Hamburger vs. Salsa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are hamburgers and salsa different?
- Hamburgers are richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin B2, phosphorus, vitamin B1, and folate, while salsa is higher in vitamin A.
- Hamburgers cover your daily need for vitamin B12, 60% more than salsa.
Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain and USDA Commodity, salsa types were used 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +25% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +750% |
| Contains more IronIron | +28.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1588.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +353.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +19.5% |
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 | +334% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +733.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +396.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +36.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +194.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1038.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +7080% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +244.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +11.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +110.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +34243.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +255.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.4% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.44µg | 0µg | 60% |
| Protein | 17.08g | 1.5g | 31% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.365mg | 1.08mg | 27% |
| Zinc | 2.87mg | 0.17mg | 25% |
| Saturated fat | 5.096g | 0.029g | 23% |
| Fats | 14.36g | 0.2g | 22% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.25mg | 0.03mg | 17% |
| Cholesterol | 47mg | 0mg | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 136mg | 30mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.217mg | 0.05mg | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.495g | 0.016g | 14% |
| Calories | 295kcal | 36kcal | 13% |
| Folate | 56µg | 19µg | 9% |
| Calcium | 102mg | 12mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.217mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 2.88mg | 2.24mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 24.1g | 7g | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.31mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 4mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.203mg | 0.149mg | 4% |
| Fructose | 2.03g | 3% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 28µg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.9g | 1.4g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.38g | 0.107g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 226mg | 270mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.091mg | 0.096mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 414mg | 430mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 23.2g | 5.6g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.15g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.814g | 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% |
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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9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
23%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salsa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salsa is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Salsa is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.067g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hamburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.