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Hamburger vs. Nutmeg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Hamburger and Nutmeg

  • Hamburger has 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 Hamburger.
  • Nutmeg has less Cholesterol.

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% 6.1% 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 Opinion
Calories 295kcal 525kcal Nutmeg
Protein 17.08g 5.84g Hamburger
Fats 14.36g 36.31g Nutmeg
Vitamin C 0mg 3mg Nutmeg
Net carbs 23.2g 28.49g Nutmeg
Carbs 24.1g 49.29g Nutmeg
Cholesterol 47mg 0mg Nutmeg
Magnesium 20mg 183mg Nutmeg
Calcium 102mg 184mg Nutmeg
Potassium 226mg 350mg Nutmeg
Iron 2.88mg 3.04mg Nutmeg
Sugar 4.15g 2.99g Nutmeg
Fiber 0.9g 20.8g Nutmeg
Copper 0.091mg 1.027mg Nutmeg
Zinc 2.87mg 2.15mg Hamburger
Phosphorus 136mg 213mg Nutmeg
Sodium 414mg 16mg Nutmeg
Vitamin A 0IU 102IU Nutmeg
Vitamin A 0µg 5µg Nutmeg
Manganese 0.217mg 2.9mg Nutmeg
Selenium 1.6µg Nutmeg
Vitamin B1 0.217mg 0.346mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.057mg Hamburger
Vitamin B3 5.365mg 1.299mg Hamburger
Vitamin B5 0.31mg Hamburger
Vitamin B6 0.203mg 0.16mg Hamburger
Vitamin B12 1.44µg 0µg Hamburger
Folate 56µg 76µg Nutmeg
Trans Fat 0.814g Nutmeg
Choline 8.8mg Nutmeg
Saturated Fat 5.096g 25.94g Hamburger
Monounsaturated Fat 5.495g 3.22g Hamburger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.38g 0.35g Hamburger
Tryptophan 0.206mg Hamburger
Threonine 0.666mg Hamburger
Isoleucine 0.716mg Hamburger
Leucine 1.319mg Hamburger
Lysine 1.226mg Hamburger
Methionine 0.37mg Hamburger
Phenylalanine 0.677mg Hamburger
Valine 0.823mg Hamburger
Histidine 0.505mg Hamburger
Fructose 2.03g Hamburger

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.