Sockeye salmon vs. Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between sockeye salmon and cheeseburgers
- Sockeye salmon is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin D, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, selenium, and phosphorus, yet cheeseburgers are higher in iron and zinc.
- Sockeye salmon covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 155% more than cheeseburgers.
- Sockeye salmon contains 335 times more vitamin D than cheeseburgers. While sockeye salmon contains 670IU of vitamin D, cheeseburgers contain only 2IU.
- The amount of sodium in sockeye salmon is lower.
- The glycemic index of sockeye salmon is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Fish, salmon, sockeye, cooked, dry heat and Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain.
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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 | +38.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +122.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +89.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -82.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +81.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +981.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +421.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +46.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +352.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2330.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +16% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +90.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +16600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +94% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +133.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +262.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +488.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +289.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +86.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +47.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +4100% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +900% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
26.48 g
Fats:
5.57 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
67.33 g
Other:
0.62 g
Protein:
16.51 g
Fats:
14.72 g
Carbs:
28.03 g
Water:
38.63 g
Other:
2.11 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +60.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +74.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +164.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +240.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.969 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.864 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.327 g
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 | -85% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +190.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +24.9% |
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 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 | 4.47µg | 0.76µg | 155% |
| Vitamin D | 670IU | 2IU | 84% |
| Vitamin D | 16.7µg | 0.1µg | 83% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.827mg | 0.228mg | 46% |
| Vitamin B3 | 10.123mg | 5.217mg | 31% |
| Selenium | 35.5µg | 19.6µg | 29% |
| Iron | 0.52mg | 2.71mg | 27% |
| Saturated fat | 0.969g | 6.473g | 25% |
| Phosphorus | 305mg | 161mg | 21% |
| Protein | 26.48g | 16.51g | 20% |
| Sodium | 92mg | 515mg | 18% |
| Zinc | 0.55mg | 2.49mg | 18% |
| Folate | 7µg | 70µg | 16% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.274mg | 0.545mg | 15% |
| Choline | 112.6mg | 28.9mg | 15% |
| Fats | 5.57g | 14.72g | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.013mg | 0.316mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 119mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.157mg | 0.293mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.246mg | 0.363mg | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.864g | 5.413g | 9% |
| Carbs | 0g | 28.03g | 9% |
| Calories | 156kcal | 308kcal | 8% |
| Starch | 0g | 19.87g | 8% |
| Fiber | 0g | 2g | 8% |
| Potassium | 436mg | 196mg | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 61mg | 43mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.076mg | 0.111mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.99mg | 0.52mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 4.2µg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.327g | 1.658g | 2% |
| Fructose | 0g | 1.94g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 36mg | 26mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 58µg | 50µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 26.03g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 4.88g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.023g | 0.57g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.335mg | 0.155mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.247mg | 0.571mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.274mg | 0.755mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.185mg | 1.316mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.574mg | 0.784mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.858mg | 0.377mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.086mg | 0.755mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.461mg | 0.881mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.711mg | 0.445mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.299g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.56g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.125g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.093g | 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 | 0.019g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.322g | 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
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sockeye salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sockeye salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 423mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sockeye salmon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.504g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sockeye salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheeseburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheeseburger 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.