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Hamburger vs. Dulce de Leche — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between hamburgers and dulce de Leche

  • Hamburgers have more vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, and folate; however, dulce de Leche is higher in calcium and vitamin B2.
  • Hamburgers cover your daily vitamin B12 needs 47% more than dulce de Leche.
  • Dulce de Leche contains 26 times less vitamin B3 than hamburgers. Hamburgers contain 5.365mg of vitamin B3, while dulce de Leche contains 0.21mg.
  • Dulce de Leche has less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of hamburgers is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain and Dulce de Leche.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 31% 20% 108% 30% 78% 58% 54% 28% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 75% 31% 6.4% 1.3% 22% 83% 17% 0.26% 15%
Contains more IronIron +1594.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +2175%
Contains more ZincZinc +263.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +10750%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +146.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +54.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +41.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -68.8%
~equal in Magnesium ~22mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 54% 58% 101% 19% 47% 180% 0% 42% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 8.7% 25% 4% 3% 4% 93% 3.9% 50% 3.7% 39% 3.3% 8.3% 49%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1256.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2454.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1168.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +364.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +409.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +62%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +169.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
7% 7% 55% 29% 2%
Protein: 6.84 g
Fats: 7.35 g
Carbs: 55.35 g
Water: 28.71 g
Other: 1.75 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +149.7%
Contains more FatsFats +95.4%
Contains more WaterWater +48.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +129.7%
~equal in Other ~1.75g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
46% 50% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.096 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.495 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.38 g
64% 30% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.534 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.143 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.375 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +156.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -11%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.375g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 28% 49% 3% 14%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.22 g
Glucose: 1.16 g
Fructose: 2.03 g
Lactose: 0.13 g
Maltose: 0.6 g
Galactose: 0 g
84% 3% 10% 2%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 41.77 g
Glucose: 1.7 g
Fructose: 0.32 g
Lactose: 4.92 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 1.03 g
Contains more FructoseFructose +534.4%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +18886.4%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +46.6%
Contains more LactoseLactose +3684.6%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hamburger Dulce de Leche DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.44µg 0.31µg 47%
Iron 2.88mg 0.17mg 34%
Vitamin B3 5.365mg 0.21mg 32%
Protein 17.08g 6.84g 20%
Zinc 2.87mg 0.79mg 19%
Vitamin B1 0.217mg 0.016mg 17%
Choline 89.1mg 16%
Calcium 102mg 251mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.203mg 0.016mg 14%
Sodium 414mg 129mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.405mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 0.835mg 11%
Fats 14.36g 7.35g 11%
Folate 56µg 11µg 11%
Copper 0.091mg 0.004mg 10%
Carbs 24.1g 55.35g 10%
Manganese 0.217mg 0.002mg 9%
Vitamin A 0µg 74µg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 5.495g 2.143g 8%
Phosphorus 136mg 193mg 8%
Cholesterol 47mg 29mg 6%
Selenium 2.7µg 5%
Potassium 226mg 350mg 4%
Fiber 0.9g 0g 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.6mg 3%
Saturated fat 5.096g 4.534g 3%
Fructose 2.03g 0.32g 2%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 1%
Calories 295kcal 315kcal 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin D 6IU 1%
Vitamin E 0.2mg 1%
Net carbs 23.2g 55.35g N/A
Magnesium 20mg 22mg 0%
Sugar 4.15g 49.74g N/A
Trans fat 0.814g 0.364g N/A
Polyunsaturated fat 0.38g 0.375g 0%
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%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.131g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Hamburger Dulce de Leche
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
38%
Hamburger
23%
Dulce de Leche
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Hamburger
27%
Dulce de Leche

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hamburger
Hamburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.59g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hamburger
Hamburger is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche contains less Sodium (difference - 285mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.562g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
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.
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.

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. Dulce de Leche - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173461/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.