
Sockeye salmon
26% 6% 67%
Protein: 26.48 g
Fats: 5.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.33 g
Other: 0.62 g
Contains more Fats +157.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +188.7%
Contains more Protein +55%
Contains more Water +57.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Hamburger
Hamburger
1
:
2
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +194.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +249.2%
Hamburger
46% 50% 3%
Saturated Fat: 5.096 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.495 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.38 g
Sockeye salmon
23% 45% 32%
Saturated Fat: 0.969 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.864 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.327 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +194.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +249.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hamburger Sockeye salmon Opinion
Net carbs 23.2g 0g Hamburger
Protein 17.08g 26.48g Sockeye salmon
Fats 14.36g 5.57g Hamburger
Carbs 24.1g 0g Hamburger
Calories 295kcal 156kcal Hamburger
Fructose 2.03g 0g Hamburger
Sugar 4.15g 0g Sockeye salmon
Fiber 0.9g 0g Hamburger
Calcium 102mg 11mg Hamburger
Iron 2.88mg 0.52mg Hamburger
Magnesium 20mg 36mg Sockeye salmon
Phosphorus 136mg 305mg Sockeye salmon
Potassium 226mg 436mg Sockeye salmon
Sodium 414mg 92mg Sockeye salmon
Zinc 2.87mg 0.55mg Hamburger
Copper 0.091mg 0.076mg Hamburger
Manganese 0.217mg 0.013mg Hamburger
Selenium 35.5µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin A 0IU 193IU Sockeye salmon
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 58µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin E 0.99mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin D 670IU Sockeye salmon
Vitamin D 16.7µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B1 0.217mg 0.157mg Hamburger
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.246mg Hamburger
Vitamin B3 5.365mg 10.123mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 1.274mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B6 0.203mg 0.827mg Sockeye salmon
Folate 56µg 7µg Hamburger
Vitamin B12 1.44µg 4.47µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin K 0.1µg Sockeye salmon
Tryptophan 0.206mg 0.335mg Sockeye salmon
Threonine 0.666mg 1.247mg Sockeye salmon
Isoleucine 0.716mg 1.274mg Sockeye salmon
Leucine 1.319mg 2.185mg Sockeye salmon
Lysine 1.226mg 2.574mg Sockeye salmon
Methionine 0.37mg 0.858mg Sockeye salmon
Phenylalanine 0.677mg 1.086mg Sockeye salmon
Valine 0.823mg 1.461mg Sockeye salmon
Histidine 0.505mg 0.711mg Sockeye salmon
Cholesterol 47mg 61mg Hamburger
Trans Fat 0.814g 0.023g Sockeye salmon
Saturated Fat 5.096g 0.969g Sockeye salmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.56g Sockeye salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.299g Sockeye salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.093g Sockeye salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 5.495g 1.864g Hamburger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.38g 1.327g Sockeye salmon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g Sockeye salmon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Hamburger Sockeye salmon
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
42%
Hamburger
137%
Sockeye salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Hamburger
47%
Sockeye salmon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 322mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.127g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hamburger
Hamburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Hamburger
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.

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. Sockeye salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173692/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.