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Biscuit vs. Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between biscuits and cheeseburgers

  • Biscuits are higher in calcium and vitamin B1, yet cheeseburgers are higher in vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and vitamin B5.
  • Cheeseburgers cover your daily vitamin B12 needs 28% more than biscuits.
  • Biscuits contain 2 times more calcium than cheeseburgers. While biscuits contain 235mg of calcium, cheeseburgers contain only 119mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in biscuits is lower.
  • The glycemic index of biscuits is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe and Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain.

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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 13% 71% 11% 109% 27% 15% 70% 76% 49% 106%
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 CalciumCalcium +97.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +19.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +44.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +62%
Contains more CopperCopper +35.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +361.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -11.2%
~equal in Iron ~2.71mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~161mg
~equal in Selenium ~19.6µg

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 0.67% 0% 0% 0% 89% 72% 55% 17% 8.1% 10% 0% 46% 0%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +21.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +17.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +91.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +551.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +850%
Contains more FolateFolate +14.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 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 +59.1%
Contains more OtherOther +51.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +135.9%
Contains more WaterWater +33.7%
~equal in Fats ~14.72g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 45% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.324 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.163 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 -33.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +28%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +151.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Biscuit Cheeseburger DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0.76µg 28%
Protein 7g 16.51g 19%
Zinc 0.54mg 2.49mg 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.163g 1.658g 17%
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 0.228mg 15%
Vitamin B3 2.949mg 5.217mg 14%
Cholesterol 3mg 43mg 13%
Calcium 235mg 119mg 12%
Saturated fat 4.324g 6.473g 10%
Starch 19.87g 8%
Vitamin A 50µg 6%
Carbs 44.6g 28.03g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.285mg 0.545mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.356mg 0.293mg 5%
Choline 28.9mg 5%
Vitamin K 4.2µg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 6.93g 5.413g 4%
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.363mg 4%
Copper 0.082mg 0.111mg 3%
Sodium 580mg 515mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.52mg 3%
Manganese 0.378mg 0.316mg 3%
Folate 61µg 70µg 2%
Fructose 1.94g 2%
Calories 353kcal 308kcal 2%
Fats 16.3g 14.72g 2%
Fiber 1.5g 2g 2%
Iron 2.9mg 2.71mg 2%
Potassium 121mg 196mg 2%
Magnesium 18mg 26mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 43.1g 26.03g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Sugar 2.18g 4.88g N/A
Phosphorus 164mg 161mg 0%
Selenium 19.5µg 19.6µg 0%
Trans fat 0.57g N/A
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0.155mg 0%
Threonine 0.211mg 0.571mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.273mg 0.755mg 0%
Leucine 0.514mg 1.316mg 0%
Lysine 0.226mg 0.784mg 0%
Methionine 0.132mg 0.377mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.347mg 0.755mg 0%
Valine 0.313mg 0.881mg 0%
Histidine 0.161mg 0.445mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.322g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Biscuit 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
23%
Biscuit
42%
Cheeseburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Biscuit
56%
Cheeseburger

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger contains less Sodium (difference - 65mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.7g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.149g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.