Hamburger vs. Danish pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between hamburgers and danish pastry
- Hamburgers have more vitamin B12, vitamin B3, zinc, iron, vitamin B6, and calcium; however, danish pastry is higher in manganese.
- Hamburgers cover your daily vitamin B12 needs 52% more than danish pastry.
- Danish pastry contains 5 times less vitamin B6 than hamburgers. Hamburgers contain 0.203mg of vitamin B6, while danish pastry contains 0.04mg.
- Danish pastry has less cholesterol.
- The glycemic index of hamburgers is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain and Danish pastry, cheese.
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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 | +33.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +191.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +130.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +60% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +310% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +25.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +61.8% |
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 | +14.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +168.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +407.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +620% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
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:
8 g
Fats:
21.9 g
Carbs:
37.2 g
Water:
31.4 g
Other:
1.5 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +113.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +35.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +19.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +52.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +54.4% |
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
6.794 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.575 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -25% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +105.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +577.6% |
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 | 0.2µg | 52% |
| Selenium | 18.9µg | 34% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.365mg | 2mg | 21% |
| Zinc | 2.87mg | 0.7mg | 20% |
| Protein | 17.08g | 8g | 18% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.38g | 2.575g | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.495g | 11.313g | 15% |
| Iron | 2.88mg | 1.8mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.203mg | 0.04mg | 13% |
| Fats | 14.36g | 21.9g | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 47mg | 23mg | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 5.096g | 6.794g | 8% |
| Calcium | 102mg | 35mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.217mg | 0.351mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 6.9µg | 6% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 35µg | 4% |
| Calories | 295kcal | 374kcal | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 136mg | 108mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 226mg | 98mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 24.1g | 37.2g | 4% |
| Choline | 20.1mg | 4% | |
| Fructose | 2.03g | 3% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.35mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.217mg | 0.19mg | 2% |
| Folate | 56µg | 60µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.25mg | 0.26mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 23.2g | 36.2g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Sugar | 4.15g | 6.95g | N/A |
| Fiber | 0.9g | 1g | 0% |
| Copper | 0.091mg | 0.089mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 414mg | 417mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.31mg | 0.304mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.814g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.206mg | 0.089mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.666mg | 0.293mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.716mg | 0.371mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.319mg | 0.644mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.226mg | 0.43mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.37mg | 0.174mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.677mg | 0.402mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.823mg | 0.412mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.505mg | 0.205mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 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%
22%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
40%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hamburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hamburger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.698g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hamburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Danish pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Danish pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.