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Hamburger vs. Cassava — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between hamburger and cassava

  • Hamburger has more vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B3, zinc, phosphorus, and vitamin B2; however, cassava has more vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for hamburger is 60% higher.
  • Cassava is lower in cholesterol.
  • Cassava has a higher glycemic index than hamburger.

Food types used in this article are Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain and Cassava, raw.

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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% 4.8% 24% 10% 33% 9.3% 12% 1.8% 50% 3.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +537.5%
Contains more IronIron +966.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +744.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +403.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +19.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +77%
~equal in Magnesium ~21mg
~equal in Copper ~0.1mg

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 69% 0.78% 3.8% 0% 22% 11% 16% 6.4% 20% 0% 4.8% 20% 13%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +149.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +420.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +528.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +189.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +130.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +107.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~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
38% 60%
Protein: 1.36 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 38.06 g
Water: 59.68 g
Other: 0.62 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1155.9%
Contains more FatsFats +5028.6%
Contains more OtherOther +188.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +57.9%
Contains more WaterWater +39.9%

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
38% 38% 24%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.074 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.075 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.048 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +7226.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +691.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -98.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hamburger Cassava Opinion
Calories 295kcal 160kcal Hamburger
Protein 17.08g 1.36g Hamburger
Fats 14.36g 0.28g Hamburger
Vitamin C 0mg 20.6mg Cassava
Net carbs 23.2g 36.26g Cassava
Carbs 24.1g 38.06g Cassava
Cholesterol 47mg 0mg Cassava
Magnesium 20mg 21mg Cassava
Calcium 102mg 16mg Hamburger
Potassium 226mg 271mg Cassava
Iron 2.88mg 0.27mg Hamburger
Sugar 4.15g 1.7g Cassava
Fiber 0.9g 1.8g Cassava
Copper 0.091mg 0.1mg Cassava
Zinc 2.87mg 0.34mg Hamburger
Phosphorus 136mg 27mg Hamburger
Sodium 414mg 14mg Cassava
Vitamin A 0IU 13IU Cassava
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg Cassava
Vitamin E 0.19mg Cassava
Manganese 0.217mg 0.384mg Cassava
Selenium 0.7µg Cassava
Vitamin B1 0.217mg 0.087mg Hamburger
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.048mg Hamburger
Vitamin B3 5.365mg 0.854mg Hamburger
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 0.107mg Hamburger
Vitamin B6 0.203mg 0.088mg Hamburger
Vitamin B12 1.44µg 0µg Hamburger
Vitamin K 1.9µg Cassava
Folate 56µg 27µg Hamburger
Trans Fat 0.814g 0g Cassava
Choline 23.7mg Cassava
Saturated Fat 5.096g 0.074g Cassava
Monounsaturated Fat 5.495g 0.075g Hamburger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.38g 0.048g Hamburger
Tryptophan 0.206mg 0.019mg Hamburger
Threonine 0.666mg 0.028mg Hamburger
Isoleucine 0.716mg 0.027mg Hamburger
Leucine 1.319mg 0.039mg Hamburger
Lysine 1.226mg 0.044mg Hamburger
Methionine 0.37mg 0.011mg Hamburger
Phenylalanine 0.677mg 0.026mg Hamburger
Valine 0.823mg 0.035mg Hamburger
Histidine 0.505mg 0.02mg Hamburger
Fructose 2.03g Hamburger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Hamburger Cassava
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
14%
Cassava
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Hamburger
16%
Cassava

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hamburger
Hamburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Hamburger
Hamburger is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cassava
Cassava is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cassava
Cassava is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.45g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cassava
Cassava contains less Sodium (difference - 400mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cassava
Cassava is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.022g)
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.
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. Cassava - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169985/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.