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Hamburger vs. Chinese broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are hamburgers and chinese broccoli different?

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

Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain and Broccoli, chinese, cooked 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 13% 30% 23% 21% 20% 11% 18% 0.91% 34% 7.1%
Contains more IronIron +414.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +49.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +635.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +231.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +15.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +21.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~18mg
~equal in Calcium ~100mg

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 94% 27% 9.6% 0% 24% 34% 8.2% 9.5% 16% 0% 212% 74% 14%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +128.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +71.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1127.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +95%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +190%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +76.8%
~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
4% 94%
Protein: 1.14 g
Fats: 0.72 g
Carbs: 3.81 g
Water: 93.54 g
Other: 0.79 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1398.2%
Contains more FatsFats +1894.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +532.5%
Contains more OtherOther +126.6%
Contains more WaterWater +119.2%

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
22% 10% 67%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.11 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.33 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +10890%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +15.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hamburger Chinese broccoli DV% diff.
Vitamin K 84.8µg 71%
Vitamin B12 1.44µg 0µg 60%
Protein 17.08g 1.14g 32%
Vitamin B3 5.365mg 0.437mg 31%
Vitamin C 0mg 28.2mg 31%
Iron 2.88mg 0.56mg 29%
Saturated fat 5.096g 0.11g 23%
Zinc 2.87mg 0.39mg 23%
Fats 14.36g 0.72g 21%
Sodium 414mg 7mg 18%
Cholesterol 47mg 0mg 16%
Phosphorus 136mg 41mg 14%
Calories 295kcal 22kcal 14%
Monounsaturated fat 5.495g 0.05g 14%
Folate 56µg 99µg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.203mg 0.07mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.217mg 0.095mg 10%
Vitamin A 0µg 82µg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.146mg 8%
Carbs 24.1g 3.81g 7%
Fiber 0.9g 2.5g 6%
Choline 25.3mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 0.159mg 3%
Fructose 2.03g 3%
Copper 0.091mg 0.061mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.48mg 3%
Selenium 1.3µg 2%
Manganese 0.217mg 0.264mg 2%
Potassium 226mg 261mg 1%
Net carbs 23.2g 1.31g N/A
Magnesium 20mg 18mg 0%
Calcium 102mg 100mg 0%
Sugar 4.15g 0.84g N/A
Trans fat 0.814g 0g N/A
Polyunsaturated fat 0.38g 0.33g 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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is better in case of low diet
Hamburger Chinese broccoli
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
40%
Chinese broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Hamburger
18%
Chinese broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Hamburger
Hamburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 407mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.986g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
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. Chinese broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169392/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.