Waffle vs. Hamburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between waffle and hamburgers?
- Waffle is higher in calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin B2, yet hamburgers are higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin B6, and iron.
- Hamburgers' daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 50% more.
- Waffle has 3 times more calcium than hamburgers. While waffle has 255mg of calcium, hamburgers have only 102mg.
- The amount of cholesterol in hamburgers is lower.
We used Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe and Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain types 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 CalciumCalcium | +150% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +39.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +22.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +42.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +24.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +46.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +322.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -19% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +21.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +38.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +56.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +158.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +262.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +476% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +21.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +36.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +73.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +116.2% |
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Fats
~14.36g
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Water
~42.67g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -43.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1685.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +56.1% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 46.2µg | 84% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.25µg | 1.44µg | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 6.785g | 0.38g | 43% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.073mg | 5.365mg | 21% |
| Zinc | 0.68mg | 2.87mg | 20% |
| Protein | 7.9g | 17.08g | 18% |
| Calcium | 255mg | 102mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.056mg | 0.203mg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 2.866g | 5.096g | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 190mg | 136mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 65µg | 0µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.347mg | 0.25mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2.31mg | 2.88mg | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 69mg | 47mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.521g | 5.495g | 5% |
| Sodium | 511mg | 414mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.263mg | 0.217mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.485mg | 0.31mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.9g | 4% | |
| Folate | 46µg | 56µg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.062mg | 0.091mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 32.9g | 24.1g | 3% |
| Fructose | 2.03g | 3% | |
| Potassium | 159mg | 226mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.265mg | 0.217mg | 2% |
| Calories | 291kcal | 295kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 14.1g | 14.36g | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 32.9g | 23.2g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 20mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.15g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.814g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.099mg | 0.206mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.289mg | 0.666mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.362mg | 0.716mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.63mg | 1.319mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.384mg | 1.226mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.179mg | 0.37mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.395mg | 0.677mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.409mg | 0.823mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.187mg | 0.505mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.006g | 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
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38%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Waffle is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.23g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hamburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hamburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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