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Hamburger vs. Patty — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between hamburger and patty?

  • Hamburger is higher in vitamin B1, folate, iron, calcium, vitamin B3, manganese, and vitamin B2, yet patty is higher in vitamin B12 and zinc.
  • Patty's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 25% more.
  • Hamburger has 15 times more Calcium than patty. While hamburger has 102mg of Calcium, patty has only 7mg.
  • The amount of sodium in patty is lower.
  • The glycemic index of patty is lower.

We used Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain and USDA Commodity, beef, patties (100%), frozen, raw types in this article.

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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%
Patty
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 2.1% 24% 72% 24% 112% 62% 9.7% 2.2% 81%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1357.1%
Contains more IronIron +49.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +24.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1176.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +19%
Contains more ZincZinc +43.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.1%
~equal in Magnesium ~18mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~145mg

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%
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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 0% 0% 0% 0% 11% 37% 72% 19% 49% 256% 0% 4.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +404.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +39.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +833.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +42.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.309mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.214mg
~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
Patty
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15% 16% 65% 5%
Protein: 14.63 g
Fats: 15.69 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.72 g
Other: 4.96 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +16.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +51.7%
Contains more OtherOther +177.1%
~equal in Fats ~15.69g

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
Patty
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46% 50% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.333 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.861 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.643 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -19.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +24.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +69.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hamburger Patty Opinion
Calories 295kcal 204kcal Hamburger
Protein 17.08g 14.63g Hamburger
Fats 14.36g 15.69g Patty
Net carbs 23.2g 0g Hamburger
Carbs 24.1g 0g Hamburger
Cholesterol 47mg 53mg Hamburger
Magnesium 20mg 18mg Hamburger
Calcium 102mg 7mg Hamburger
Potassium 226mg 269mg Patty
Iron 2.88mg 1.93mg Hamburger
Sugar 4.15g Patty
Fiber 0.9g 0g Hamburger
Copper 0.091mg 0.073mg Hamburger
Zinc 2.87mg 4.12mg Patty
Phosphorus 136mg 145mg Patty
Sodium 414mg 74mg Patty
Manganese 0.217mg 0.017mg Hamburger
Selenium 14.8µg Patty
Vitamin B1 0.217mg 0.043mg Hamburger
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.16mg Hamburger
Vitamin B3 5.365mg 3.846mg Hamburger
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 0.309mg Hamburger
Vitamin B6 0.203mg 0.214mg Patty
Vitamin B12 1.44µg 2.05µg Patty
Folate 56µg 6µg Hamburger
Trans Fat 0.814g Patty
Saturated Fat 5.096g 6.333g Hamburger
Monounsaturated Fat 5.495g 6.861g Patty
Polyunsaturated fat 0.38g 0.643g Patty
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 Patty
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
34%
Patty
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Hamburger
40%
Patty

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Patty
Patty is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Patty
Patty contains less Sodium (difference - 340mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Patty
Patty is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hamburger
Hamburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hamburger
Hamburger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.237g)
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.
Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.