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Wheat Bread vs. Hamburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Wheat Bread and Hamburger

  • Wheat Bread has more Manganese, Vitamin B1, Fiber, Iron, Copper, and Vitamin B2, however, Hamburger is higher in Vitamin B12, and Zinc.
  • Hamburger covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 60% more than Wheat Bread.
  • Hamburger contains 6 times less Manganese than Wheat Bread. Wheat Bread contains 1.377mg of Manganese, while Hamburger contains 0.217mg.
  • Wheat Bread has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Bread, wheat, toasted and Fast foods, hamburger; double, 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 Calcium +61.8%
Contains more Iron +42%
Contains more Magnesium +195%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.2%
Contains more Copper +117.6%
Contains more Manganese +534.6%
Contains less Sodium -31.1%
Contains more Zinc +95.2%
Equal in Potassium - 226
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 50% 154% 43% 81% 20% 79% 41% 66% 180% 183%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 108% 15% 59% 20% 54% 79% 31% 29% 0%
Contains more Calcium +61.8%
Contains more Iron +42%
Contains more Magnesium +195%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.2%
Contains more Copper +117.6%
Contains more Manganese +534.6%
Contains less Sodium -31.1%
Contains more Zinc +95.2%
Equal in Potassium - 226

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +102.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +47.1%
Contains more Folate +53.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 0% 1% 110% 89% 118% 28% 36% 65% 0% 15%
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%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +102.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +47.1%
Contains more Folate +53.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +131.4%
Contains more Other +54.7%
Contains more Protein +31.8%
Contains more Fats +236.3%
Contains more Water +76.1%
13% 4% 56% 24% 3%
Protein: 12.96 g
Fats: 4.27 g
Carbs: 55.77 g
Water: 24.23 g
Other: 2.77 g
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
Contains more Carbs +131.4%
Contains more Other +54.7%
Contains more Protein +31.8%
Contains more Fats +236.3%
Contains more Water +76.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +352.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +439.3%
27% 27% 46%
Saturated Fat: 0.989 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.019 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.72 g
46% 50% 3%
Saturated Fat: 5.096 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.495 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.38 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +352.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +439.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wheat Bread Hamburger Opinion
Net carbs 51.07g 23.2g Wheat Bread
Protein 12.96g 17.08g Hamburger
Fats 4.27g 14.36g Hamburger
Carbs 55.77g 24.1g Wheat Bread
Calories 313kcal 295kcal Wheat Bread
Fructose 2.03g Hamburger
Sugar 6.42g 4.15g Hamburger
Fiber 4.7g 0.9g Wheat Bread
Calcium 165mg 102mg Wheat Bread
Iron 4.09mg 2.88mg Wheat Bread
Magnesium 59mg 20mg Wheat Bread
Phosphorus 188mg 136mg Wheat Bread
Potassium 223mg 226mg Hamburger
Sodium 601mg 414mg Hamburger
Zinc 1.47mg 2.87mg Hamburger
Copper 0.198mg 0.091mg Wheat Bread
Manganese 1.377mg 0.217mg Wheat Bread
Selenium 33.4µg Wheat Bread
Vitamin E 0.24mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B1 0.439mg 0.217mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B2 0.382mg 0.25mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B3 6.25mg 5.365mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B5 0.456mg 0.31mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B6 0.153mg 0.203mg Hamburger
Folate 86µg 56µg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.44µg Hamburger
Vitamin K 5.7µg Wheat Bread
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.206mg Hamburger
Threonine 0.299mg 0.666mg Hamburger
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0.716mg Hamburger
Leucine 0.461mg 1.319mg Hamburger
Lysine 0.215mg 1.226mg Hamburger
Methionine 0.105mg 0.37mg Hamburger
Phenylalanine 0.315mg 0.677mg Hamburger
Valine 0.31mg 0.823mg Hamburger
Histidine 0.15mg 0.505mg Hamburger
Cholesterol 0mg 47mg Wheat Bread
Trans Fat 0.814g Wheat Bread
Saturated Fat 0.989g 5.096g Wheat Bread
Monounsaturated Fat 1.019g 5.495g Hamburger
Polyunsaturated fat 1.72g 0.38g Wheat Bread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.161g Wheat Bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Wheat Bread Hamburger
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
38%
Wheat Bread
42%
Hamburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%
Wheat Bread
42%
Hamburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.107g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hamburger
Hamburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hamburger
Hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 187mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Hamburger
Hamburger is cheaper (difference - $0.3)

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. Wheat Bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172687/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.