Muffin vs. Hamburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between muffin and hamburgers
- Muffin has more manganese; however, hamburgers have more vitamin B12, vitamin B3, zinc, iron, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, and calcium.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for hamburgers is 53% higher.
- Hamburgers have 2 times less manganese than muffin. Muffin has 0.449mg of manganese, while hamburgers have 0.217mg.
- Muffin is lower in cholesterol.
Food types used in this article are Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) 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 less SodiumSodium | -18.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +106.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +131.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +86.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +121.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +51.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +675.7% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +51.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +29.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +53.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +278.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +407.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +800% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +16.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +11.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +119.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +280.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +71% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +20.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -44.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2032.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +14% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +12631.8% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +315.4% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +67.8% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +27.7% |
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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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 1.44µg | 53% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.103g | 0.38g | 51% |
| Vitamin K | 39.2µg | 33% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.418mg | 5.365mg | 25% |
| Protein | 4.49g | 17.08g | 25% |
| Zinc | 0.37mg | 2.87mg | 23% |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 2.88mg | 20% |
| Choline | 92.5mg | 17% | |
| Selenium | 8.2µg | 15% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04mg | 0.203mg | 13% |
| Vitamin E | 1.63mg | 11% | |
| Manganese | 0.449mg | 0.217mg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 2.844g | 5.096g | 10% |
| Carbs | 53g | 24.1g | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.163mg | 0.25mg | 7% |
| Starch | 16.31g | 7% | |
| Calcium | 44mg | 102mg | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 47mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.168mg | 0.217mg | 4% |
| Calories | 375kcal | 295kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.47mg | 0.31mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 121mg | 226mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 336mg | 414mg | 3% |
| Fats | 16.07g | 14.36g | 3% |
| Copper | 0.06mg | 0.091mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 21µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.822g | 5.495g | 2% |
| Folate | 48µg | 56µg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 20mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.21g | 2.03g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 0.9g | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 146mg | 136mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 51.9g | 23.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 31.47g | 4.15g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.2g | 0.814g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.066mg | 0.206mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.181mg | 0.666mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.224mg | 0.716mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.421mg | 1.319mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.199mg | 1.226mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.115mg | 0.37mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.277mg | 0.677mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.257mg | 0.823mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.128mg | 0.505mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 1.022g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.048g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 6.911g | N/A |
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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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Muffin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.252g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Muffin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hamburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.32g)
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.