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Hamburger vs. Chocolate brownie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between hamburgers and chocolate brownie

  • Hamburgers have more vitamin B12, vitamin B3, zinc, iron, and vitamin B6; however, chocolate brownie has more copper, vitamin A, and manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for hamburgers is 53% higher.
  • Chocolate brownie has 5 times less vitamin B3 than hamburgers. Hamburgers have 5.365mg of vitamin B3, while chocolate brownie has 0.982mg.
  • Hamburgers are lower in saturated fat.
  • Hamburgers have a higher glycemic index than chocolate brownie.

Food types used in this article are Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain and Cookies, brownies, prepared from recipe.

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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 38% 17% 16% 69% 129% 26% 57% 45% 77% 63%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +78.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +28.4%
Contains more IronIron +56.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +195.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +165%
Contains more CopperCopper +326.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -17.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +170.5%
~equal in Phosphorus ~132mg

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 1% 59% 0% 0% 35% 44% 18% 20% 22% 20% 0% 22% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +53.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +446.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +116%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +800%
Contains more FolateFolate +93.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.328mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
6% 29% 50% 13% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 29.1 g
Carbs: 50.2 g
Water: 12.6 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +175.5%
Contains more WaterWater +238.7%
Contains more FatsFats +102.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +108.3%
~equal in Other ~1.9g

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
27% 39% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.319 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.839 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 9.412 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -30.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +97.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2376.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hamburger Chocolate brownie DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.38g 9.412g 60%
Vitamin B12 1.44µg 0.16µg 53%
Copper 0.091mg 0.388mg 33%
Vitamin B3 5.365mg 0.982mg 27%
Fats 14.36g 29.1g 23%
Protein 17.08g 6.2g 22%
Selenium 11.5µg 21%
Vitamin A 0µg 176µg 20%
Zinc 2.87mg 0.97mg 17%
Manganese 0.217mg 0.587mg 16%
Iron 2.88mg 1.84mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 5.495g 10.839g 13%
Saturated fat 5.096g 7.319g 10%
Cholesterol 47mg 73mg 9%
Carbs 24.1g 50.2g 9%
Calories 295kcal 466kcal 9%
Vitamin B6 0.203mg 0.094mg 8%
Magnesium 20mg 53mg 8%
Folate 56µg 29µg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.217mg 0.141mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.19mg 5%
Calcium 102mg 57mg 5%
Fiber 0.9g 4%
Sodium 414mg 343mg 3%
Fructose 2.03g 3%
Potassium 226mg 176mg 1%
Phosphorus 136mg 132mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 23.2g 50.2g N/A
Sugar 4.15g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 0.328mg 0%
Trans fat 0.814g N/A
Tryptophan 0.206mg 0.078mg 0%
Threonine 0.666mg 0.228mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.716mg 0.265mg 0%
Leucine 1.319mg 0.447mg 0%
Lysine 1.226mg 0.283mg 0%
Methionine 0.37mg 0.132mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.677mg 0.298mg 0%
Valine 0.823mg 0.323mg 0%
Histidine 0.505mg 0.136mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hamburger Chocolate brownie
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
18%
Chocolate brownie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Hamburger
54%
Chocolate brownie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hamburger
Hamburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hamburger
Hamburger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.223g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie contains less Sodium (difference - 71mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Chocolate brownie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174949/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.