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Hamburger vs. Apple pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between hamburgers and apple pie

  • The amount of vitamin B12, vitamin B3, zinc, iron, phosphorus, folate, vitamin B6, calcium, and vitamin B2 in hamburgers is higher than in apple pie.
  • Hamburgers cover your daily need for vitamin B12, 60% more than apple pie.
  • Apple pie has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of apple pie is 41, while the glycemic index of hamburgers is 66.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain and Pie, apple, commercially prepared, unenriched flour.

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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 14% 31% 20% 108% 30% 78% 58% 54% 28% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5% 3.3% 5.7% 45% 15% 4.4% 10% 35% 24% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +185.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +827.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +247.7%
Contains more IronIron +138%
Contains more CopperCopper +97.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +1693.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +466.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +19.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -35.7%
~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% 0% 0% 54% 58% 101% 19% 47% 180% 0% 42% 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 11% 9.7% 0% 0% 34% 36% 21% 7.1% 8.8% 1.3% 0% 3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +61.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +58.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +377.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +160.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +434.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +14300%
Contains more FolateFolate +1300%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~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
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
2% 11% 34% 52%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 34 g
Water: 52.2 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +798.9%
Contains more FatsFats +30.5%
Contains more OtherOther +98.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +41.1%
Contains more WaterWater +22.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
46% 50% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.096 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.495 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.38 g
37% 42% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.797 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.388 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.198 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +25.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -25.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +478.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Hamburger Apple pie
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 Hamburger Apple pie DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.44µg 0.01µg 60%
Protein 17.08g 1.9g 30%
Vitamin B3 5.365mg 1.123mg 27%
Zinc 2.87mg 0.16mg 25%
Iron 2.88mg 1.21mg 21%
Phosphorus 136mg 24mg 16%
Cholesterol 47mg 0mg 16%
Folate 56µg 4µg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.203mg 0.038mg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.38g 2.198g 12%
Calcium 102mg 11mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.217mg 0.134mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.158mg 7%
Saturated fat 5.096g 3.797g 6%
Sodium 414mg 266mg 6%
Potassium 226mg 65mg 5%
Copper 0.091mg 0.046mg 5%
Fats 14.36g 11g 5%
Vitamin C 0mg 3.2mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 0.119mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 5.495g 4.388g 3%
Calories 295kcal 237kcal 3%
Fructose 2.03g 3%
Magnesium 20mg 7mg 3%
Fiber 0.9g 1.6g 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 29µg 3%
Carbs 24.1g 34g 3%
Manganese 0.217mg 0.182mg 2%
Net carbs 23.2g 32.4g N/A
Sugar 4.15g N/A
Trans fat 0.814g N/A
Tryptophan 0.206mg 0.026mg 0%
Threonine 0.666mg 0.054mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.716mg 0.073mg 0%
Leucine 1.319mg 0.129mg 0%
Lysine 1.226mg 0.07mg 0%
Methionine 0.37mg 0.032mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.677mg 0.088mg 0%
Valine 0.823mg 0.084mg 0%
Histidine 0.505mg 0.038mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hamburger Apple pie
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
38%
Hamburger
10%
Apple pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Hamburger
15%
Apple pie

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?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple pie
Apple pie contains less Sodium (difference - 148mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.299g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
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. Apple pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173239/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.