Broth vs. Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are broth and cheeseburgers different?
- Broth is higher in choline and selenium; however, cheeseburgers are richer in zinc, iron, vitamin B1,2, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, and copper.
- Daily need coverage for sodium for broth is 1016% higher.
- Broth contains 4 times more choline than cheeseburgers. While broth contains 114.6mg of choline, cheeseburgers contain only 28.9mg.
- Cheeseburgers have less sodium.
- Broth has a lower glycemic index (45) than cheeseburgers (66).
Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +115.4% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +57.1% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +57.7% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +42.9% |
Contains more IronIron | +163.1% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +2666.7% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.8% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +110.7% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +18.5% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +296.5% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +13% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +193% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +112.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +128% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +153.3% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +118.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
16.66 g
Fats:
13.88 g
Carbs:
18.01 g
Water:
2.27 g
Other:
49.18 g
Protein:
16.51 g
Fats:
14.72 g
Carbs:
28.03 g
Water:
38.63 g
Other:
2.11 g
Contains more OtherOther | +2230.8% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +55.6% |
Contains more WaterWater | +1601.8% |
~equal in
Protein
~16.51g
~equal in
Fats
~14.72g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.43 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.48 g
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 | -47% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +170.2% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~5.413g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in price | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Sodium | 23875mg | 515mg | 1016% |
Zinc | 0.09mg | 2.49mg | 22% |
Iron | 1.03mg | 2.71mg | 21% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 4.48g | 1.658g | 19% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.3µg | 0.76µg | 19% |
Vitamin B3 | 2.46mg | 5.217mg | 17% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.293mg | 16% |
Choline | 114.6mg | 28.9mg | 16% |
Selenium | 28µg | 19.6µg | 15% |
Saturated fat | 3.43g | 6.473g | 14% |
Copper | 0mg | 0.111mg | 12% |
Cholesterol | 13mg | 43mg | 10% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 0.228mg | 10% |
Folate | 32µg | 70µg | 10% |
Fiber | 0g | 2g | 8% |
Starch | 19.87g | 8% | |
Manganese | 0.15mg | 0.316mg | 7% |
Calcium | 187mg | 119mg | 7% |
Magnesium | 56mg | 26mg | 7% |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 50µg | 6% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.43mg | 0.363mg | 5% |
Vitamin K | 0µg | 4.2µg | 4% |
Potassium | 309mg | 196mg | 3% |
Carbs | 18.01g | 28.03g | 3% |
Fructose | 1.94g | 2% | |
Calories | 267kcal | 308kcal | 2% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.6mg | 0.545mg | 1% |
Fats | 13.88g | 14.72g | 1% |
Phosphorus | 166mg | 161mg | 1% |
Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 0mg | 1% |
Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
Protein | 16.66g | 16.51g | 0% |
Net carbs | 18.01g | 26.03g | N/A |
Vitamin D | 0IU | 2IU | 0% |
Sugar | 17.36g | 4.88g | N/A |
Vitamin E | 0.46mg | 0.52mg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0.57g | N/A | |
Monounsaturated fat | 5.36g | 5.413g | 0% |
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 | 0.125g | 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 |
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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
28%

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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
352%

56%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Cheeseburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Cheeseburger contains less Sodium (difference - 23360mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Cheeseburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Broth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Broth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.043g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Broth is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
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.