Hamburger vs. Egg white — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between hamburgers and egg whites
- Hamburgers have more vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin B1, phosphorus, and vitamin B6; however, egg whites have more vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for hamburgers is 56% higher.
- Hamburgers have a higher glycemic index than egg whites.
Food types used in this article are Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain and Egg, white, raw, fresh.
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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 | +81.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1357.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +38.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +3500% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +295.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +9466.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +806.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1872.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -59.9% |
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 | +5325% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +5009.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +63.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +3960% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1500% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +75.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +56.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +8347.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +3201.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +184.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +105.2% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +214.3% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +241.2% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +2800% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +85.7% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +757.1% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
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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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.44µg | 0.09µg | 56% |
| Selenium | 20µg | 36% | |
| Iron | 2.88mg | 0.08mg | 35% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.365mg | 0.105mg | 33% |
| Zinc | 2.87mg | 0.03mg | 26% |
| Saturated fat | 5.096g | 0g | 23% |
| Fats | 14.36g | 0.17g | 22% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.217mg | 0.004mg | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 136mg | 15mg | 17% |
| Cholesterol | 47mg | 0mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.203mg | 0.005mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.25mg | 0.439mg | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.495g | 0g | 14% |
| Folate | 56µg | 4µg | 13% |
| Protein | 17.08g | 10.9g | 12% |
| Calories | 295kcal | 52kcal | 12% |
| Sodium | 414mg | 166mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 102mg | 7mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.217mg | 0.011mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.091mg | 0.023mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 24.1g | 0.73g | 8% |
| Fiber | 0.9g | 0g | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.38g | 0g | 3% |
| Fructose | 2.03g | 0.07g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 11mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 226mg | 163mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.31mg | 0.19mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 23.2g | 0.73g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.15g | 0.71g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.814g | N/A | |
| Choline | 1.1mg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.206mg | 0.125mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.666mg | 0.449mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.716mg | 0.661mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.319mg | 1.016mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.226mg | 0.806mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.37mg | 0.399mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.677mg | 0.686mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.823mg | 0.809mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.505mg | 0.29mg | 0% |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hamburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Hamburger is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Egg white is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg white is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.44g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg white contains less Sodium (difference - 248mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Egg white is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.096g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg white is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
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.