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Hamburger vs. Nutmeg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between hamburgers and nutmeg

  • Hamburgers have more vitamin B12, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2; however, nutmeg is higher in manganese, copper, fiber, and magnesium.
  • Nutmeg covers your daily manganese needs 117% more than hamburgers.
  • Nutmeg has less cholesterol.
  • The glycemic index of hamburgers is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain and Spices, nutmeg, ground.

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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%
Nutmeg
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 131% 55% 31% 114% 342% 59% 91% 2.1% 378% 8.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +33.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +815%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +80.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +54.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +1028.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +56.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1236.4%
~equal in Iron ~3.04mg

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%
Nutmeg
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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 10% 1.7% 0% 0% 87% 13% 24% 0% 37% 0% 0% 57% 4.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +338.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +313%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +26.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +59.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +35.7%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

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
Nutmeg
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6% 36% 49% 6% 2%
Protein: 5.84 g
Fats: 36.31 g
Carbs: 49.29 g
Water: 6.23 g
Other: 2.33 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +192.5%
Contains more WaterWater +584.9%
Contains more FatsFats +152.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +104.5%
Contains more OtherOther +30.2%

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
Nutmeg
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88% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 25.94 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.35 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -80.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +70.7%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.35g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hamburger Nutmeg DV% diff.
Manganese 0.217mg 2.9mg 117%
Copper 0.091mg 1.027mg 104%
Saturated fat 5.096g 25.94g 95%
Fiber 0.9g 20.8g 80%
Vitamin B12 1.44µg 0µg 60%
Magnesium 20mg 183mg 39%
Fats 14.36g 36.31g 34%
Vitamin B3 5.365mg 1.299mg 25%
Protein 17.08g 5.84g 22%
Sodium 414mg 16mg 17%
Cholesterol 47mg 0mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.057mg 15%
Calories 295kcal 525kcal 12%
Phosphorus 136mg 213mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.217mg 0.346mg 11%
Calcium 102mg 184mg 8%
Carbs 24.1g 49.29g 8%
Zinc 2.87mg 2.15mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 5.495g 3.22g 6%
Folate 56µg 76µg 5%
Potassium 226mg 350mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.203mg 0.16mg 3%
Fructose 2.03g 3%
Selenium 1.6µg 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 3mg 3%
Iron 2.88mg 3.04mg 2%
Choline 8.8mg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 5µg 1%
Net carbs 23.2g 28.49g N/A
Sugar 4.15g 2.99g N/A
Trans fat 0.814g N/A
Polyunsaturated fat 0.38g 0.35g 0%
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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is better in case of low diet
Hamburger Nutmeg
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
18%
Nutmeg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Hamburger
121%
Nutmeg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.16g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 398mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hamburger
Hamburger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 20.844g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hamburger
Hamburger is cheaper (difference - $6)
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. Nutmeg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171326/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.