Hamburger vs. Sugar substitute — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are hamburgers and sugar substitute different?
- Hamburgers are higher in iron, zinc, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, copper, and manganese; however, sugar substitute is richer in calcium.
- Daily need coverage for calcium for sugar substitute is 78% higher.
- Hamburgers contain 72 times more zinc than sugar substitute. While hamburgers contain 2.87mg of zinc, sugar substitute contains only 0.04mg.
- Hamburgers have less sodium.
- Sugar substitute has a lower glycemic index (40) than hamburgers (66).
Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain and Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown are the varieties 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 | +233.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +479.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1700% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1200% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +7075% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1600% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -27.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +886.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +761.8% |
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 | +1346.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1566.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +287.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1253.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
17.08 g
Fats:
14.36 g
Carbs:
24.1 g
Water:
42.67 g
Other:
1.79 g
Protein:
2.06 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
84.77 g
Water:
9.14 g
Other:
4.03 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +729.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +366.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +251.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +125.1% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
3.52 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
1.09 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
2.94 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +390% |
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Glucose
~1.09g
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Galactose
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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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 102mg | 879mg | 78% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.44µg | 60% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.365mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 2.88mg | 0.16mg | 34% |
| Protein | 17.08g | 2.06g | 30% |
| Zinc | 2.87mg | 0.04mg | 26% |
| Saturated fat | 5.096g | 23% | |
| Fats | 14.36g | 0g | 22% |
| Carbs | 24.1g | 84.77g | 20% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.25mg | 0.015mg | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 136mg | 8mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.217mg | 0.015mg | 17% |
| Cholesterol | 47mg | 16% | |
| Folate | 56µg | 14% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.203mg | 0.015mg | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.495g | 14% | |
| Copper | 0.091mg | 0.007mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.217mg | 0.022mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 414mg | 572mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 226mg | 39mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.31mg | 0.08mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.38g | 3% | |
| Calories | 295kcal | 347kcal | 3% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 6mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 2.03g | 0g | 3% |
| Starch | 3.52g | 1% | |
| Fiber | 0.9g | 0.6g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 23.2g | 84.17g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.15g | 4.03g | 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
38%
1%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sugar substitute is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.096g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sugar substitute is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 158mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hamburger is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)