Ice cream vs. Hamburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between ice cream and hamburgers
- Ice cream has less vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B6, and manganese.
- Hamburgers cover your daily vitamin B12 needs 44% more than ice cream.
Food varieties used in this article are Ice creams, vanilla and Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain.
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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 | +25.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -80.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +42.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +13.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +3100% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +295.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +315.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +29.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2612.5% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +87.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +429.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +4525% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +322.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +269.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1020% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +43% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +388% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +30.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +98.9% |
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Carbs
~24.1g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +18.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -24.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +85.1% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.39µg | 1.44µg | 44% |
| Iron | 0.09mg | 2.88mg | 35% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.116mg | 5.365mg | 33% |
| Protein | 3.5g | 17.08g | 27% |
| Zinc | 0.69mg | 2.87mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.041mg | 0.217mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 80mg | 414mg | 15% |
| Vitamin A | 118µg | 0µg | 13% |
| Folate | 5µg | 56µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.048mg | 0.203mg | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.008mg | 0.217mg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 6.79g | 5.096g | 8% |
| Copper | 0.023mg | 0.091mg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.969g | 5.495g | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.581mg | 0.31mg | 5% |
| Choline | 26mg | 5% | |
| Fats | 11g | 14.36g | 5% |
| Calories | 207kcal | 295kcal | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 105mg | 136mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 1.8µg | 3% | |
| Fructose | 2.03g | 3% | |
| Calcium | 128mg | 102mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.3mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Fiber | 0.7g | 0.9g | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.24mg | 0.25mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 199mg | 226mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 8IU | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 44mg | 47mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 22.9g | 23.2g | N/A |
| Carbs | 23.6g | 24.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 21.22g | 4.15g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.814g | N/A | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.452g | 0.38g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.045mg | 0.206mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.146mg | 0.666mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.195mg | 0.716mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.316mg | 1.319mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.258mg | 1.226mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.081mg | 0.37mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.157mg | 0.677mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.217mg | 0.823mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.088mg | 0.505mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 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
18%
38%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
42%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ice cream is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 334mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ice cream is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hamburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.07g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hamburger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.694g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hamburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.