Hamburger vs. Sardine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are hamburgers and sardine different?
- Hamburgers are richer in zinc, folate, and vitamin B1, while sardine is higher in vitamin B12, phosphorus, calcium, copper, and vitamin B5.
- Sardine covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 313% more than hamburgers.
- Hamburgers contain 6 times more folate than sardine. Hamburgers contain 56µg of folate, while sardine contains 10µg.
- Sardine is lower in saturated fat.
- Hamburgers have a higher glycemic index (66) than sardine (0).
Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain and Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone types were 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 ZincZinc | +119.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +100.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +95% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +274.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +75.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +104.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +260.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -25.8% |
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 | +171.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +21.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +460% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +107.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +520.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +25.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +44.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +39.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +141.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +42% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -70% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1254.7% |
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 | 8.94µg | 313% |
| Selenium | 52.7µg | 96% | |
| Phosphorus | 136mg | 490mg | 51% |
| Cholesterol | 47mg | 142mg | 32% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.38g | 5.148g | 32% |
| Calcium | 102mg | 382mg | 28% |
| Vitamin D | 193IU | 24% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.8µg | 24% | |
| Saturated fat | 5.096g | 1.528g | 16% |
| Protein | 17.08g | 24.62g | 15% |
| Choline | 75mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin E | 2.04mg | 14% | |
| Zinc | 2.87mg | 1.31mg | 14% |
| Folate | 56µg | 10µg | 12% |
| Copper | 0.091mg | 0.186mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.217mg | 0.08mg | 11% |
| Carbs | 24.1g | 0g | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.31mg | 0.642mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 414mg | 307mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 226mg | 397mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.217mg | 0.108mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 39mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 0.9g | 0g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 32µg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.495g | 3.869g | 4% |
| Fats | 14.36g | 11.45g | 4% |
| Calories | 295kcal | 208kcal | 4% |
| Fructose | 2.03g | 3% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.203mg | 0.167mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.25mg | 0.227mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.365mg | 5.245mg | 1% |
| Iron | 2.88mg | 2.92mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 23.2g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.15g | 0g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.814g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.206mg | 0.276mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.666mg | 1.079mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.716mg | 1.134mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.319mg | 2.001mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.226mg | 2.26mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.37mg | 0.729mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.677mg | 0.961mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.823mg | 1.268mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.505mg | 0.725mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.473g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.509g | 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
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119%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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94%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sardine is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sardine contains less Sodium (difference - 107mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sardine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.568g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hamburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Hamburger is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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