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Hamburger vs. Canola oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between hamburgers and canola oil

  • Hamburgers have more vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B3, zinc, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, and vitamin B6 than canola oil.
  • Hamburgers' daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 60% more.
  • Canola oil contains less sodium.
  • Hamburgers have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of hamburgers is 66, while the glycemic index of canola oil is 0.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain and Oil, canola.

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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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
~equal in Selenium ~0µg

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% 0% 349% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 178% 0% 0.11%
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 ~0µg
~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
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +596.4%

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
7% 64% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.365 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 63.276 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 28.142 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -30.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1051.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +7305.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hamburger Canola oil DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.38g 28.142g 185%
Monounsaturated fat 5.495g 63.276g 144%
Fats 14.36g 100g 132%
Vitamin E 17.46mg 116%
Vitamin B12 1.44µg 0µg 60%
Vitamin K 71.3µg 59%
Iron 2.88mg 0mg 36%
Protein 17.08g 0g 34%
Vitamin B3 5.365mg 0mg 34%
Calories 295kcal 884kcal 29%
Zinc 2.87mg 0mg 26%
Phosphorus 136mg 0mg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0mg 19%
Sodium 414mg 0mg 18%
Vitamin B1 0.217mg 0mg 18%
Cholesterol 47mg 0mg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.203mg 0mg 16%
Folate 56µg 0µg 14%
Saturated fat 5.096g 7.365g 10%
Calcium 102mg 0mg 10%
Copper 0.091mg 0mg 10%
Manganese 0.217mg 0mg 9%
Carbs 24.1g 0g 8%
Potassium 226mg 0mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 0mg 6%
Magnesium 20mg 0mg 5%
Fiber 0.9g 0g 4%
Fructose 2.03g 3%
Net carbs 23.2g 0g N/A
Sugar 4.15g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0.814g 0.395g N/A
Choline 0.2mg 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%
Omega-3 - ALA 9.137g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 18.64g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Hamburger Canola oil
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%
Canola oil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Hamburger
0%
Canola oil

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Hamburger
Hamburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hamburger
Hamburger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.269g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Canola oil
Canola oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Canola oil
Canola oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Canola oil
Canola oil contains less Sodium (difference - 414mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Canola oil
Canola oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Canola oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172336/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.