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Hamburger vs. Veal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between hamburgers and veal

  • Hamburgers have more iron, vitamin B1, and folate, while veal has more vitamin B5, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and phosphorus.
  • Hamburgers cover your daily need for iron, 24% more than veal.
  • Hamburgers contain 5 times more folate than veal. While hamburgers contain 56µg of folate, veal contains only 11µg.
  • The amount of sodium in veal is lower.
  • Veal has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of veal is 0, while the glycemic index of hamburgers is 66.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain and Veal, ground, cooked, broiled.

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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%
Veal
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 5.1% 30% 37% 34% 106% 93% 11% 4.6% 75%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +500%
Contains more IronIron +190.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +520%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +49.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +13.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +34.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +59.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80%

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%
Veal
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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% 3% 0% 18% 62% 151% 70% 90% 159% 3% 8.3% 52%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +210%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +13.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +409.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +49.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +274.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +92.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.27mg

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
Veal
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24% 8% 67%
Protein: 24.38 g
Fats: 7.56 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.76 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more FatsFats +89.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +37.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +42.7%
Contains more WaterWater +56.5%

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
Veal
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47% 44% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.04 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.55 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +93.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -40.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +44.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hamburger Veal DV% diff.
Selenium 13.7µg 25%
Iron 2.88mg 0.99mg 24%
Cholesterol 47mg 103mg 19%
Vitamin B3 5.365mg 8.03mg 17%
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 1.16mg 17%
Choline 95mg 17%
Protein 17.08g 24.38g 15%
Sodium 414mg 83mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.203mg 0.39mg 14%
Phosphorus 136mg 217mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.217mg 0.07mg 12%
Folate 56µg 11µg 11%
Fats 14.36g 7.56g 10%
Calcium 102mg 17mg 9%
Zinc 2.87mg 3.87mg 9%
Saturated fat 5.096g 3.04g 9%
Carbs 24.1g 0g 8%
Manganese 0.217mg 0.035mg 8%
Vitamin B12 1.44µg 1.27µg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 5.495g 2.84g 7%
Calories 295kcal 172kcal 6%
Fiber 0.9g 0g 4%
Fructose 2.03g 3%
Potassium 226mg 337mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.27mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.2µg 1%
Magnesium 20mg 24mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.15mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.38g 0.55g 1%
Copper 0.091mg 0.103mg 1%
Net carbs 23.2g 0g N/A
Sugar 4.15g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0.814g N/A
Tryptophan 0.206mg 0.247mg 0%
Threonine 0.666mg 1.065mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.716mg 1.201mg 0%
Leucine 1.319mg 1.94mg 0%
Lysine 1.226mg 2.009mg 0%
Methionine 0.37mg 0.569mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.677mg 0.984mg 0%
Valine 0.823mg 1.347mg 0%
Histidine 0.505mg 0.885mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hamburger Veal
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
47%
Veal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Hamburger
41%
Veal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Veal
Veal is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Veal
Veal contains less Sodium (difference - 331mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Veal
Veal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.056g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Veal
Veal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Veal
Veal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hamburger
Hamburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Hamburger
Hamburger is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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.

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. Veal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175291/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.