Hamburger vs. Gingerbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between hamburgers and gingerbread?
- Hamburgers are richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, zinc, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and folate, yet gingerbread is richer in manganese, magnesium, copper, and potassium.
- Hamburgers' daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 58% higher.
- Hamburgers have 7 times more zinc than gingerbread. Hamburgers have 2.87mg of zinc, while gingerbread has 0.39mg.
- Hamburgers have a lower glycemic index than gingerbread.
We used Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain and Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe types in this comparison.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +43.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +635.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +151.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +250% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +94.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +114.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -21% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +214.7% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +54.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +208.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +2300% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +69.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +21% |
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:
3.9 g
Fats:
16.4 g
Carbs:
49.2 g
Water:
28 g
Other:
2.5 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +337.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +52.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +14.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +104.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +39.7% |
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
4.122 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.216 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -19.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +29.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1009.5% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.44µg | 0.06µg | 58% |
| Selenium | 16.3µg | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.38g | 4.216g | 26% |
| Protein | 17.08g | 3.9g | 26% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.365mg | 1.738mg | 23% |
| Zinc | 2.87mg | 0.39mg | 23% |
| Manganese | 0.217mg | 0.683mg | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 136mg | 54mg | 12% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 70mg | 12% |
| Copper | 0.091mg | 0.195mg | 12% |
| Carbs | 24.1g | 49.2g | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.25mg | 0.162mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 226mg | 439mg | 6% |
| Folate | 56µg | 33µg | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 47mg | 32mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 0.9g | 4% | |
| Saturated fat | 5.096g | 4.122g | 4% |
| Sodium | 414mg | 327mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.495g | 7.124g | 4% |
| Fructose | 2.03g | 3% | |
| Calories | 295kcal | 356kcal | 3% |
| Fats | 14.36g | 16.4g | 3% |
| Calcium | 102mg | 71mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.217mg | 0.19mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 14µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.31mg | 0.375mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.203mg | 0.19mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 23.2g | 49.2g | N/A |
| Iron | 2.88mg | 2.88mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.15g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.814g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.206mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.666mg | 0.124mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.716mg | 0.151mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.319mg | 0.279mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.226mg | 0.131mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.37mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.677mg | 0.195mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.823mg | 0.173mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.505mg | 0.087mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | 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%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hamburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gingerbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingerbread contains less Sodium (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Gingerbread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.974g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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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