Hamburger vs. Chicken meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are hamburgers and chicken meat different?
- Hamburgers are higher in vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B1, folate, and calcium; however, chicken meat is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and vitamin B5.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for hamburgers is 48% higher.
- Hamburgers contain 11 times more folate than chicken meat. While hamburgers contain 56µg of folate, chicken meat contains only 5µg.
- Chicken meat has less sodium.
- Chicken meat has a lower glycemic index (0) than hamburgers (66).
Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain and Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +580% |
| Contains more IronIron | +128.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +37.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +47.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +985% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +15% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +33.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -80.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +244.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +48.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +380% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1020% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +58.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +232.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +97% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
17.08 g
Fats:
14.36 g
Carbs:
24.1 g
Water:
42.67 g
Other:
1.79 g
Protein:
27.3 g
Fats:
13.6 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.45 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +-611.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +59.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +39.3% |
~equal in
Fats
~13.6g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.096 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.495 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.38 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.79 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.97 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -25.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +681.6% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~5.34g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.44µg | 0.3µg | 48% |
| Selenium | 23.9µg | 43% | |
| Iron | 2.88mg | 1.26mg | 20% |
| Protein | 17.08g | 27.3g | 20% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.365mg | 8.487mg | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.38g | 2.97g | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.203mg | 0.4mg | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 47mg | 88mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 414mg | 82mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.31mg | 1.03mg | 14% |
| Folate | 56µg | 5µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.217mg | 0.063mg | 13% |
| Choline | 65.9mg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 102mg | 15mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.217mg | 0.02mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 2.87mg | 1.94mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 24.1g | 0g | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 136mg | 182mg | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 5.096g | 3.79g | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.25mg | 0.168mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 48µg | 5% |
| Fiber | 0.9g | 0g | 4% |
| Fructose | 2.03g | 3% | |
| Calories | 295kcal | 239kcal | 3% |
| Copper | 0.091mg | 0.066mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.27mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2% | |
| Fats | 14.36g | 13.6g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 23mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 23.2g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Potassium | 226mg | 223mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.15g | 0g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.814g | N/A | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.495g | 5.34g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.206mg | 0.305mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.666mg | 1.128mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.716mg | 1.362mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.319mg | 1.986mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.226mg | 2.223mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.37mg | 0.726mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.677mg | 1.061mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.823mg | 1.325mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.505mg | 0.802mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.04g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hamburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 41mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Hamburger is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hamburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken meat contains less Sodium (difference - 332mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.306g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken meat is relatively richer in vitamins