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Hamburger vs. Rye — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between hamburgers and rye

  • Hamburgers have more vitamin B12; however, rye is richer in manganese, fiber, copper, phosphorus, vitamin B5, and magnesium.
  • Rye's daily need coverage for manganese is 103% more.
  • Rye contains less cholesterol.
  • Hamburgers have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of hamburgers is 66, while the glycemic index of rye is 34.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain and Rye grain.

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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%
Rye
Rye
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 79% 7.2% 45% 99% 122% 72% 142% 0.26% 336% 76%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +325%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +450%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +125.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +303.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +144.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1087.6%
~equal in Iron ~2.63mg
~equal in Zinc ~2.65mg

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%
Rye
Rye
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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% 0.33% 17% 0% 79% 58% 80% 87% 68% 0% 15% 29% 17%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +25.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +47.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +45.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +369.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +44.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.251mg

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
Rye
Rye
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10% 76% 11%
Protein: 10.34 g
Fats: 1.63 g
Carbs: 75.86 g
Water: 10.6 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +65.2%
Contains more FatsFats +781%
Contains more WaterWater +302.5%
Contains more OtherOther +14%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +214.8%

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
Rye
Rye
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17% 18% 65%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.197 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.208 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.767 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2541.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +101.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Rye
Rye
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72% 16% 11%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.71 g
Glucose: 0.16 g
Fructose: 0.11 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +625%
Contains more FructoseFructose +1745.5%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +222.7%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~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.
Hamburger Rye
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hamburger Rye DV% diff.
Manganese 0.217mg 2.577mg 103%
Vitamin B12 1.44µg 0µg 60%
Fiber 0.9g 15.1g 57%
Copper 0.091mg 0.367mg 31%
Phosphorus 136mg 332mg 28%
Selenium 13.9µg 25%
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 1.456mg 23%
Saturated fat 5.096g 0.197g 22%
Magnesium 20mg 110mg 21%
Fats 14.36g 1.63g 20%
Sodium 414mg 2mg 18%
Carbs 24.1g 75.86g 17%
Cholesterol 47mg 0mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 5.495g 0.208g 13%
Protein 17.08g 10.34g 13%
Potassium 226mg 510mg 8%
Calcium 102mg 24mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.217mg 0.316mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.203mg 0.294mg 7%
Vitamin B3 5.365mg 4.27mg 7%
Choline 30.4mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.85mg 6%
Vitamin K 5.9µg 5%
Folate 56µg 38µg 5%
Iron 2.88mg 2.63mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.38g 0.767g 3%
Calories 295kcal 338kcal 2%
Fructose 2.03g 0.11g 2%
Zinc 2.87mg 2.65mg 2%
Net carbs 23.2g 60.76g N/A
Sugar 4.15g 0.98g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.251mg 0%
Trans fat 0.814g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.206mg 0.108mg 0%
Threonine 0.666mg 0.289mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.716mg 0.208mg 0%
Leucine 1.319mg 0.563mg 0%
Lysine 1.226mg 0.286mg 0%
Methionine 0.37mg 0.153mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.677mg 0.435mg 0%
Valine 0.823mg 0.317mg 0%
Histidine 0.505mg 0.189mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Hamburger Rye
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
35%
Rye
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Hamburger
98%
Rye

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rye
Rye is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rye
Rye is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rye
Rye contains less Sodium (difference - 412mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rye
Rye is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.899g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rye
Rye is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rye
Rye is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
Hamburger
Hamburger is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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.

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. Rye - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168884/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.