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Chowder vs. Hamburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between chowder and hamburgers

  • Chowder has more vitamin A and polyunsaturated fat; however, hamburgers are higher in monounsaturated fat.
  • Chowder covers your daily vitamin A needs 23% more than hamburgers.
  • Hamburgers contain 5 times less polyunsaturated fat than chowder. Chowder contains 1.9g of polyunsaturated fat, while hamburgers contain 0.38g.
  • Chowder has less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of hamburgers is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Soup, chicken corn chowder, chunky, ready-to-serve, single brand 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 39% 0% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 31% 20% 108% 30% 78% 58% 54% 28% 0%
Contains less SodiumSodium -27.8%
~equal in Selenium ~µg

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% 19% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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% 0% 0% 0% 54% 58% 101% 19% 47% 180% 0% 42% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 6% 8% 82%
Protein: 3.1 g
Fats: 6.3 g
Carbs: 7.5 g
Water: 82.1 g
Other: 1 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 WaterWater +92.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +451%
Contains more FatsFats +127.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +221.3%
Contains more OtherOther +79%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
36% 26% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.75 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.9 g
46% 50% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.096 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.495 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.38 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -65.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +400%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +332.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chowder Hamburger
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
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 Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chowder Hamburger DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.44µg 60%
Iron 2.88mg 36%
Vitamin B3 5.365mg 34%
Protein 3.1g 17.08g 28%
Zinc 2.87mg 26%
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 19%
Phosphorus 136mg 19%
Vitamin B1 0.217mg 18%
Vitamin B6 0.203mg 16%
Saturated fat 1.75g 5.096g 15%
Folate 56µg 14%
Fats 6.3g 14.36g 12%
Cholesterol 11mg 47mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 1.27g 5.495g 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.9g 0.38g 10%
Calories 99kcal 295kcal 10%
Copper 0.091mg 10%
Calcium 102mg 10%
Manganese 0.217mg 9%
Potassium 226mg 7%
Vitamin A 58µg 0µg 6%
Carbs 7.5g 24.1g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 6%
Sodium 299mg 414mg 5%
Magnesium 20mg 5%
Fructose 2.03g 3%
Net carbs 6.6g 23.2g N/A
Sugar 4.15g N/A
Fiber 0.9g 0.9g 0%
Trans fat 0.814g N/A
Tryptophan 0.206mg 0%
Threonine 0.666mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.716mg 0%
Leucine 1.319mg 0%
Lysine 1.226mg 0%
Methionine 0.37mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.677mg 0%
Valine 0.823mg 0%
Histidine 0.505mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chowder Hamburger
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
1%
Chowder
38%
Hamburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Chowder
42%
Hamburger

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Hamburger
Hamburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hamburger
Hamburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chowder
Chowder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chowder
Chowder is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chowder
Chowder contains less Sodium (difference - 115mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chowder
Chowder is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.346g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chowder
Chowder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Chowder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171585/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.