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Hamburger vs. Corn syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Hamburger and Corn syrup different?

  • Hamburger has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B6 than Corn syrup.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Hamburger is 60% higher.

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 Calcium +466.7%
Contains more Iron +678.4%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +1136.4%
Contains more Potassium +413.6%
Contains more Zinc +7075%
Contains more Copper +71.7%
Contains more Manganese +117%
Contains less Sodium -62.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 108% 15% 59% 20% 54% 79% 31% 29% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 14% 6% 5% 4% 21% 2% 18% 14% 16%
Contains more Calcium +466.7%
Contains more Iron +678.4%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +1136.4%
Contains more Potassium +413.6%
Contains more Zinc +7075%
Contains more Copper +71.7%
Contains more Manganese +117%
Contains less Sodium -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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +1872.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2677.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26725%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1247.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2155.6%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 55% 58% 101% 19% 47% 43% 180% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 3% 3% 1% 2% 3% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1872.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2677.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26725%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1247.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2155.6%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +93.9%
Contains more Other +347.5%
Contains more Carbs +222%
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
78% 22%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 77.59 g
Water: 22.01 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +93.9%
Contains more Other +347.5%
Contains more Carbs +222%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hamburger Corn syrup Opinion
Net carbs 23.2g 77.59g Corn syrup
Protein 17.08g 0g Hamburger
Fats 14.36g 0g Hamburger
Carbs 24.1g 77.59g Corn syrup
Calories 295kcal 286kcal Hamburger
Fructose 2.03g Hamburger
Sugar 4.15g 77.59g Hamburger
Fiber 0.9g 0g Hamburger
Calcium 102mg 18mg Hamburger
Iron 2.88mg 0.37mg Hamburger
Magnesium 20mg 8mg Hamburger
Phosphorus 136mg 11mg Hamburger
Potassium 226mg 44mg Hamburger
Sodium 414mg 155mg Corn syrup
Zinc 2.87mg 0.04mg Hamburger
Copper 0.091mg 0.053mg Hamburger
Manganese 0.217mg 0.1mg Hamburger
Selenium 2.9µg Corn syrup
Vitamin B1 0.217mg 0.011mg Hamburger
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.009mg Hamburger
Vitamin B3 5.365mg 0.02mg Hamburger
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 0.023mg Hamburger
Vitamin B6 0.203mg 0.009mg Hamburger
Folate 56µg 0µg Hamburger
Vitamin B12 1.44µg 0µg Hamburger
Tryptophan 0.206mg Hamburger
Threonine 0.666mg Hamburger
Isoleucine 0.716mg Hamburger
Leucine 1.319mg Hamburger
Lysine 1.226mg Hamburger
Methionine 0.37mg Hamburger
Phenylalanine 0.677mg Hamburger
Valine 0.823mg Hamburger
Histidine 0.505mg Hamburger
Cholesterol 47mg 0mg Corn syrup
Trans Fat 0.814g Corn syrup
Saturated Fat 5.096g 0g Corn syrup
Monounsaturated Fat 5.495g 0g Hamburger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.38g 0g Hamburger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hamburger Corn syrup
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
42%
Hamburger
1%
Corn syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Hamburger
10%
Corn syrup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hamburger
Hamburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 73.44g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hamburger
Hamburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Hamburger
Hamburger is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hamburger
Hamburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hamburger
Hamburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 259mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.096g)

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. Corn syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168836/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.