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Caramel vs. Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between caramel and cheeseburgers

  • Caramel has less selenium, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B12, zinc, folate, vitamin B1, manganese, and vitamin B6 than cheeseburgers.
  • Cheeseburgers cover your daily need for selenium, 32% more than caramel.
  • Caramel has less saturated fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, caramels 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 12% 41% 19% 5.3% 6% 12% 49% 32% 1.4% 9.8%
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 +16%
Contains less SodiumSodium -52.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +52.9%
Contains more IronIron +1835.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +516.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +465.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +41.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2772.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +988.9%
~equal in Potassium ~196mg

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 1.3% 4% 9.2% 0% 26% 59% 2.8% 37% 13% 38% 4.5% 3% 4.4%
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 B5Vitamin B5 +13.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +13%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +184.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +41.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3425%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +307.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +153.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +133.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +1650%
Contains more CholineCholine +261.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 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 +174.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +258.9%
Contains more FatsFats +81.7%
Contains more WaterWater +354.5%
Contains more OtherOther +17.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 21% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.476 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.478 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 -61.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +109.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +251%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel Cheeseburger DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 5.217mg 32%
Selenium 1.8µg 19.6µg 32%
Iron 0.14mg 2.71mg 32%
Protein 4.6g 16.51g 24%
Zinc 0.44mg 2.49mg 19%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.76µg 19%
Saturated fat 2.476g 6.473g 18%
Folate 4µg 70µg 17%
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.293mg 16%
Carbs 77g 28.03g 16%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.316mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.228mg 13%
Cholesterol 7mg 43mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 1.658g 12%
Sodium 245mg 515mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 1.542g 5.413g 10%
Copper 0.018mg 0.111mg 10%
Fats 8.1g 14.72g 10%
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.363mg 8%
Fiber 0g 2g 8%
Starch 19.87g 8%
Phosphorus 114mg 161mg 7%
Vitamin A 12µg 50µg 4%
Choline 8mg 28.9mg 4%
Calories 382kcal 308kcal 4%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 4.2µg 2%
Fructose 1.94g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.545mg 2%
Magnesium 17mg 26mg 2%
Calcium 138mg 119mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Potassium 214mg 196mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 77g 26.03g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Sugar 65.5g 4.88g N/A
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.52mg 0%
Trans fat 0.57g N/A
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.155mg 0%
Threonine 0.192mg 0.571mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0.755mg 0%
Leucine 0.417mg 1.316mg 0%
Lysine 0.338mg 0.784mg 0%
Methionine 0.107mg 0.377mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.205mg 0.755mg 0%
Valine 0.285mg 0.881mg 0%
Histidine 0.115mg 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
Caramel 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
16%
Caramel
42%
Cheeseburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
56%
Cheeseburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 60.62g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel
Caramel contains less Sodium (difference - 270mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.997g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)

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. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/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.