Hamburger vs. Corn syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are hamburgers and corn syrup different?
- Hamburgers have more vitamin B12, vitamin B3, iron, zinc, vitamin B2, phosphorus, vitamin B1, and vitamin B6 than corn syrup.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for hamburgers is 60% higher.
- Hamburgers have a lower glycemic index (66) than corn syrup (90).
Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain and Syrups, corn, dark 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +150% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +466.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +413.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +678.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +71.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +7075% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1136.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +117% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -62.6% |
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 | +1872.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +2677.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +26725% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1247.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +2155.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
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:
0 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
77.59 g
Water:
22.01 g
Other:
0.4 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +93.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +347.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +222% |
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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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.44µg | 0µg | 60% |
| Protein | 17.08g | 0g | 34% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.365mg | 0.02mg | 33% |
| Iron | 2.88mg | 0.37mg | 31% |
| Zinc | 2.87mg | 0.04mg | 26% |
| Saturated fat | 5.096g | 0g | 23% |
| Fats | 14.36g | 0g | 22% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.25mg | 0.009mg | 19% |
| Carbs | 24.1g | 77.59g | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 136mg | 11mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.217mg | 0.011mg | 17% |
| Cholesterol | 47mg | 0mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.203mg | 0.009mg | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.495g | 0g | 14% |
| Folate | 56µg | 0µg | 14% |
| Sodium | 414mg | 155mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 102mg | 18mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.31mg | 0.023mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 226mg | 44mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.217mg | 0.1mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 2.9µg | 5% | |
| Copper | 0.091mg | 0.053mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.9g | 0g | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.38g | 0g | 3% |
| Fructose | 2.03g | 3% | |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 8mg | 3% |
| Choline | 13.3mg | 2% | |
| Calories | 295kcal | 286kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 23.2g | 77.59g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.15g | 77.59g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.814g | N/A | |
| 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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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%
1%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
10%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hamburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 73.44g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hamburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Hamburger is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hamburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 259mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.096g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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