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Hamburger vs. Pineapple cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are hamburgers and pineapple cake different?

  • Hamburgers are higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, zinc, iron, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and folate; however, pineapple cake is richer in vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for pineapple cake is 12732% higher.
  • Hamburgers contain 18 times more vitamin B12 than pineapple cake. While hamburgers contain 1.44µg of vitamin B12, pineapple cake contains only 0.08µg.
  • Pineapple cake has less cholesterol.

Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain and Cake, pineapple upside-down, prepared from recipe are the varieties used 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 36% 9.9% 56% 29% 8.5% 35% 42% 46% 51%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +53.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +101.8%
Contains more IronIron +94.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +825.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +65.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +17.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -22.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +61.3%
~equal in Copper ~0.087mg

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 4% 21% 0% 0% 38250% 36% 22% 12% 7.8% 10% 0% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +60.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +350.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +53.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +497.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1700%
Contains more FolateFolate +115.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +70406.9%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~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
4% 12% 51% 32%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 12.1 g
Carbs: 50.5 g
Water: 32.3 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +388%
Contains more FatsFats +18.7%
Contains more WaterWater +32.1%
Contains more OtherOther +11.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +109.5%

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
26% 46% 29%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.915 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.282 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -42.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +763.7%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~5.194g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hamburger Pineapple cake DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.217mg 153mg 12732%
Vitamin B12 1.44µg 0.08µg 57%
Protein 17.08g 3.5g 27%
Vitamin B3 5.365mg 1.19mg 26%
Zinc 2.87mg 0.31mg 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.38g 3.282g 19%
Iron 2.88mg 1.48mg 18%
Selenium 9.4µg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.203mg 0.034mg 13%
Saturated fat 5.096g 2.915g 10%
Carbs 24.1g 50.5g 9%
Folate 56µg 26µg 8%
Phosphorus 136mg 82mg 8%
Cholesterol 47mg 22mg 8%
Vitamin A 0µg 62µg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.156mg 7%
Manganese 0.217mg 0.35mg 6%
Sodium 414mg 319mg 4%
Potassium 226mg 112mg 3%
Fructose 2.03g 3%
Fats 14.36g 12.1g 3%
Calcium 102mg 120mg 2%
Magnesium 20mg 13mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 0.202mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 5.495g 5.194g 1%
Calories 295kcal 319kcal 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.2mg 1%
Net carbs 23.2g 49.7g N/A
Sugar 4.15g N/A
Fiber 0.9g 0.8g 0%
Copper 0.091mg 0.087mg 0%
Trans fat 0.814g N/A
Tryptophan 0.206mg 0.043mg 0%
Threonine 0.666mg 0.117mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.716mg 0.147mg 0%
Leucine 1.319mg 0.264mg 0%
Lysine 1.226mg 0.143mg 0%
Methionine 0.37mg 0.074mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.677mg 0.173mg 0%
Valine 0.823mg 0.167mg 0%
Histidine 0.505mg 0.081mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hamburger Pineapple cake
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
2952%
Pineapple cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Hamburger
32%
Pineapple cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake contains less Sodium (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.181g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hamburger
Hamburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Pineapple cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172703/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.