Hamburger vs. Pasta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Hamburger and Pasta
- Pasta contains less Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Calcium, and Vitamin B2 than Hamburger.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Hamburger is 54% higher.
- Pasta has 69 times less Sodium than Hamburger. Hamburger has 414mg of Sodium, while Pasta has 6mg.
Food types used in this article are Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked.
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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.
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Calcium
+1600%
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Iron
+152.6%
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Magnesium
+11.1%
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Phosphorus
+115.9%
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Potassium
+841.7%
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Zinc
+412.5%
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Sodium
-98.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 18
Equal in Copper - 0.093
Equal in Manganese - 0.224
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Calcium
+1600%
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Iron
+152.6%
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Magnesium
+11.1%
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Phosphorus
+115.9%
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Potassium
+841.7%
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Zinc
+412.5%
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Sodium
-98.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 18
Equal in Copper - 0.093
Equal in Manganese - 0.224
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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Vitamin B2
+66.7%
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Vitamin B3
+440.8%
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Vitamin B5
+69.4%
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Vitamin B6
+497.1%
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Vitamin B12
+928.6%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Folate
+14.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.209
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Vitamin B2
+66.7%
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Vitamin B3
+440.8%
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Vitamin B5
+69.4%
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Vitamin B6
+497.1%
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Vitamin B12
+928.6%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Folate
+14.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.209
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+231.7%
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Fats
+1267.6%
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Other
+477.4%
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Water
+60.7%
Equal in Carbs - 24.93
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Protein
+231.7%
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+1267.6%
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+477.4%
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+60.7%
Equal in Carbs - 24.93
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+4331.5%
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Saturated Fat
-97.1%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+12.9%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+4331.5%
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Saturated Fat
-97.1%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+12.9%
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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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 23.2g | 24.93g |
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| Protein | 17.08g | 5.15g |
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| Fats | 14.36g | 1.05g |
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| Carbs | 24.1g | 24.93g |
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| Calories | 295kcal | 131kcal |
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| Fructose | 2.03g |
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| Sugar | 4.15g |
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| Fiber | 0.9g |
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| Calcium | 102mg | 6mg |
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| Iron | 2.88mg | 1.14mg |
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| Magnesium | 20mg | 18mg |
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| Phosphorus | 136mg | 63mg |
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| Potassium | 226mg | 24mg |
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| Sodium | 414mg | 6mg |
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| Zinc | 2.87mg | 0.56mg |
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| Copper | 0.091mg | 0.093mg |
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| Manganese | 0.217mg | 0.224mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 20IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.217mg | 0.209mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.25mg | 0.15mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.365mg | 0.992mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.31mg | 0.183mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.203mg | 0.034mg |
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| Folate | 56µg | 64µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.44µg | 0.14µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.206mg | 0.065mg |
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| Threonine | 0.666mg | 0.134mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.716mg | 0.197mg |
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| Leucine | 1.319mg | 0.348mg |
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| Lysine | 1.226mg | 0.097mg |
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| Methionine | 0.37mg | 0.079mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.677mg | 0.247mg |
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| Valine | 0.823mg | 0.217mg |
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| Histidine | 0.505mg | 0.103mg |
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| Cholesterol | 47mg | 33mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.814g |
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| Saturated Fat | 5.096g | 0.15g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.495g | 0.124g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.38g | 0.429g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
16%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 408mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pasta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pasta is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.946g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pasta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Hamburger is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hamburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hamburger is relatively richer in vitamins