Hamburger vs köfte: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: hamburger scores 21/100 and köfte 24/100, so pick by your goal. Both can be part of a healthy diet; the table below shows where each one is stronger. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Hamburger
297 kcal per 100 g. 1 single hamburger: 90 g
Köfte
260 kcal per 100 g. 4 köfte (1 serving): 125 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesKöfte297 vs 260 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinKöfte17 vs 20 g per 100 g
- More fiberHamburger1.7 vs 1.1 g per 100 g
- Less sugarKöfte4.9 vs 1.4 g per 100 g
- More potassiumKöfte197 vs 379 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatHamburger4.5 vs 5.8 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Hamburger, 100 g | Köfte, 100 g | Hamburger, 90 g | Köfte, 125 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 297 kcal | 260 kcal | 267 kcal | 325 kcal |
| Protein | 17 g | 20 g | 15 g | 25 g |
| Carbohydrates | 32 g | 8.4 g | 28 g | 11 g |
| Sugars | 4.9 g | 1.4 g | 4.4 g | 1.8 g |
| Fiber | 1.7 g | 1.1 g | 1.5 g | 1.3 g |
| Fat | 12 g | 16 g | 11 g | 20 g |
| Saturated fat | 4.5 g | 5.8 g | 4 g | 7.3 g |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 5.5 mg | 0 mg | 6.9 mg |
| Vitamin A | 9 µg | 27 µg | 8.1 µg | 34 µg |
| Potassium | 197 mg | 379 mg | 177 mg | 474 mg |
| Iron | 3.1 mg | 3.2 mg | 2.8 mg | 4 mg |
| Calcium | 62 mg | 46 mg | 56 mg | 58 mg |
| Magnesium | 27 mg | 28 mg | 24 mg | 35 mg |
| Sodium | 331 mg | 671 mg | 298 mg | 839 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.