Hamburger vs. Lettuce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between hamburgers and lettuce
- Hamburgers have more vitamin B12, vitamin B3, iron, zinc, phosphorus, and vitamin B2, while lettuce has more vitamin A.
- Lettuce covers your daily need for vitamin A, 148% more than hamburgers.
- The amount of cholesterol in lettuce is lower.
- Lettuce has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of lettuce is 32, while the glycemic index of hamburgers is 66.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain and Lettuce, green leaf, raw.
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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 | +53.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +183.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +16.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +234.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +213.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1494.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +369% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +15.2% |
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 | +210% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +212.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1330.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +131.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +125.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +47.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1155.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +9473.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +739.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +179.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +122.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +91483.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +363.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.6% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +222.2% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +372.1% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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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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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 126.3µg | 105% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.44µg | 0µg | 60% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 370µg | 41% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.365mg | 0.375mg | 31% |
| Protein | 17.08g | 1.36g | 31% |
| Iron | 2.88mg | 0.86mg | 25% |
| Zinc | 2.87mg | 0.18mg | 24% |
| Saturated fat | 5.096g | 0.02g | 23% |
| Fats | 14.36g | 0.15g | 22% |
| Sodium | 414mg | 28mg | 17% |
| Cholesterol | 47mg | 0mg | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 136mg | 29mg | 15% |
| Calories | 295kcal | 15kcal | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.495g | 0.006g | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.25mg | 0.08mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.217mg | 0.07mg | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 9.2mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.203mg | 0.09mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.091mg | 0.029mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 24.1g | 2.87g | 7% |
| Calcium | 102mg | 36mg | 7% |
| Folate | 56µg | 38µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.31mg | 0.134mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.38g | 0.082g | 2% |
| Choline | 13.6mg | 2% | |
| Fiber | 0.9g | 1.3g | 2% |
| Fructose | 2.03g | 0.43g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 13mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 226mg | 194mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 1% | |
| Manganese | 0.217mg | 0.25mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 23.2g | 1.57g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.15g | 0.78g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.814g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.206mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.666mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.716mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.319mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.226mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.37mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.677mg | 0.055mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.823mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.505mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
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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45%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lettuce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lettuce is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.37g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lettuce contains less Sodium (difference - 386mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lettuce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.076g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lettuce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is cheaper?
Hamburger is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hamburger is relatively richer in minerals
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.