Hamburger vs. Molasses — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between hamburgers and molasses
- Hamburgers have more vitamin B12, vitamin B3, and zinc; however, molasses have more manganese, magnesium, copper, potassium, vitamin B6, and iron.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for hamburgers is 60% higher.
- Molasses have 283 times less saturated fat than hamburgers. Hamburgers have 5.096g of saturated fat, while molasses have 0.018g.
Food types used in this article are Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain and Molasses.
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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 | +889.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +338.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1110% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +101% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +547.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +63.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +435.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +605.1% |
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 | +429.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +12400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +476.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +159.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +230% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +14260% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +95.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +210.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +84.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +17071.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +660% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.6% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +13263.6% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +927.6% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +530% |
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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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.44µg | 0µg | 60% |
| Manganese | 0.217mg | 1.53mg | 57% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 242mg | 53% |
| Copper | 0.091mg | 0.487mg | 44% |
| Potassium | 226mg | 1464mg | 36% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.203mg | 0.67mg | 36% |
| Protein | 17.08g | 0g | 34% |
| Selenium | 17.8µg | 32% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.365mg | 0.93mg | 28% |
| Iron | 2.88mg | 4.72mg | 23% |
| Saturated fat | 5.096g | 0.018g | 23% |
| Zinc | 2.87mg | 0.29mg | 23% |
| Fats | 14.36g | 0.1g | 22% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.25mg | 0.002mg | 19% |
| Carbs | 24.1g | 74.73g | 17% |
| Cholesterol | 47mg | 0mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 414mg | 37mg | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 136mg | 31mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.217mg | 0.041mg | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.495g | 0.032g | 14% |
| Folate | 56µg | 0µg | 14% |
| Fructose | 2.03g | 12.79g | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.31mg | 0.804mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 102mg | 205mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 0.9g | 0g | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.38g | 0.05g | 2% |
| Choline | 13.3mg | 2% | |
| Calories | 295kcal | 290kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 23.2g | 74.73g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.15g | 74.72g | N/A |
| 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% |
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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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Molasses is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Molasses contains less Sodium (difference - 377mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Molasses is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.078g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Molasses is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hamburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 70.57g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hamburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is cheaper?
Hamburger is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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