Ground beef vs. Hamburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between ground beef and hamburgers
- Ground beef has more vitamin B12, zinc, and vitamin B6; however, hamburgers are higher in vitamin B1, folate, manganese, vitamin B3, and iron.
- Ground beef covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 44% more than hamburgers.
- Hamburgers contain 2 times less zinc than ground beef. Ground beef contains 5.84mg of zinc, while hamburgers contain 2.87mg.
- Hamburgers have less cholesterol.
- The glycemic index of hamburgers is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked 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 ZincZinc | +103.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +22.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -82.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +17.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +209.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +26.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +15.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2311.1% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +65.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +53.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +72.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +325.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +46.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +33.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +700% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23.87 g
Fats:
15.37 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.37 g
Other:
2.39 g
Protein:
17.08 g
Fats:
14.36 g
Carbs:
24.1 g
Water:
42.67 g
Other:
1.79 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +39.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +36.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +33.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
~equal in
Fats
~14.36g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.073 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.408 g
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 | +33.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -16.1% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.38g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.49µg | 1.44µg | 44% |
| Selenium | 19.1µg | 35% | |
| Zinc | 5.84mg | 2.87mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 73mg | 414mg | 15% |
| Protein | 23.87g | 17.08g | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.051mg | 0.217mg | 14% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 47mg | 14% |
| Choline | 73.2mg | 13% | |
| Folate | 7µg | 56µg | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.217mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2.27mg | 2.88mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.311mg | 0.203mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 0g | 24.1g | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.026mg | 5.365mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 102mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.171mg | 0.25mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.322g | 5.495g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 6.073g | 5.096g | 4% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.9g | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 166mg | 136mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.512mg | 0.31mg | 4% |
| Fructose | 2.03g | 3% | |
| Calories | 241kcal | 295kcal | 3% |
| Fats | 15.37g | 14.36g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.9µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 1% | |
| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.091mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 23.2g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Potassium | 241mg | 226mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 4.15g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.173g | 0.814g | N/A |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.408g | 0.38g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.121mg | 0.206mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.923mg | 0.666mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.055mg | 0.716mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.861mg | 1.319mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.976mg | 1.226mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.614mg | 0.37mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 0.677mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.172mg | 0.823mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.775mg | 0.505mg | 0% |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A |
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
46%
38%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
42%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hamburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hamburger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.977g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hamburger is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 341mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground beef is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.