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Hamburger vs. Potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Hamburger and Potato

  • Hamburger has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1, however, Potato is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Hamburger's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 60% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain and Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw.

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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 Calcium +750%
Contains more Iron +255.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +138.6%
Contains more Zinc +856.7%
Contains more Magnesium +15%
Contains more Potassium +88.1%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Copper +20.9%
Equal in Manganese - 0.2
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 108% 15% 59% 20% 54% 79% 31% 29% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 31% 17% 25% 38% 1% 9% 37% 27% 3%
Contains more Calcium +750%
Contains more Iron +255.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +138.6%
Contains more Zinc +856.7%
Contains more Magnesium +15%
Contains more Potassium +88.1%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Copper +20.9%
Equal in Manganese - 0.2

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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Potato
Contains more Vitamin B1 +167.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +681.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +405.7%
Contains more Folate +273.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +46.8%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.295
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 55% 58% 101% 19% 47% 43% 180% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 66% 21% 8% 20% 18% 69% 12% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +167.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +681.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +405.7%
Contains more Folate +273.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +46.8%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.295

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +733.2%
Contains more Fats +15855.6%
Contains more Carbs +37.8%
Contains more Other +59.8%
Contains more Water +85.7%
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
2% 17% 79%
Protein: 2.05 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 17.49 g
Water: 79.25 g
Other: 1.12 g
Contains more Protein +733.2%
Contains more Fats +15855.6%
Contains more Carbs +37.8%
Contains more Other +59.8%
Contains more Water +85.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +274650%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +804.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%
46% 50% 3%
Saturated Fat: 5.096 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.495 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.38 g
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.042 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +274650%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +804.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +29.4%
Contains more Glucose +274.2%
Contains more Fructose +680.8%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
5% 28% 49% 3% 14%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.22 g
Glucose: 1.16 g
Fructose: 2.03 g
Lactose: 0.13 g
Maltose: 0.6 g
Galactose: 0 g
95% 2%
Starch: 15.29 g
Sucrose: 0.17 g
Glucose: 0.31 g
Fructose: 0.26 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +29.4%
Contains more Glucose +274.2%
Contains more Fructose +680.8%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hamburger Potato Opinion
Net carbs 23.2g 15.39g Hamburger
Protein 17.08g 2.05g Hamburger
Fats 14.36g 0.09g Hamburger
Carbs 24.1g 17.49g Hamburger
Calories 295kcal 77kcal Hamburger
Starch 15.29g Potato
Fructose 2.03g 0.26g Hamburger
Sugar 4.15g 0.82g Potato
Fiber 0.9g 2.1g Potato
Calcium 102mg 12mg Hamburger
Iron 2.88mg 0.81mg Hamburger
Magnesium 20mg 23mg Potato
Phosphorus 136mg 57mg Hamburger
Potassium 226mg 425mg Potato
Sodium 414mg 6mg Potato
Zinc 2.87mg 0.3mg Hamburger
Copper 0.091mg 0.11mg Potato
Manganese 0.217mg 0.2mg Hamburger
Selenium 0.4µg Potato
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Potato
Vitamin E 0.01mg Potato
Vitamin C 0mg 19.7mg Potato
Vitamin B1 0.217mg 0.081mg Hamburger
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.032mg Hamburger
Vitamin B3 5.365mg 1.061mg Hamburger
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 0.295mg Hamburger
Vitamin B6 0.203mg 0.298mg Potato
Folate 56µg 15µg Hamburger
Vitamin B12 1.44µg 0µg Hamburger
Vitamin K 2µg Potato
Tryptophan 0.206mg 0.021mg Hamburger
Threonine 0.666mg 0.067mg Hamburger
Isoleucine 0.716mg 0.066mg Hamburger
Leucine 1.319mg 0.098mg Hamburger
Lysine 1.226mg 0.107mg Hamburger
Methionine 0.37mg 0.032mg Hamburger
Phenylalanine 0.677mg 0.081mg Hamburger
Valine 0.823mg 0.103mg Hamburger
Histidine 0.505mg 0.035mg Hamburger
Cholesterol 47mg 0mg Potato
Trans Fat 0.814g 0g Potato
Saturated Fat 5.096g 0.025g Potato
Monounsaturated Fat 5.495g 0.002g Hamburger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.38g 0.042g Hamburger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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%
Hamburger
18%
Potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Hamburger
19%
Potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 408mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato
Potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato
Potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.071g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hamburger
Hamburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Hamburger
Hamburger is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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. Potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170026/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.