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Olive oil vs. Hamburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between olive oil and hamburgers

  • The amount of vitamin B12, vitamin B3, iron, zinc, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and vitamin B1 in hamburgers is higher than in olive oil.
  • Hamburgers cover your daily need for vitamin B12, 60% more than olive oil.
  • Olive oil contains 3 times more saturated Fat than hamburgers. While olive oil contains 13.808g of saturated Fat, hamburgers contain only 5.096g.
  • Olive oil has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of olive oil is 0, while the glycemic index of hamburgers is 66.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Oil, olive, salad or cooking 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% 0.3% 0.09% 21% 0% 0% 0% 0.26% 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 -99.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +10100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +22500%
Contains more IronIron +414.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
~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% 0% 287% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 151% 0% 0.16%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 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 FatsFats +596.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 75% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 13.808 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 72.961 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.523 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1227.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2669.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -63.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Olive oil Hamburger Opinion
Calories 884kcal 295kcal Olive oil
Protein 0g 17.08g Hamburger
Fats 100g 14.36g Olive oil
Net carbs 0g 23.2g Hamburger
Carbs 0g 24.1g Hamburger
Cholesterol 0mg 47mg Olive oil
Magnesium 0mg 20mg Hamburger
Calcium 1mg 102mg Hamburger
Potassium 1mg 226mg Hamburger
Iron 0.56mg 2.88mg Hamburger
Sugar 0g 4.15g Olive oil
Fiber 0g 0.9g Hamburger
Copper 0mg 0.091mg Hamburger
Zinc 0mg 2.87mg Hamburger
Phosphorus 0mg 136mg Hamburger
Sodium 2mg 414mg Olive oil
Vitamin E 14.35mg Olive oil
Manganese 0mg 0.217mg Hamburger
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.217mg Hamburger
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.25mg Hamburger
Vitamin B3 0mg 5.365mg Hamburger
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.31mg Hamburger
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.203mg Hamburger
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.44µg Hamburger
Vitamin K 60.2µg Olive oil
Folate 0µg 56µg Hamburger
Trans Fat 0.814g Olive oil
Choline 0.3mg Olive oil
Saturated Fat 13.808g 5.096g Hamburger
Monounsaturated fat 72.961g 5.495g Olive oil
Polyunsaturated fat 10.523g 0.38g Olive oil
Tryptophan 0mg 0.206mg Hamburger
Threonine 0mg 0.666mg Hamburger
Isoleucine 0mg 0.716mg Hamburger
Leucine 0mg 1.319mg Hamburger
Lysine 0mg 1.226mg Hamburger
Methionine 0mg 0.37mg Hamburger
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.677mg Hamburger
Valine 0mg 0.823mg Hamburger
Histidine 0mg 0.505mg Hamburger
Fructose 2.03g Hamburger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Olive oil 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
34%
Olive oil
38%
Hamburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Olive oil
42%
Hamburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Olive oil
Olive oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Olive oil
Olive oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Olive oil
Olive oil contains less Sodium (difference - 412mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Olive oil
Olive oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hamburger
Hamburger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.712g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hamburger
Hamburger is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hamburger
Hamburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Olive oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171413/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.