Hamburger vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between hamburgers and pound cake
- Hamburgers are richer than pound cake in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, zinc, iron, vitamin B6, calcium, and copper.
- Hamburgers cover your daily vitamin B12 needs 45% more than pound cake.
- Hamburgers have 7 times more zinc than pound cake. Hamburgers have 2.87mg of zinc, while pound cake has 0.43mg.
- Hamburgers are lower in cholesterol.
- Hamburgers have a higher glycemic index (66) than pound cake (54).
Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen).
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +150% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +117% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +51.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +94.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +116.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +567.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +97.3% |
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 | +25.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +232.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +463.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +300% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +56.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
17.08 g
Fats:
14.36 g
Carbs:
24.1 g
Water:
42.67 g
Other:
1.79 g
Protein:
5 g
Fats:
13.96 g
Carbs:
53.64 g
Water:
25.87 g
Other:
1.53 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +241.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +64.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +17% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +122.6% |
~equal in
Fats
~13.96g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.096 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.495 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.38 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.811 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.419 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +82% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +799.7% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~4.811g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
17.36 g
Sucrose:
30.68 g
Glucose:
0.75 g
Fructose:
0.33 g
Lactose:
1.27 g
Maltose:
0.33 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +54.7% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +515.2% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +81.8% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +13845.5% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +876.9% |
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.44µg | 0.36µg | 45% |
| Protein | 17.08g | 5g | 24% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.365mg | 1.615mg | 23% |
| Zinc | 2.87mg | 0.43mg | 22% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.38g | 3.419g | 20% |
| Iron | 2.88mg | 1.48mg | 18% |
| Threonine | 0.666mg | 153mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.203mg | 0.036mg | 13% |
| Choline | 65.6mg | 12% | |
| Carbs | 24.1g | 53.64g | 10% |
| Selenium | 5µg | 9% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 70µg | 8% |
| Starch | 17.36g | 7% | |
| Calcium | 102mg | 47mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.495g | 3.02g | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 47mg | 66mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.091mg | 0.042mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.217mg | 0.11mg | 5% |
| Folate | 56µg | 42µg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 34IU | 4% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.31mg | 0.485mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.65mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8µg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.217mg | 0.173mg | 4% |
| Calories | 295kcal | 353kcal | 3% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 8mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 2.03g | 0.33g | 2% |
| Potassium | 226mg | 149mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 414mg | 377mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 136mg | 140mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.9g | 0.6g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 1% | |
| Saturated fat | 5.096g | 4.811g | 1% |
| Fats | 14.36g | 13.96g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 23.2g | 53.04g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.15g | 33.36g | N/A |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.25mg | 0.249mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.814g | 0.192g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.206mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.716mg | 0.204mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.319mg | 0.397mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.226mg | 0.198mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.37mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.677mg | 0.239mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.823mg | 0.249mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.505mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.372g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.895g | N/A |
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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%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pound cake contains less Sodium (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pound cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.285g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pound cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hamburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hamburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 29.21g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.