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The Better Burger - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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The Better Burger Recipe

The Better Burger has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12 and Niacin.

The food contains 31.6g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and average in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. With 33.8 gms of protein, it is very high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Because of its high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's average MUFA and low PUFA.

It a good source of Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.

It gives a good yield of Iron at 5 gms/ serving, and should be included in an Iron rich diet. Iron is essential to help carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles and other organs, and is especially helpful for pregnant women. It has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also a very high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 38, for The Better Burger, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein28%
 Calories from Fat46%
 Calories from Carbs26%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Niacin
  • High in Iron
  • Very high in Vitamin B12

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • High in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A86 IU1.7%Mid 40%Average
Retinol0 mcg
Vitamin C1.8 mg2.9%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D3.5 IU0.9%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin5.8 mg29.2%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin B60.58 mg29.2%Top 10%Very High
Folate45 mcg11.3%Top 30%High
Folic Acid28.1 mcg
Vitamin B121.8 mcg29.2%Top 10%Very High
Pantothenic Acid0.58 mg5.8%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium65.5 mg6.5%Top 30%High
Iron2.9 mg16.2%Top 10%Very High
Magnesium25.1 mg6.3%Top 30%High
Phosphorus177.2 mg17.7%Top 30%High
Potassium341.5 mg9.8%Top 10%Very High
Sodium316.8 mg13.2%Top 30%High
Zinc4.1 mg27.3%Top 10%Very High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium21.1 mcg30.1%Top 10%Very High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate18.5 g6.2%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber0.7 g2.8%Mid 40%Average
Sugars3.6 g
Glucose1.8 mg
Fructose1.2 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0.6 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein19.8 g39.5%Top 10%Very High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.6 mg
Isoleucine0.6 mg
Leucine0.6 mg
Lysine1.2 mg
Methionine0.6 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.6 mg
Tyrosine0.6 mg
Valine1.2 mg
Arginine1.2 mg
Histidine0.6 mg
Alanine1.2 mg
Aspartic Acid1.8 mg
Glutamic Acid3.5 mg
Glycine1.2 mg
Proline0.6 mg
Serine0.6 mg
Hydroxyproline0.6 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat14.7 g22.7%Top 30%High
Saturated Fat5.6 g27.8%Top 30%High
Monounsaturated Fat6.4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.2 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.8 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 499 Calories from Fat 227

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 25.2 g 38.8%

Saturated Fat 9.5 g 47.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 102.8 mg 34.3%

Sodium 541.7 mg 22.6%

Total Carbohydrates 31.6 g 10.5%

Dietary Fiber 1.2 g4.8%

Sugars 6.2 g

Protein 33.8 g 67.6%

Vitamin A 2.9% Vitamin C 5%

Calcium 11.2% Iron 27.8%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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