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Hamburger vs. Hummus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are hamburgers and hummus different?

  • Hamburgers are richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and zinc, while hummus is higher in copper, manganese, fiber, and magnesium.
  • Hamburgers cover your daily need for vitamin B12, 60% more than hummus.
  • Hamburgers have a higher glycemic index (66) than hummus (6).

Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain and Hummus, commercial 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.
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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 51% 11% 20% 92% 176% 50% 75% 49% 101% 14%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +168.4%
Contains more IronIron +18%
Contains more ZincZinc +56.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +255%
Contains more CopperCopper +479.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +29.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +256.2%
~equal in Potassium ~228mg
~equal in Sodium ~379mg

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%
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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% 45% 15% 11% 7.9% 46% 0% 0% 62% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +20.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +290.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +821.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +134.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +48.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.2mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
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8% 10% 14% 67%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 9.6 g
Carbs: 14.29 g
Water: 66.59 g
Other: 1.62 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +116.2%
Contains more FatsFats +49.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +68.6%
Contains more WaterWater +56.1%
~equal in Other ~1.62g

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
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16% 44% 40%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.437 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.613 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +36%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -71.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +850.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hamburger Hummus DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.44µg 0µg 60%
Copper 0.091mg 0.527mg 48%
Vitamin B3 5.365mg 0.582mg 30%
Manganese 0.217mg 0.773mg 24%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.38g 3.613g 22%
Fiber 0.9g 6g 20%
Protein 17.08g 7.9g 18%
Saturated fat 5.096g 1.437g 17%
Cholesterol 47mg 0mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.064mg 14%
Magnesium 20mg 71mg 12%
Zinc 2.87mg 1.83mg 9%
Fats 14.36g 9.6g 7%
Folate 56µg 83µg 7%
Calories 295kcal 166kcal 6%
Calcium 102mg 38mg 6%
Phosphorus 136mg 176mg 6%
Iron 2.88mg 2.44mg 6%
Selenium 2.6µg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 5.495g 4.039g 4%
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 0.132mg 4%
Carbs 24.1g 14.29g 3%
Fructose 2.03g 3%
Vitamin B1 0.217mg 0.18mg 3%
Sodium 414mg 379mg 2%
Net carbs 23.2g 8.29g N/A
Potassium 226mg 228mg 0%
Sugar 4.15g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.203mg 0.2mg 0%
Trans fat 0.814g N/A
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%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Hamburger Hummus
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
14%
Hummus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Hamburger
64%
Hummus

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hummus
Hummus contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.659g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is cheaper?
Hamburger
Hamburger is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hamburger
Hamburger is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Hummus - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174289/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.