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Hamburger vs. Arugula — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are hamburgers and arugula different?

  • Hamburgers are higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, zinc, iron, and vitamin B1; however, arugula is richer in vitamin A and vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for hamburgers is 60% higher.
  • Arugula has a lower glycemic index (32) than hamburgers (66).

Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain and Arugula, raw are the varieties used in this article.

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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 34% 48% 33% 55% 25% 13% 22% 3.5% 42% 1.6%
Contains more IronIron +97.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +19.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +510.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +161.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +135%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +56.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +63.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +47.9%

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 50% 40% 8.6% 0% 11% 20% 5.7% 26% 17% 0% 272% 73% 8.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +393.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +190.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1659%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +178.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +41%
Contains more FolateFolate +73.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
3% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.58 g
Fats: 0.66 g
Carbs: 3.65 g
Water: 91.71 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +562%
Contains more FatsFats +2075.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +560.3%
Contains more OtherOther +27.9%
Contains more WaterWater +114.9%

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
19% 11% 70%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.086 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.049 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.319 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +11114.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +19.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hamburger Arugula DV% diff.
Vitamin K 108.6µg 91%
Vitamin B12 1.44µg 0µg 60%
Vitamin B3 5.365mg 0.305mg 32%
Protein 17.08g 2.58g 29%
Saturated fat 5.096g 0.086g 23%
Zinc 2.87mg 0.47mg 22%
Fats 14.36g 0.66g 21%
Iron 2.88mg 1.46mg 18%
Sodium 414mg 27mg 17%
Vitamin C 0mg 15mg 17%
Cholesterol 47mg 0mg 16%
Calories 295kcal 25kcal 14%
Monounsaturated fat 5.495g 0.049g 14%
Vitamin B1 0.217mg 0.044mg 14%
Vitamin A 0µg 119µg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.086mg 13%
Phosphorus 136mg 52mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.203mg 0.073mg 10%
Folate 56µg 97µg 10%
Carbs 24.1g 3.65g 7%
Magnesium 20mg 47mg 6%
Calcium 102mg 160mg 6%
Manganese 0.217mg 0.321mg 5%
Potassium 226mg 369mg 4%
Choline 15.3mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 0.437mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.43mg 3%
Fructose 2.03g 3%
Fiber 0.9g 1.6g 3%
Copper 0.091mg 0.076mg 2%
Selenium 0.3µg 1%
Net carbs 23.2g 2.05g N/A
Sugar 4.15g 2.05g N/A
Trans fat 0.814g 0g N/A
Polyunsaturated fat 0.38g 0.319g 0%
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Hamburger Arugula
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
41%
Arugula
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Hamburger
28%
Arugula

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Hamburger
Hamburger is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arugula
Arugula contains less Sodium (difference - 387mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.01g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Arugula - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169387/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.