Hamburger vs. Pretzel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between hamburgers and pretzel?
- Hamburgers are higher in vitamin B12 and zinc, yet pretzel is higher in manganese, folate, iron, vitamin B1, and fiber.
- Hamburgers' daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 60% more.
- The glycemic index of hamburgers is lower.
We used Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain and Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, salted 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +277.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +176% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -66.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +45% |
| Contains more IronIron | +59% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +71.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +367.7% |
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 B6Vitamin B6 | +174.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +95.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +32.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +196.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +70.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +390.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1263.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +233.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +96.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +655.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -92.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +239.7% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +68.1% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +554.8% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +85% |
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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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.44µg | 0µg | 60% |
| Sodium | 414mg | 1240mg | 36% |
| Manganese | 0.217mg | 1.015mg | 35% |
| Starch | 72.58g | 30% | |
| Folate | 56µg | 166µg | 28% |
| Iron | 2.88mg | 4.58mg | 21% |
| Saturated fat | 5.096g | 0.391g | 21% |
| Carbs | 24.1g | 80.39g | 19% |
| Fats | 14.36g | 2.93g | 18% |
| Zinc | 2.87mg | 1.04mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.217mg | 0.424mg | 17% |
| Cholesterol | 47mg | 0mg | 16% |
| Protein | 17.08g | 10.04g | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.495g | 0.727g | 12% |
| Fiber | 0.9g | 3.4g | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.203mg | 0.074mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 102mg | 27mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 4.4µg | 8% | |
| Copper | 0.091mg | 0.156mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.25mg | 0.332mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.38g | 1.291g | 6% |
| Choline | 29.5mg | 5% | |
| Calories | 295kcal | 384kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.47mg | 3% | |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 29mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 2.03g | 0.31g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2.1mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.365mg | 5.27mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 136mg | 128mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 23.2g | 76.99g | N/A |
| Potassium | 226mg | 223mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.15g | 2.21g | N/A |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.31mg | 0.322mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.814g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.206mg | 0.097mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.666mg | 0.25mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.716mg | 0.407mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.319mg | 0.757mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.226mg | 0.257mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.37mg | 0.177mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.677mg | 0.52mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.823mg | 0.48mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.505mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.063g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.223g | N/A |
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
38%
37%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
67%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pretzel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzel is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.94g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pretzel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.705g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pretzel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 826mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hamburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Hamburger is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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.