Hamburger vs. Pot roast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between hamburgers and pot roast
- Hamburgers have more vitamin B1, folate, manganese, calcium, and vitamin B3, while pot roast has more zinc and vitamin B12.
- Pot roast covers your daily need for zinc, 34% more than hamburgers.
- Hamburgers contain 22 times more manganese than pot roast. While hamburgers contain 0.217mg of manganese, pot roast contains only 0.01mg.
- The amount of sodium in pot roast is lower.
- Pot roast has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of pot roast is 0, while the glycemic index of hamburgers is 66.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain and Beef, chuck, arm pot roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, braised.
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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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +537.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +19% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2070% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +132.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +27.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +267.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +46.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +30.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +522.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +84.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +39.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +47.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +-18000% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +69.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +33.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +21.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -32.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +48.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +86.3% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 27µg | 49% | |
| Zinc | 2.87mg | 6.66mg | 34% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.44µg | 2.13µg | 29% |
| Protein | 17.08g | 28.94g | 24% |
| Cholesterol | 47mg | 116mg | 23% |
| Choline | 110.2mg | 20% | |
| Sodium | 414mg | 47mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.217mg | 0.059mg | 13% |
| Folate | 56µg | 9µg | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 5.096g | 7.548g | 11% |
| Calcium | 102mg | 16mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.217mg | 0.01mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 24.1g | 0g | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.365mg | 4.105mg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.495g | 8.175g | 7% |
| Fats | 14.36g | 19.17g | 7% |
| Iron | 2.88mg | 2.42mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.203mg | 0.283mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.25mg | 0.171mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 136mg | 174mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.31mg | 0.571mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 0.9g | 0g | 4% |
| Fructose | 2.03g | 3% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.51mg | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.38g | 0.708g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 8IU | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Copper | 0.091mg | 0.099mg | 1% |
| Calories | 295kcal | 297kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 23.2g | 0g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 19mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 226mg | 231mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.15g | 0g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.814g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.206mg | 0.19mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.666mg | 1.156mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.716mg | 1.317mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.319mg | 2.302mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.226mg | 2.446mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.37mg | 0.754mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.677mg | 1.143mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.823mg | 1.436mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.505mg | 0.924mg | 0% |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pot roast is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pot roast contains less Sodium (difference - 367mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pot roast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hamburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hamburger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.452g)
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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