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Hamburger vs. Pancake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between hamburgers and pancake

  • Hamburgers have more vitamin B12, vitamin B3, zinc, iron, and vitamin B6, while pancake has more calcium.
  • Hamburgers cover your daily need for vitamin B12, 51% more than pancake.
  • Hamburgers contain 5 times more zinc than pancake. While hamburgers contain 2.87mg of zinc, pancake contains only 0.56mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in pancake is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain and Pancakes, plain, prepared from recipe.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 66% 12% 68% 16% 15% 68% 57% 26% 81%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +71.2%
Contains more IronIron +60%
Contains more CopperCopper +85.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +412.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +114.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +16.9%
~equal in Sodium ~439mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.2mg

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%
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 1% 18% 0% 0% 50% 65% 29% 24% 11% 28% 0% 29% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +242.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +341.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +554.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +47.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +12.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +30.6%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.201mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
6% 10% 28% 53% 3%
Protein: 6.4 g
Fats: 9.7 g
Carbs: 28.3 g
Water: 52.9 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +166.9%
Contains more FatsFats +48%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +17.4%
Contains more WaterWater +24%
Contains more OtherOther +50.8%

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
23% 27% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.122 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.447 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +122.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -58.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1070.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hamburger Pancake DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.44µg 0.22µg 51%
Selenium 14.9µg 27%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.38g 4.447g 27%
Vitamin B3 5.365mg 1.567mg 24%
Protein 17.08g 6.4g 21%
Zinc 2.87mg 0.56mg 21%
Saturated fat 5.096g 2.122g 14%
Iron 2.88mg 1.8mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.203mg 0.046mg 12%
Calcium 102mg 219mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 5.495g 2.474g 8%
Fats 14.36g 9.7g 7%
Vitamin A 0µg 54µg 6%
Folate 56µg 38µg 5%
Copper 0.091mg 0.049mg 5%
Fiber 0.9g 4%
Cholesterol 47mg 59mg 4%
Phosphorus 136mg 159mg 3%
Potassium 226mg 132mg 3%
Fructose 2.03g 3%
Calories 295kcal 227kcal 3%
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 0.405mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.281mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.217mg 0.201mg 1%
Sodium 414mg 439mg 1%
Magnesium 20mg 16mg 1%
Carbs 24.1g 28.3g 1%
Manganese 0.217mg 0.2mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 23.2g 28.3g N/A
Sugar 4.15g N/A
Trans fat 0.814g N/A
Tryptophan 0.206mg 0.08mg 0%
Threonine 0.666mg 0.237mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.716mg 0.297mg 0%
Leucine 1.319mg 0.513mg 0%
Lysine 1.226mg 0.321mg 0%
Methionine 0.37mg 0.147mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.677mg 0.319mg 0%
Valine 0.823mg 0.335mg 0%
Histidine 0.505mg 0.152mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hamburger Pancake
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
20%
Pancake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Hamburger
42%
Pancake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pancake
Pancake is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pancake
Pancake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.974g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hamburger
Hamburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hamburger
Hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (66)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Pancake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175009/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.