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Cereal vs. Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between cereal and cheeseburgers?

  • Cereal is higher in vitamin B1, vitamin B6, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin A, zinc, and vitamin C; however, cheeseburgers are richer in selenium.
  • Cereal's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 500% more.
  • Cereal has less saturated fat.

We used Cereals ready-to-eat, USDA Commodity Corn and Rice (includes all commodity brands) and Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain types 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.
Cereal
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 3% 9.3% 1277% 46% 207% 33% 104% 103% 34%
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 IronIron +1156.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +23.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +205.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +150%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +36.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1090%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +86.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +109.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -35.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +211.1%

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.
Cereal
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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 128% 271% 1.6% 0% 1572% 893% 555% 14% 1381% 0% 0% 0% 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 AVitamin A +1528%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2046.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +966.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +467.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2525.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +550%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +141.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cereal
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6% 87% 4% 2%
Protein: 6.06 g
Fats: 1.08 g
Carbs: 86.85 g
Water: 3.78 g
Other: 2.23 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 +209.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +172.4%
Contains more FatsFats +1263%
Contains more WaterWater +922%
~equal in Other ~2.11g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cereal
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32% 25% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.26 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.204 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.354 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 -96%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2553.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +368.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cereal
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94% 3% 3%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 9.74 g
Glucose: 0.27 g
Fructose: 0.26 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.09 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 StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +551.9%
Contains more FructoseFructose +646.2%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +411.1%
~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.
Cereal Cheeseburger
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cereal Cheeseburger DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 6.288mg 0.293mg 500%
Vitamin B6 5.986mg 0.228mg 443%
Iron 34.06mg 2.71mg 392%
Vitamin B2 3.87mg 0.363mg 270%
Vitamin B3 29.62mg 5.217mg 153%
Vitamin A 814µg 50µg 85%
Zinc 7.6mg 2.49mg 46%
Vitamin C 38.5mg 0mg 43%
Vitamin B12 0.76µg 32%
Saturated fat 0.26g 6.473g 28%
Selenium 6.3µg 19.6µg 24%
Protein 6.06g 16.51g 21%
Fats 1.08g 14.72g 21%
Manganese 0.79mg 0.316mg 21%
Carbs 86.85g 28.03g 20%
Folate 70µg 18%
Cholesterol 43mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 0.204g 5.413g 13%
Phosphorus 77mg 161mg 12%
Sodium 795mg 515mg 12%
Calcium 10mg 119mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.354g 1.658g 9%
Starch 19.87g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.226mg 0.545mg 6%
Choline 28.9mg 5%
Vitamin K 0µg 4.2µg 4%
Calories 378kcal 308kcal 4%
Potassium 105mg 196mg 3%
Copper 0.137mg 0.111mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.52mg 3%
Fructose 0.26g 1.94g 2%
Fiber 1.4g 2g 2%
Magnesium 19mg 26mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 85.45g 26.03g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Sugar 10.35g 4.88g N/A
Trans fat 0.57g N/A
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.155mg 0%
Threonine 0.241mg 0.571mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.26mg 0.755mg 0%
Leucine 0.767mg 1.316mg 0%
Lysine 0.113mg 0.784mg 0%
Methionine 0.13mg 0.377mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.365mg 0.755mg 0%
Valine 0.344mg 0.881mg 0%
Histidine 0.162mg 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 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.322g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cereal 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
371%
Cereal
42%
Cheeseburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
183%
Cereal
56%
Cheeseburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger contains less Sodium (difference - 280mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cereal
Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cereal
Cereal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.213g)
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.
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. 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.