Biscuit vs. Hamburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between biscuits and hamburgers?
- Biscuits are richer in calcium, vitamin B1, and manganese, yet hamburgers are richer in vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6.
- Hamburgers' daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 57% higher.
- Biscuits have 2 times more calcium than hamburgers. Biscuits have 235mg of calcium, while hamburgers have 102mg.
- Hamburgers contain less sodium.
- Biscuits have a lower glycemic index than hamburgers.
We used Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe and Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain 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 | +130.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +20.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +74.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +11.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +86.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +11% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +431.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -28.6% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +64.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +24% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +81.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +480% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1700% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +13.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +85.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +78.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +144% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +47.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -15.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +26.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +995.5% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.08µg | 1.44µg | 57% |
| Selenium | 19.5µg | 35% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.163g | 0.38g | 25% |
| Zinc | 0.54mg | 2.87mg | 21% |
| Protein | 7g | 17.08g | 20% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.949mg | 5.365mg | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 47mg | 15% |
| Calcium | 235mg | 102mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.035mg | 0.203mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.356mg | 0.217mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 580mg | 414mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.378mg | 0.217mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 44.6g | 24.1g | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.31mg | 0.25mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 4.324g | 5.096g | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.93g | 5.495g | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 164mg | 136mg | 4% |
| Calories | 353kcal | 295kcal | 3% |
| Fructose | 2.03g | 3% | |
| Potassium | 121mg | 226mg | 3% |
| Fats | 16.3g | 14.36g | 3% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 0.9g | 2% |
| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.091mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.285mg | 0.31mg | 1% |
| Folate | 61µg | 56µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 43.1g | 23.2g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 20mg | 0% |
| Iron | 2.9mg | 2.88mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.18g | 4.15g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.814g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.087mg | 0.206mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.211mg | 0.666mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.273mg | 0.716mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.514mg | 1.319mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.226mg | 1.226mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.132mg | 0.37mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.347mg | 0.677mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.313mg | 0.823mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.161mg | 0.505mg | 0% |
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
55%
42%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 166mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Biscuit is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.97g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Biscuit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.772g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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