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Hamburger vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between hamburgers and saffron?

  • Hamburgers are higher in vitamin B12 and vitamin B3, yet saffron is higher in manganese, iron, vitamin C, vitamin B6, magnesium, potassium, and copper.
  • Saffron's daily need coverage for manganese is 1226% more.
  • The amount of saturated fat in saffron is lower.

We used Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain and Spices, saffron types in this article.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 189% 33% 152% 416% 109% 30% 108% 19% 3705% 31%
Contains more ZincZinc +163.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1220%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +662.8%
Contains more IronIron +285.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +260.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +85.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -64.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +12991.2%
~equal in Calcium ~111mg

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%
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 269% 9% 0% 0% 29% 62% 27% 0% 233% 0% 0% 70% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +88.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +267.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +397.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +66.1%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.267mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
11% 6% 65% 12% 5%
Protein: 11.43 g
Fats: 5.85 g
Carbs: 65.37 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.45 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +49.4%
Contains more FatsFats +145.5%
Contains more WaterWater +258.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +171.2%
Contains more OtherOther +204.5%

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
39% 11% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.586 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.067 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1180.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -68.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +443.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hamburger Saffron DV% diff.
Manganese 0.217mg 28.408mg 1226%
Iron 2.88mg 11.1mg 103%
Vitamin C 0mg 80.8mg 90%
Vitamin B6 0.203mg 1.01mg 62%
Vitamin B12 1.44µg 0µg 60%
Magnesium 20mg 264mg 58%
Potassium 226mg 1724mg 44%
Copper 0.091mg 0.328mg 26%
Vitamin B3 5.365mg 1.46mg 24%
Phosphorus 136mg 252mg 17%
Cholesterol 47mg 0mg 16%
Saturated fat 5.096g 1.586g 16%
Zinc 2.87mg 1.09mg 16%
Carbs 24.1g 65.37g 14%
Monounsaturated fat 5.495g 0.429g 13%
Fats 14.36g 5.85g 13%
Fiber 0.9g 3.9g 12%
Sodium 414mg 148mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.38g 2.067g 11%
Protein 17.08g 11.43g 11%
Selenium 5.6µg 10%
Folate 56µg 93µg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.217mg 0.115mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 6%
Vitamin A 0µg 27µg 3%
Fructose 2.03g 3%
Calories 295kcal 310kcal 1%
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.267mg 1%
Calcium 102mg 111mg 1%
Net carbs 23.2g 61.47g N/A
Sugar 4.15g N/A
Trans fat 0.814g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.206mg 0%
Threonine 0.666mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.716mg 0%
Leucine 1.319mg 0%
Lysine 1.226mg 0%
Methionine 0.37mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.677mg 0%
Valine 0.823mg 0%
Histidine 0.505mg 0%
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Hamburger Saffron
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
54%
Saffron
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Hamburger
479%
Saffron

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Saffron
Saffron contains less Sodium (difference - 266mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.51g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hamburger
Hamburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Hamburger
Hamburger is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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. Saffron - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170934/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.