Hamburger vs. Whey — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between hamburgers and whey
- Whey contains less vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin B1, folate, and vitamin B6 than hamburgers.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for hamburgers is 48% higher.
- Whey has 73 times less vitamin B3 than hamburgers. Hamburgers have 5.365mg of vitamin B3, while whey has 0.074mg.
- Whey is lower in cholesterol.
- Hamburgers have a higher glycemic index than whey.
Food types used in this article are Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain and Whey, sweet, fluid.
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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 | +150% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +117% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +40.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +4700% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2175% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +2107.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +195.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +21600% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87% |
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 | +502.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +58.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +7150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +554.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +414.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +5500% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +23.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1909.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3888.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +368.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +237.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +118.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +5395% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3354.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95.5% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.44µg | 0.28µg | 48% |
| Iron | 2.88mg | 0.06mg | 35% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.365mg | 0.074mg | 33% |
| Protein | 17.08g | 0.85g | 32% |
| Zinc | 2.87mg | 0.13mg | 25% |
| Fats | 14.36g | 0.36g | 22% |
| Saturated fat | 5.096g | 0.23g | 22% |
| Sodium | 414mg | 54mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.217mg | 0.036mg | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 47mg | 2mg | 15% |
| Folate | 56µg | 1µg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 136mg | 46mg | 13% |
| Calories | 295kcal | 27kcal | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.495g | 0.1g | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.203mg | 0.031mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.091mg | 0.004mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.217mg | 0.001mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.25mg | 0.158mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 24.1g | 5.14g | 6% |
| Calcium | 102mg | 47mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 0.9g | 0g | 4% |
| Fructose | 2.03g | 3% | |
| Choline | 16mg | 3% | |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 8mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 1.9µg | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.38g | 0.011g | 2% |
| Potassium | 226mg | 161mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.31mg | 0.383mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 23.2g | 5.14g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.15g | 5.14g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.814g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.206mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.666mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.716mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.319mg | 0.078mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.226mg | 0.068mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.37mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.677mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.823mg | 0.046mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.505mg | 0.016mg | 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%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Whey is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 45mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Whey contains less Sodium (difference - 360mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Whey is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.866g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whey is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hamburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hamburger is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hamburger is relatively richer in minerals
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.