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Fast food vs. Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Fast food and Cheeseburger?

  • Fast food is richer in Vitamin B12, while Cheeseburger is higher in Calcium.
  • Fast food is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain and Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain types in this comparison.

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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 Iron +12.9%
Contains less Sodium -35.7%
Contains more Manganese +13%
Contains more Calcium +91.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 26
Equal in Potassium - 196
Equal in Zinc - 2.49
Equal in Copper - 0.111
Equal in Selenium - 19.6
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 115% 20% 58% 18% 44% 69% 41% 47% 111%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 102% 19% 69% 18% 68% 68% 37% 42% 107%
Contains more Iron +12.9%
Contains less Sodium -35.7%
Contains more Manganese +13%
Contains more Calcium +91.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 26
Equal in Potassium - 196
Equal in Zinc - 2.49
Equal in Copper - 0.111
Equal in Selenium - 19.6

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.
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Contains more Folate +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +17.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +398%
Contains more Vitamin E +36.8%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.1
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.293
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.363
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.217
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.545
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.228
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 8% 3% 0% 80% 84% 106% 32% 49% 60% 112% 13%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 11% 3% 0% 74% 84% 98% 33% 53% 53% 96% 11%
Contains more Folate +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +17.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +398%
Contains more Vitamin E +36.8%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.1
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.293
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.363
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.217
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.545
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.228

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +12.4%
Contains more Fats +22.6%
Contains more Other +38.8%
Equal in Protein - 16.51
Equal in Water - 38.63
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 g
17% 15% 28% 39% 2%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 14.72 g
Carbs: 28.03 g
Water: 38.63 g
Other: 2.11 g
Contains more Carbs +12.4%
Contains more Fats +22.6%
Contains more Other +38.8%
Equal in Protein - 16.51
Equal in Water - 38.63

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.658
41% 44% 15%
Saturated Fat: 4.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.68 g
48% 40% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.473 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.658 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.658

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +15.1%
Contains more Glucose +16.5%
Contains more Fructose +17%
Contains more Maltose +23.9%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
82% 7% 8% 2%
Starch: 22.87 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.05 g
Fructose: 2.27 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.57 g
Galactose: 0 g
80% 7% 8% 3% 2%
Starch: 19.87 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.76 g
Fructose: 1.94 g
Lactose: 0.72 g
Maltose: 0.46 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +15.1%
Contains more Glucose +16.5%
Contains more Fructose +17%
Contains more Maltose +23.9%
Contains more Lactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fast food Cheeseburger
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fast food Cheeseburger Opinion
Net carbs 29.8g 26.03g Fast food
Protein 16.52g 16.51g Fast food
Fats 12.01g 14.72g Cheeseburger
Carbs 31.5g 28.03g Fast food
Calories 297kcal 308kcal Cheeseburger
Starch 22.87g 19.87g Fast food
Fructose 2.27g 1.94g Fast food
Sugar 4.88g 4.88g
Fiber 1.7g 2g Cheeseburger
Calcium 62mg 119mg Cheeseburger
Iron 3.06mg 2.71mg Fast food
Magnesium 27mg 26mg Fast food
Phosphorus 134mg 161mg Cheeseburger
Potassium 197mg 196mg Fast food
Sodium 331mg 515mg Fast food
Zinc 2.52mg 2.49mg Fast food
Copper 0.121mg 0.111mg Fast food
Manganese 0.357mg 0.316mg Fast food
Selenium 20.3µg 19.6µg Fast food
Vitamin A 51IU 254IU Cheeseburger
Vitamin A RAE 9µg 50µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin E 0.38mg 0.52mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin D 2IU 2IU
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.1µg
Vitamin B1 0.317mg 0.293mg Fast food
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.363mg
Vitamin B3 5.617mg 5.217mg Fast food
Vitamin B5 0.53mg 0.545mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B6 0.212mg 0.228mg Cheeseburger
Folate 80µg 70µg Fast food
Vitamin B12 0.89µg 0.76µg Fast food
Vitamin K 4.9µg 4.2µg Fast food
Tryptophan 0.144mg 0.155mg Cheeseburger
Threonine 0.46mg 0.571mg Cheeseburger
Isoleucine 0.642mg 0.755mg Cheeseburger
Leucine 1.13mg 1.316mg Cheeseburger
Lysine 0.785mg 0.784mg Fast food
Methionine 0.306mg 0.377mg Cheeseburger
Phenylalanine 0.67mg 0.755mg Cheeseburger
Valine 0.728mg 0.881mg Cheeseburger
Histidine 0.402mg 0.445mg Cheeseburger
Cholesterol 33mg 43mg Fast food
Trans Fat 0.514g 0.57g Fast food
Saturated Fat 4.493g 6.473g Fast food
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Fast food
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0.005g
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 0.01g Cheeseburger
Monounsaturated Fat 4.835g 5.413g Cheeseburger
Polyunsaturated fat 1.68g 1.658g Fast food
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0.004g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g 1.322g Fast food
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0.005g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g 0.125g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g 0.015g Cheeseburger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fast food Cheeseburger
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
46%
Fast food
44%
Cheeseburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Fast food
56%
Cheeseburger

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Fast food
Fast food contains less Sodium (difference - 184mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.98g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (4.88 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (66)
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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/nutrients
  2. Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170690/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.