Hamburger vs. Chocolate cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between hamburgers and chocolate cake
- Hamburgers are higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, zinc, iron, vitamin B6, folate, and vitamin B1; however, chocolate cake is richer in copper.
- Hamburgers' daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 53% higher.
- Hamburgers have 5 times more vitamin B6 than chocolate cake. While hamburgers have 0.203mg of vitamin B6, chocolate cake has only 0.041mg.
- Chocolate cake has less sodium.
- Chocolate cake has a lower glycemic index (41) than hamburgers (66).
The food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain and Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting.
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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 | +70% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +61.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +78.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +315.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +28.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +60% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +127.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -23.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +29% |
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 | +53.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +17.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +371.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +395.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +800% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +107.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
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:
5.3 g
Fats:
15.1 g
Carbs:
53.4 g
Water:
24.4 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +222.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +74.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +121.6% |
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Fats
~15.1g
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Other
~1.8g
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
5.43 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.761 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +626.6% |
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Saturated fat
~5.43g
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~6.039g
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.44µg | 0.16µg | 53% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.365mg | 1.137mg | 26% |
| Protein | 17.08g | 5.3g | 24% |
| Choline | 128.4mg | 23% | |
| Selenium | 11.9µg | 22% | |
| Zinc | 2.87mg | 0.69mg | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.38g | 2.761g | 16% |
| Iron | 2.88mg | 1.61mg | 16% |
| Copper | 0.091mg | 0.207mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.203mg | 0.041mg | 12% |
| Carbs | 24.1g | 53.4g | 10% |
| Folate | 56µg | 27µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.217mg | 0.141mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 414mg | 315mg | 4% |
| Calories | 295kcal | 371kcal | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 136mg | 106mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 47mg | 58mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 102mg | 60mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.217mg | 0.28mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 2.03g | 3% | |
| Potassium | 226mg | 140mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.25mg | 0.213mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.9g | 1.6g | 3% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 32mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 5.096g | 5.43g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.495g | 6.039g | 1% |
| Fats | 14.36g | 15.1g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 23.2g | 51.8g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.15g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.31mg | 0.304mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.814g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.206mg | 0.068mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.666mg | 0.202mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.716mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.319mg | 0.407mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.226mg | 0.268mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.37mg | 0.116mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.677mg | 0.265mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.823mg | 0.283mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.505mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | N/A |
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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%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
39%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hamburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hamburger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.334g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hamburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 99mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
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.