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Wheat Bread vs. Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Wheat Bread and Cheeseburger

  • Wheat Bread is richer in Manganese, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Fiber, and Copper, yet Cheeseburger is richer in Vitamin B12, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Wheat Bread is 46% higher.
  • Wheat Bread contains 2 times more Fiber than Cheeseburger. Wheat Bread contains 4.7g of Fiber, while Cheeseburger contains 2g.
  • Wheat Bread contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Bread, wheat, toasted 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.
Contains more Calcium +38.7%
Contains more Iron +50.9%
Contains more Magnesium +126.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.8%
Contains more Potassium +13.8%
Contains more Copper +78.4%
Contains more Manganese +335.8%
Contains more Selenium +70.4%
Contains less Sodium -14.3%
Contains more Zinc +69.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 50% 154% 43% 81% 20% 79% 41% 66% 180% 183%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 102% 19% 69% 18% 68% 68% 37% 42% 107%
Contains more Calcium +38.7%
Contains more Iron +50.9%
Contains more Magnesium +126.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.8%
Contains more Potassium +13.8%
Contains more Copper +78.4%
Contains more Manganese +335.8%
Contains more Selenium +70.4%
Contains less Sodium -14.3%
Contains more Zinc +69.4%

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +49.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19.8%
Contains more Folate +22.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +35.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +49%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.363
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 0% 1% 110% 89% 118% 28% 36% 65% 0% 15%
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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +49.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19.8%
Contains more Folate +22.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +35.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +49%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.363

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +99%
Contains more Other +31.3%
Contains more Protein +27.4%
Contains more Fats +244.7%
Contains more Water +59.4%
13% 4% 56% 24% 3%
Protein: 12.96 g
Fats: 4.27 g
Carbs: 55.77 g
Water: 24.23 g
Other: 2.77 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 +99%
Contains more Other +31.3%
Contains more Protein +27.4%
Contains more Fats +244.7%
Contains more Water +59.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +431.2%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.658
27% 27% 46%
Saturated Fat: 0.989 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.019 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.72 g
48% 40% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.473 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.658 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +431.2%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.658

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wheat Bread Cheeseburger Opinion
Net carbs 51.07g 26.03g Wheat Bread
Protein 12.96g 16.51g Cheeseburger
Fats 4.27g 14.72g Cheeseburger
Carbs 55.77g 28.03g Wheat Bread
Calories 313kcal 308kcal Wheat Bread
Starch 19.87g Cheeseburger
Fructose 1.94g Cheeseburger
Sugar 6.42g 4.88g Cheeseburger
Fiber 4.7g 2g Wheat Bread
Calcium 165mg 119mg Wheat Bread
Iron 4.09mg 2.71mg Wheat Bread
Magnesium 59mg 26mg Wheat Bread
Phosphorus 188mg 161mg Wheat Bread
Potassium 223mg 196mg Wheat Bread
Sodium 601mg 515mg Cheeseburger
Zinc 1.47mg 2.49mg Cheeseburger
Copper 0.198mg 0.111mg Wheat Bread
Manganese 1.377mg 0.316mg Wheat Bread
Selenium 33.4µg 19.6µg Wheat Bread
Vitamin A 0IU 254IU Cheeseburger
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 50µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.52mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Cheeseburger
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B1 0.439mg 0.293mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B2 0.382mg 0.363mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B3 6.25mg 5.217mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B5 0.456mg 0.545mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B6 0.153mg 0.228mg Cheeseburger
Folate 86µg 70µg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.76µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin K 5.7µg 4.2µg Wheat Bread
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.155mg Cheeseburger
Threonine 0.299mg 0.571mg Cheeseburger
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0.755mg Cheeseburger
Leucine 0.461mg 1.316mg Cheeseburger
Lysine 0.215mg 0.784mg Cheeseburger
Methionine 0.105mg 0.377mg Cheeseburger
Phenylalanine 0.315mg 0.755mg Cheeseburger
Valine 0.31mg 0.881mg Cheeseburger
Histidine 0.15mg 0.445mg Cheeseburger
Cholesterol 0mg 43mg Wheat Bread
Trans Fat 0.57g Wheat Bread
Saturated Fat 0.989g 6.473g Wheat Bread
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.01g Cheeseburger
Monounsaturated Fat 1.019g 5.413g Cheeseburger
Polyunsaturated fat 1.72g 1.658g Wheat Bread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.004g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.322g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.005g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - ALA 0.161g 0.125g Wheat Bread
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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is better in case of low diet
Wheat Bread Cheeseburger
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
38%
Wheat Bread
44%
Cheeseburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%
Wheat Bread
56%
Cheeseburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.484g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger contains less Sodium (difference - 86mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
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. Wheat Bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172687/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.