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BURGER KING, Hamburger vs. Pasta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between BURGER KING, Hamburger and Pasta

  • Pasta contains less Iron, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B2, and Potassium than BURGER KING, Hamburger.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from BURGER KING, Hamburger is 22% higher.
  • Pasta has 77 times less Sodium than BURGER KING, Hamburger. BURGER KING, Hamburger has 461mg of Sodium, while Pasta has 6mg.

Food types used in this article are BURGER KING, Hamburger and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 23% 19% 108% 40% 65% 54% 60% 43% 136%
Pasta
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 1.8% 2.1% 43% 31% 15% 27% 0.78% 29% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +38.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1166.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +804.2%
Contains more IronIron +151.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +30.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +325%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +46%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.7%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.67% 0% 0.8% 0% 84% 52% 74% 13% 23% 0% 14% 48% 0%
Pasta
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 1.2% 0% 0% 52% 35% 19% 11% 7.8% 18% 0% 48% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +59.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +51.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +297.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +21.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +197.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Folate ~64µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 11% 27% 46% 2%
Protein: 14.85 g
Fats: 10.55 g
Carbs: 26.76 g
Water: 45.97 g
Other: 1.87 g
Pasta
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5% 25% 69%
Protein: 5.15 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 24.93 g
Water: 68.56 g
Other: 0.31 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +188.3%
Contains more FatsFats +904.8%
Contains more OtherOther +503.2%
Contains more WaterWater +49.1%
~equal in Carbs ~24.93g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 46% 13%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.821 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.249 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.244 g
Pasta
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21% 18% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.15 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.429 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +3326.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +190%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -96.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient BURGER KING, Hamburger Pasta Opinion
Calories 261kcal 131kcal BURGER KING, Hamburger
Protein 14.85g 5.15g BURGER KING, Hamburger
Fats 10.55g 1.05g BURGER KING, Hamburger
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg BURGER KING, Hamburger
Net carbs 25.76g 24.93g BURGER KING, Hamburger
Carbs 26.76g 24.93g BURGER KING, Hamburger
Cholesterol 35mg 33mg Pasta
Magnesium 25mg 18mg BURGER KING, Hamburger
Calcium 76mg 6mg BURGER KING, Hamburger
Potassium 217mg 24mg BURGER KING, Hamburger
Iron 2.87mg 1.14mg BURGER KING, Hamburger
Sugar 5.6g Pasta
Fiber 1g BURGER KING, Hamburger
Copper 0.121mg 0.093mg BURGER KING, Hamburger
Zinc 2.38mg 0.56mg BURGER KING, Hamburger
Phosphorus 126mg 63mg BURGER KING, Hamburger
Sodium 461mg 6mg Pasta
Vitamin A 20IU Pasta
Vitamin A RAE 6µg Pasta
Vitamin E 0.04mg BURGER KING, Hamburger
Manganese 0.327mg 0.224mg BURGER KING, Hamburger
Selenium 24.9µg BURGER KING, Hamburger
Vitamin B1 0.334mg 0.209mg BURGER KING, Hamburger
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.15mg BURGER KING, Hamburger
Vitamin B3 3.947mg 0.992mg BURGER KING, Hamburger
Vitamin B5 0.222mg 0.183mg BURGER KING, Hamburger
Vitamin B6 0.101mg 0.034mg BURGER KING, Hamburger
Vitamin B12 0.14µg Pasta
Vitamin K 5.5µg BURGER KING, Hamburger
Folate 64µg 64µg
Trans Fat 0.467g Pasta
Saturated Fat 3.821g 0.15g Pasta
Monounsaturated Fat 4.249g 0.124g BURGER KING, Hamburger
Polyunsaturated fat 1.244g 0.429g BURGER KING, Hamburger
Tryptophan 0.065mg Pasta
Threonine 0.134mg Pasta
Isoleucine 0.197mg Pasta
Leucine 0.348mg Pasta
Lysine 0.097mg Pasta
Methionine 0.079mg Pasta
Phenylalanine 0.247mg Pasta
Valine 0.217mg Pasta
Histidine 0.103mg Pasta
Fructose 2.73g BURGER KING, Hamburger
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g BURGER KING, Hamburger
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g BURGER KING, Hamburger
Omega-3 - ALA 0.106g BURGER KING, Hamburger
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g BURGER KING, Hamburger
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g BURGER KING, Hamburger
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g BURGER KING, Hamburger
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.012g BURGER KING, Hamburger
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g BURGER KING, Hamburger
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.967g BURGER KING, Hamburger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
BURGER KING, Hamburger Pasta
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
24%
BURGER KING, Hamburger
15%
Pasta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
BURGER KING, Hamburger
16%
Pasta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 455mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.671g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
BURGER KING, Hamburger
BURGER KING, Hamburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
BURGER KING, Hamburger
BURGER KING, Hamburger is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
BURGER KING, Hamburger
BURGER KING, Hamburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
BURGER KING, Hamburger
BURGER KING, Hamburger is relatively richer in vitamins

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. BURGER KING, Hamburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170328/nutrients
  2. Pasta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169728/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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