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Hamburger vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Hamburger and Muffin

  • Hamburger has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, and Calcium, however, Muffin has more Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Hamburger is 53% higher.
  • Muffin has 8 times less Zinc than Hamburger. Hamburger has 2.87mg of Zinc, while Muffin has 0.37mg.
  • Muffin is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain and Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins).

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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 Calcium +131.8%
Contains more Iron +121.5%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Potassium +86.8%
Contains more Zinc +675.7%
Contains more Copper +51.7%
Contains less Sodium -18.8%
Contains more Manganese +106.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 146
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 108% 15% 59% 20% 54% 79% 31% 29% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 49% 8% 63% 11% 44% 11% 20% 59% 45%
Contains more Calcium +131.8%
Contains more Iron +121.5%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Potassium +86.8%
Contains more Zinc +675.7%
Contains more Copper +51.7%
Contains less Sodium -18.8%
Contains more Manganese +106.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 146

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.
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Muffin
Contains more Vitamin B1 +29.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +53.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +278.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +407.5%
Contains more Folate +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +800%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +51.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 55% 58% 101% 19% 47% 43% 180% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 33% 3% 3% 43% 38% 27% 29% 10% 36% 20% 99%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +29.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +53.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +278.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +407.5%
Contains more Folate +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +800%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +51.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +280.4%
Contains more Water +71%
Contains more Other +20.9%
Contains more Fats +11.9%
Contains more Carbs +119.9%
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
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
Contains more Protein +280.4%
Contains more Water +71%
Contains more Other +20.9%
Contains more Fats +11.9%
Contains more Carbs +119.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14%
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2032.4%
46% 50% 3%
Saturated Fat: 5.096 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.495 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.38 g
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.103 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14%
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2032.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fructose +67.8%
Contains more Maltose +27.7%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +12631.8%
Contains more Lactose +315.4%
Equal in Glucose - 1.23
5% 28% 49% 3% 14%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.22 g
Glucose: 1.16 g
Fructose: 2.03 g
Lactose: 0.13 g
Maltose: 0.6 g
Galactose: 0 g
34% 59% 3% 3%
Starch: 16.31 g
Sucrose: 28.01 g
Glucose: 1.23 g
Fructose: 1.21 g
Lactose: 0.54 g
Maltose: 0.47 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Fructose +67.8%
Contains more Maltose +27.7%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +12631.8%
Contains more Lactose +315.4%
Equal in Glucose - 1.23

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hamburger Muffin Opinion
Net carbs 23.2g 51.9g Muffin
Protein 17.08g 4.49g Hamburger
Fats 14.36g 16.07g Muffin
Carbs 24.1g 53g Muffin
Calories 295kcal 375kcal Muffin
Starch 16.31g Muffin
Fructose 2.03g 1.21g Hamburger
Sugar 4.15g 31.47g Hamburger
Fiber 0.9g 1.1g Muffin
Calcium 102mg 44mg Hamburger
Iron 2.88mg 1.3mg Hamburger
Magnesium 20mg 10mg Hamburger
Phosphorus 136mg 146mg Muffin
Potassium 226mg 121mg Hamburger
Sodium 414mg 336mg Muffin
Zinc 2.87mg 0.37mg Hamburger
Copper 0.091mg 0.06mg Hamburger
Manganese 0.217mg 0.449mg Muffin
Selenium 8.2µg Muffin
Vitamin A 0IU 73IU Muffin
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 21µg Muffin
Vitamin E 1.63mg Muffin
Vitamin D 4IU Muffin
Vitamin D 0.1µg Muffin
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg Muffin
Vitamin B1 0.217mg 0.168mg Hamburger
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.163mg Hamburger
Vitamin B3 5.365mg 1.418mg Hamburger
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 0.47mg Muffin
Vitamin B6 0.203mg 0.04mg Hamburger
Folate 56µg 48µg Hamburger
Vitamin B12 1.44µg 0.16µg Hamburger
Vitamin K 39.2µg Muffin
Tryptophan 0.206mg 0.066mg Hamburger
Threonine 0.666mg 0.181mg Hamburger
Isoleucine 0.716mg 0.224mg Hamburger
Leucine 1.319mg 0.421mg Hamburger
Lysine 1.226mg 0.199mg Hamburger
Methionine 0.37mg 0.115mg Hamburger
Phenylalanine 0.677mg 0.277mg Hamburger
Valine 0.823mg 0.257mg Hamburger
Histidine 0.505mg 0.128mg Hamburger
Cholesterol 47mg 30mg Muffin
Trans Fat 0.814g 0.2g Muffin
Saturated Fat 5.096g 2.844g Muffin
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g Muffin
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g Muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 5.495g 4.822g Hamburger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.38g 8.103g Muffin
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Muffin
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g Muffin
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g Muffin
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g Muffin
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hamburger Muffin
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
42%
Hamburger
28%
Muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Hamburger
32%
Muffin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Muffin
Muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.252g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hamburger
Hamburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.32g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hamburger
Hamburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

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. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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