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Barbecue sauce vs. Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are barbecue sauce and cheeseburgers different?

  • Cheeseburgers have more selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, zinc, and phosphorus than barbecue sauce.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for cheeseburgers is 33% higher.
  • Barbecue sauce contains 2 times more sodium than cheeseburgers. While barbecue sauce contains 1027mg of sodium, cheeseburgers contain only 515mg.

Sauce, barbecue 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 9.9% 20% 24% 24% 4.6% 8.6% 134% 16% 7.1%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 36% 17% 102% 37% 68% 69% 67% 41% 107%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +18.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +260.6%
Contains more IronIron +323.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +54.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +1364.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +705%
Contains less SodiumSodium -49.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +150.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1407.7%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 2% 3.7% 16% 0% 5.8% 13% 11% 9.8% 17% 0% 4.5% 1.5% 3.9%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 17% 10% 1.5% 73% 84% 98% 33% 53% 95% 11% 53% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +354.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1173.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +548.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +773.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +232.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +204%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +133.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +3400%
Contains more CholineCholine +307%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 55% 3%
Protein: 0.82 g
Fats: 0.63 g
Carbs: 40.77 g
Water: 54.71 g
Other: 3.07 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 CarbsCarbs +45.5%
Contains more WaterWater +41.6%
Contains more OtherOther +45.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1913.4%
Contains more FatsFats +2236.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 36% 44%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.045 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.101 g
48% 40% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.473 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.658 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +6501.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1541.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 49% 42%
Starch: 0.35 g
Sucrose: 2.68 g
Glucose: 16.39 g
Fructose: 14.17 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 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 SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +831.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +630.4%
Contains more StarchStarch +5577.1%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barbecue sauce Cheeseburger DV% diff.
Selenium 1.3µg 19.6µg 33%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.76µg 32%
Protein 0.82g 16.51g 31%
Saturated fat 0.045g 6.473g 29%
Vitamin B3 0.597mg 5.217mg 29%
Iron 0.64mg 2.71mg 26%
Vitamin B2 0.056mg 0.363mg 24%
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.293mg 23%
Sodium 1027mg 515mg 22%
Fats 0.63g 14.72g 22%
Zinc 0.17mg 2.49mg 21%
Phosphorus 20mg 161mg 20%
Folate 2µg 70µg 17%
Fructose 14.17g 1.94g 15%
Cholesterol 0mg 43mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 0.082g 5.413g 13%
Vitamin B6 0.075mg 0.228mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.101g 1.658g 10%
Calcium 33mg 119mg 9%
Manganese 0.126mg 0.316mg 8%
Starch 0.35g 19.87g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.164mg 0.545mg 8%
Calories 172kcal 308kcal 7%
Choline 7.1mg 28.9mg 4%
Vitamin A 11µg 50µg 4%
Copper 0.072mg 0.111mg 4%
Fiber 0.9g 2g 4%
Carbs 40.77g 28.03g 4%
Magnesium 13mg 26mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.8mg 0.52mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 4.2µg 2%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg 1%
Potassium 232mg 196mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 39.87g 26.03g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Sugar 33.24g 4.88g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.57g N/A
Tryptophan 0.155mg 0%
Threonine 0.571mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.755mg 0%
Leucine 1.316mg 0%
Lysine 0.784mg 0%
Methionine 0.377mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.755mg 0%
Valine 0.881mg 0%
Histidine 0.445mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.021g 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.08g 1.322g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Barbecue sauce Cheeseburger
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
7%
Barbecue sauce
42%
Cheeseburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Barbecue sauce
56%
Cheeseburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger contains less Sodium (difference - 512mg)
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 Cholesterol?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.428g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 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. Barbecue sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174523/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.

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