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Hamburger vs. Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Hamburger and Cheeseburger different?

  • Hamburger is higher in Vitamin B12, however, Cheeseburger is richer in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Hamburger is 28% higher.
  • Hamburger has less Sodium.

Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain and Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain are the varieties used 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 Potassium +15.3%
Contains less Sodium -19.6%
Contains more Zinc +15.3%
Contains more Calcium +16.7%
Contains more Magnesium +30%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.4%
Contains more Copper +22%
Contains more Manganese +45.6%
Equal in Iron - 2.71
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 108% 15% 59% 20% 54% 79% 31% 29% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 102% 19% 69% 18% 68% 68% 37% 42% 107%
Contains more Potassium +15.3%
Contains less Sodium -19.6%
Contains more Zinc +15.3%
Contains more Calcium +16.7%
Contains more Magnesium +30%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.4%
Contains more Copper +22%
Contains more Manganese +45.6%
Equal in Iron - 2.71

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 Vitamin B12 +89.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +75.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.3%
Contains more Folate +25%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.217
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 55% 58% 101% 19% 47% 43% 180% 0%
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 Vitamin B12 +89.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +75.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.3%
Contains more Folate +25%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.217

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +10.5%
Contains more Carbs +16.3%
Contains more Other +17.9%
Equal in Protein - 16.51
Equal in Fats - 14.72
Equal in Water - 38.63
17% 14% 24% 43% 2%
Protein: 17.08 g
Fats: 14.36 g
Carbs: 24.1 g
Water: 42.67 g
Other: 1.79 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 Water +10.5%
Contains more Carbs +16.3%
Contains more Other +17.9%
Equal in Protein - 16.51
Equal in Fats - 14.72
Equal in Water - 38.63

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +336.3%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 5.413
46% 50% 3%
Saturated Fat: 5.096 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.495 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.38 g
48% 40% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.473 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.658 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +336.3%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 5.413

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +30.4%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +51.7%
Contains more Lactose +453.8%
Equal in Fructose - 1.94
5% 28% 49% 3% 14%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.22 g
Glucose: 1.16 g
Fructose: 2.03 g
Lactose: 0.13 g
Maltose: 0.6 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 Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +30.4%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +51.7%
Contains more Lactose +453.8%
Equal in Fructose - 1.94

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hamburger Cheeseburger Opinion
Net carbs 23.2g 26.03g Cheeseburger
Protein 17.08g 16.51g Hamburger
Fats 14.36g 14.72g Cheeseburger
Carbs 24.1g 28.03g Cheeseburger
Calories 295kcal 308kcal Cheeseburger
Starch 19.87g Cheeseburger
Fructose 2.03g 1.94g Hamburger
Sugar 4.15g 4.88g Hamburger
Fiber 0.9g 2g Cheeseburger
Calcium 102mg 119mg Cheeseburger
Iron 2.88mg 2.71mg Hamburger
Magnesium 20mg 26mg Cheeseburger
Phosphorus 136mg 161mg Cheeseburger
Potassium 226mg 196mg Hamburger
Sodium 414mg 515mg Hamburger
Zinc 2.87mg 2.49mg Hamburger
Copper 0.091mg 0.111mg Cheeseburger
Manganese 0.217mg 0.316mg Cheeseburger
Selenium 19.6µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin A 0IU 254IU Cheeseburger
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 50µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin E 0.52mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin D 2IU Cheeseburger
Vitamin D 0.1µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B1 0.217mg 0.293mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.363mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B3 5.365mg 5.217mg Hamburger
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 0.545mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B6 0.203mg 0.228mg Cheeseburger
Folate 56µg 70µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B12 1.44µg 0.76µg Hamburger
Vitamin K 4.2µg Cheeseburger
Tryptophan 0.206mg 0.155mg Hamburger
Threonine 0.666mg 0.571mg Hamburger
Isoleucine 0.716mg 0.755mg Cheeseburger
Leucine 1.319mg 1.316mg Hamburger
Lysine 1.226mg 0.784mg Hamburger
Methionine 0.37mg 0.377mg Cheeseburger
Phenylalanine 0.677mg 0.755mg Cheeseburger
Valine 0.823mg 0.881mg Cheeseburger
Histidine 0.505mg 0.445mg Hamburger
Cholesterol 47mg 43mg Cheeseburger
Trans Fat 0.814g 0.57g Cheeseburger
Saturated Fat 5.096g 6.473g Hamburger
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g Cheeseburger
Monounsaturated Fat 5.495g 5.413g Hamburger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.38g 1.658g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.322g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Cheeseburger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Hamburger 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
42%
Hamburger
44%
Cheeseburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Hamburger
56%
Cheeseburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hamburger
Hamburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.73g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hamburger
Hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 101mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hamburger
Hamburger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.377g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)

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. 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.