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Hamburger vs. Seaweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Hamburger and Seaweed

  • Hamburger has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus, however, Seaweed is higher in Folate, and Magnesium.
  • Hamburger covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 60% more than Seaweed.

Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain and Seaweed, kelp, raw.

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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 Phosphorus +223.8%
Contains more Potassium +153.9%
Contains more Zinc +133.3%
Contains more Calcium +64.7%
Contains more Magnesium +505%
Contains less Sodium -43.7%
Contains more Copper +42.9%
Equal in Iron - 2.85
Equal in Manganese - 0.2
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 108% 15% 59% 20% 54% 79% 31% 29% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 51% 107% 87% 18% 8% 31% 34% 44% 27% 4%
Contains more Phosphorus +223.8%
Contains more Potassium +153.9%
Contains more Zinc +133.3%
Contains more Calcium +64.7%
Contains more Magnesium +505%
Contains less Sodium -43.7%
Contains more Copper +42.9%
Equal in Iron - 2.85
Equal in Manganese - 0.2

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +334%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1041.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10050%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +107.1%
Contains more Folate +221.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 55% 58% 101% 19% 47% 43% 180% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 18% 0% 10% 13% 35% 9% 39% 1% 135% 0% 166%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +334%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1041.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10050%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +107.1%
Contains more Folate +221.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +916.7%
Contains more Fats +2464.3%
Contains more Carbs +151.8%
Contains more Water +91.2%
Contains more Other +269.3%
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
2% 10% 82% 7%
Protein: 1.68 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 9.57 g
Water: 81.58 g
Other: 6.61 g
Contains more Protein +916.7%
Contains more Fats +2464.3%
Contains more Carbs +151.8%
Contains more Water +91.2%
Contains more Other +269.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5507.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +708.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.2%
46% 50% 3%
Saturated Fat: 5.096 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.495 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.38 g
63% 25% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.247 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5507.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +708.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hamburger Seaweed Opinion
Net carbs 23.2g 8.27g Hamburger
Protein 17.08g 1.68g Hamburger
Fats 14.36g 0.56g Hamburger
Carbs 24.1g 9.57g Hamburger
Calories 295kcal 43kcal Hamburger
Fructose 2.03g Hamburger
Sugar 4.15g 0.6g Seaweed
Fiber 0.9g 1.3g Seaweed
Calcium 102mg 168mg Seaweed
Iron 2.88mg 2.85mg Hamburger
Magnesium 20mg 121mg Seaweed
Phosphorus 136mg 42mg Hamburger
Potassium 226mg 89mg Hamburger
Sodium 414mg 233mg Seaweed
Zinc 2.87mg 1.23mg Hamburger
Copper 0.091mg 0.13mg Seaweed
Manganese 0.217mg 0.2mg Hamburger
Selenium 0.7µg Seaweed
Vitamin A 0IU 116IU Seaweed
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 6µg Seaweed
Vitamin E 0.87mg Seaweed
Vitamin C 0mg 3mg Seaweed
Vitamin B1 0.217mg 0.05mg Hamburger
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.15mg Hamburger
Vitamin B3 5.365mg 0.47mg Hamburger
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 0.642mg Seaweed
Vitamin B6 0.203mg 0.002mg Hamburger
Folate 56µg 180µg Seaweed
Vitamin B12 1.44µg 0µg Hamburger
Vitamin K 66µg Seaweed
Tryptophan 0.206mg 0.048mg Hamburger
Threonine 0.666mg 0.055mg Hamburger
Isoleucine 0.716mg 0.076mg Hamburger
Leucine 1.319mg 0.083mg Hamburger
Lysine 1.226mg 0.082mg Hamburger
Methionine 0.37mg 0.025mg Hamburger
Phenylalanine 0.677mg 0.043mg Hamburger
Valine 0.823mg 0.072mg Hamburger
Histidine 0.505mg 0.024mg Hamburger
Cholesterol 47mg 0mg Seaweed
Trans Fat 0.814g 0g Seaweed
Saturated Fat 5.096g 0.247g Seaweed
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g Seaweed
Monounsaturated Fat 5.495g 0.098g Hamburger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.38g 0.047g Hamburger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Hamburger Seaweed
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
42%
Hamburger
36%
Seaweed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Hamburger
41%
Seaweed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Seaweed
Seaweed contains less Sodium (difference - 181mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.849g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
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.
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. Seaweed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168457/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.