Hamburger vs. Provolone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between hamburgers and provolone
- Hamburgers have more vitamin B3, iron, vitamin B1, folate, and vitamin B6; however, provolone is higher in calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin A.
- Provolone covers your daily calcium needs 65% more than hamburgers.
- Provolone contains 34 times less vitamin B3 than hamburgers. Hamburgers contain 5.365mg of vitamin B3, while provolone contains 0.156mg.
- Hamburgers have less sodium.
- The glycemic index of hamburgers is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain and Cheese, provolone.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +63.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +453.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +250% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -52.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2070% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +40% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +641.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +12.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +264.7% |
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 | +1042.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +3339.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +178.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +460% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +28.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +53.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1026.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +49.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +85.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +163.1% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -70.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +34.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +102.4% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 102mg | 756mg | 65% |
| Saturated fat | 5.096g | 17.078g | 54% |
| Phosphorus | 136mg | 496mg | 51% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.365mg | 0.156mg | 33% |
| Iron | 2.88mg | 0.52mg | 30% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 26% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 236µg | 26% |
| Sodium | 414mg | 876mg | 20% |
| Fats | 14.36g | 26.62g | 19% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.217mg | 0.019mg | 17% |
| Protein | 17.08g | 25.58g | 17% |
| Folate | 56µg | 10µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.203mg | 0.073mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.217mg | 0.01mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.091mg | 0.026mg | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 47mg | 69mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 24.1g | 2.14g | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.25mg | 0.321mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.495g | 7.393g | 5% |
| Fiber | 0.9g | 0g | 4% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.31mg | 0.476mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.38g | 0.769g | 3% |
| Calories | 295kcal | 351kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 226mg | 138mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 20IU | 3% | |
| Fructose | 2.03g | 3% | |
| Zinc | 2.87mg | 3.23mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.2µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.23mg | 2% | |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 28mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.44µg | 1.46µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 23.2g | 2.14g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.15g | 0.56g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.814g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.206mg | 0.345mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.666mg | 0.982mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.716mg | 1.091mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.319mg | 2.297mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.226mg | 2.646mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.37mg | 0.686mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.677mg | 1.287mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.823mg | 1.64mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.505mg | 1.115mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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?
Provolone is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.59g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Provolone is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Provolone is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hamburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 462mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hamburger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.982g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hamburger is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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.