Hamburger vs. Crackers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are hamburgers and crackers different?
- Hamburgers are higher in vitamin B12, zinc, and vitamin B6; however, crackers are richer in vitamin B1, phosphorus, vitamin B2, iron, and manganese.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for hamburgers is 60% higher.
Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain and Crackers, standard snack-type, regular 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 PotassiumPotassium | +91.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +485.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -43% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +17.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +39.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +14.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +82.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +126.3% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +23.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +222.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +91.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +82.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +34.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +64.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +157.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1258.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +84.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +154.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +39.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +19.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3357.1% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~5.562g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +146.8% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +600% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +25% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +3059.1% |
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
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 Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.38g | 13.137g | 85% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.44µg | 0µg | 60% |
| Vitamin K | 69.3µg | 58% | |
| Zinc | 2.87mg | 0.49mg | 22% |
| Protein | 17.08g | 6.64g | 21% |
| Vitamin E | 3.03mg | 20% | |
| Starch | 49.69g | 20% | |
| Fats | 14.36g | 26.43g | 19% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.217mg | 0.416mg | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 136mg | 248mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.25mg | 0.456mg | 16% |
| Cholesterol | 47mg | 0mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 414mg | 726mg | 14% |
| Iron | 2.88mg | 4.03mg | 14% |
| Selenium | 6.7µg | 12% | |
| Manganese | 0.217mg | 0.491mg | 12% |
| Carbs | 24.1g | 61.3g | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.203mg | 0.063mg | 11% |
| Calories | 295kcal | 510kcal | 11% |
| Folate | 56µg | 92µg | 9% |
| Fiber | 0.9g | 2.3g | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.365mg | 4.352mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 226mg | 118mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.495g | 6.553g | 3% |
| Choline | 9.6mg | 2% | |
| Saturated fat | 5.096g | 5.562g | 2% |
| Fructose | 2.03g | 0.29g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.31mg | 0.417mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 102mg | 120mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.091mg | 0.104mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 23.2g | 59g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.15g | 8.18g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.814g | 1.076g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.206mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.666mg | 0.193mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.716mg | 0.246mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.319mg | 0.471mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.226mg | 0.103mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.37mg | 0.112mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.677mg | 0.331mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.823mg | 0.294mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.505mg | 0.145mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 1.485g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.062g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 11.48g | N/A |
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%
49%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
56%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hamburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 312mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hamburger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.466g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hamburger is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crackers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crackers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crackers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crackers is relatively richer in vitamins