Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Hamburger vs. Fillet — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

The main differences between Hamburger and Fillet

  • Hamburger has more Zinc, however, Fillet has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Copper, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Fillet is 115% higher.

Food types used in this article are Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain and Vegetarian fillets.

Infographic

Hamburger vs Fillet infographic
Infographic link

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%
Fillet
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 29% 53% 75% 308% 38% 193% 64% 0% 5.5%
Contains more IronIron +44%
Contains more ZincZinc +105%
Contains less SodiumSodium -15.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +15%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +165.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +916.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +230.9%
~equal in Calcium ~95mg

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%
Fillet
8
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% 69% 0% 275% 208% 225% 0% 346% 525% 0% 77% 45%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +406.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +260%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +123.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +638.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +191.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +82.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

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
Fillet
4
23% 18% 9% 45% 5%
Protein: 23 g
Fats: 18 g
Carbs: 9 g
Water: 45 g
Other: 5 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +167.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +34.7%
Contains more FatsFats +25.3%
Contains more OtherOther +179.3%
~equal in Water ~45g

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
Fillet
2
17% 26% 56%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.849 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.376 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 9.332 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +25.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -44.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2355.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hamburger Fillet Opinion
Calories 295kcal 290kcal Hamburger
Protein 17.08g 23g Fillet
Fats 14.36g 18g Fillet
Net carbs 23.2g 2.9g Hamburger
Carbs 24.1g 9g Hamburger
Cholesterol 47mg 0mg Fillet
Magnesium 20mg 23mg Fillet
Calcium 102mg 95mg Hamburger
Potassium 226mg 600mg Fillet
Iron 2.88mg 2mg Hamburger
Sugar 4.15g 0.8g Fillet
Fiber 0.9g 6.1g Fillet
Copper 0.091mg 0.925mg Fillet
Zinc 2.87mg 1.4mg Hamburger
Phosphorus 136mg 450mg Fillet
Sodium 414mg 490mg Hamburger
Vitamin E 3.45mg Fillet
Manganese 0.217mg Hamburger
Selenium 1µg Fillet
Vitamin B1 0.217mg 1.1mg Fillet
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.9mg Fillet
Vitamin B3 5.365mg 12mg Fillet
Vitamin B5 0.31mg Hamburger
Vitamin B6 0.203mg 1.5mg Fillet
Vitamin B12 1.44µg 4.2µg Fillet
Folate 56µg 102µg Fillet
Trans Fat 0.814g 0g Fillet
Choline 82mg Fillet
Saturated Fat 5.096g 2.849g Fillet
Monounsaturated Fat 5.495g 4.376g Hamburger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.38g 9.332g Fillet
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
Fructose 2.03g Hamburger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Hamburger Fillet
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
136%
Fillet
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Hamburger
78%
Fillet

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Hamburger
Hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 76mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Hamburger
Hamburger is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fillet
Fillet is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fillet
Fillet is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.35g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fillet
Fillet is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.247g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fillet
Fillet is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fillet
Fillet is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
?
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. Fillet - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169068/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.