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Hamburger vs. Beef broiled — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are hamburgers and beef broiled different?

  • Hamburgers are richer in vitamin B1, folate, manganese, and calcium, while beef broiled is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B6, and phosphorus.
  • Beef broiled covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 50% more than hamburgers.
  • Hamburgers contain 18 times more manganese than beef broiled. Hamburgers contain 0.217mg of manganese, while beef broiled contains 0.012mg.
  • Beef broiled is lower in sodium.
  • Hamburgers have a higher glycemic index (66) than beef broiled (0).

Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain and Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, patty, cooked, broiled types were 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 15% 5.4% 28% 98% 28% 172% 85% 9.4% 1.6% 117%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +466.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1708.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +40.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +119.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +45.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.6%
~equal in Magnesium ~21mg
~equal in Iron ~2.6mg
~equal in Copper ~0.085mg

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 0% 1% 2.4% 0% 12% 41% 101% 39% 88% 330% 3% 6.8% 45%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +371.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +42%
Contains more FolateFolate +522.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +112.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +88.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +83.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~5.378mg

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
26% 15% 58%
Protein: 25.93 g
Fats: 15.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.98 g
Other: 0.68 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +163.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +51.8%
Contains more WaterWater +35.9%
~equal in Fats ~15.41g

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
45% 51% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.895 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.668 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.484 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -13.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +21.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +27.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hamburger Beef broiled DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.44µg 2.64µg 50%
Selenium 21.5µg 39%
Zinc 2.87mg 6.31mg 31%
Protein 17.08g 25.93g 18%
Sodium 414mg 72mg 15%
Choline 82.4mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.217mg 0.046mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.203mg 0.382mg 14%
Cholesterol 47mg 88mg 14%
Folate 56µg 9µg 12%
Phosphorus 136mg 198mg 9%
Manganese 0.217mg 0.012mg 9%
Calcium 102mg 18mg 8%
Carbs 24.1g 0g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 0.658mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.176mg 6%
Iron 2.88mg 2.6mg 4%
Fiber 0.9g 0g 4%
Saturated fat 5.096g 5.895g 4%
Potassium 226mg 318mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 5.495g 6.668g 3%
Fructose 2.03g 3%
Calories 295kcal 250kcal 2%
Fats 14.36g 15.41g 2%
Copper 0.091mg 0.085mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.2µg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.38g 0.484g 1%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 1%
Net carbs 23.2g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Magnesium 20mg 21mg 0%
Sugar 4.15g 0g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Vitamin B3 5.365mg 5.378mg 0%
Trans fat 0.814g 0.572g N/A
Tryptophan 0.206mg 0.094mg 0%
Threonine 0.666mg 0.72mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.716mg 0.822mg 0%
Leucine 1.319mg 1.45mg 0%
Lysine 1.226mg 1.54mg 0%
Methionine 0.37mg 0.478mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.677mg 0.725mg 0%
Valine 0.823mg 0.914mg 0%
Histidine 0.505mg 0.604mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.044g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.012g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Hamburger Beef broiled
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
51%
Beef broiled
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Hamburger
56%
Beef broiled

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hamburger
Hamburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hamburger
Hamburger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.799g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hamburger
Hamburger is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled contains less Sodium (difference - 342mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled 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.

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. Beef broiled - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174032/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.