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Cheese sandwich vs. Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between cheese sandwich and cheeseburgers

  • Cheese sandwich has more manganese, phosphorus, selenium, and calcium; however, cheeseburgers have more vitamin B12, zinc, and vitamin B3.
  • Cheese sandwich's daily need coverage for manganese is 33% more.
  • Cheese sandwich has 2 times more phosphorus than cheeseburgers. Cheese sandwich has 382mg of phosphorus, while cheeseburgers have 161mg.
  • Cheeseburgers are lower in sodium.
  • Cheeseburgers have a higher glycemic index than cheese sandwich.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling 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 39% 61% 27% 98% 53% 24% 164% 109% 141% 133%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +107.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +71.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +56.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +44.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +137.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +242.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +24%
Contains more ZincZinc +186.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -38.6%
~equal in Iron ~2.71mg

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 5% 7% 0% 0% 90% 99% 60% 37% 60% 15% 0% 48% 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 +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +14.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +14.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +138.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +63.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +533.3%
~equal in Folate ~70µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 25% 58% 3% 4%
Protein: 9.8 g
Fats: 25 g
Carbs: 58.2 g
Water: 3.2 g
Other: 3.8 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 FatsFats +69.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +107.6%
Contains more OtherOther +80.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +68.5%
Contains more WaterWater +1107.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 44% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.129 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 9.166 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 -36.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +91.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +452.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese sandwich Cheeseburger DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 9.166g 1.658g 50%
Manganese 1.083mg 0.316mg 33%
Phosphorus 382mg 161mg 32%
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0.76µg 27%
Fats 25g 14.72g 16%
Zinc 0.87mg 2.49mg 15%
Sodium 839mg 515mg 14%
Protein 9.8g 16.51g 13%
Vitamin B3 3.185mg 5.217mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 10.351g 5.413g 12%
Cholesterol 7mg 43mg 12%
Saturated fat 4.129g 6.473g 11%
Carbs 58.2g 28.03g 10%
Calcium 204mg 119mg 9%
Selenium 24.3µg 19.6µg 9%
Calories 497kcal 308kcal 9%
Starch 19.87g 8%
Magnesium 54mg 26mg 7%
Choline 28.9mg 5%
Copper 0.16mg 0.111mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.358mg 0.293mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.427mg 0.363mg 5%
Vitamin K 4.2µg 4%
Fiber 3.1g 2g 4%
Potassium 306mg 196mg 3%
Vitamin A 21µg 50µg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.261mg 0.228mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.52mg 3%
Folate 64µg 70µg 2%
Fructose 1.94g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.622mg 0.545mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Iron 2.62mg 2.71mg 1%
Net carbs 55.1g 26.03g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Sugar 4.88g N/A
Trans fat 0.57g N/A
Tryptophan 0.13mg 0.155mg 0%
Threonine 0.298mg 0.571mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.383mg 0.755mg 0%
Leucine 0.698mg 1.316mg 0%
Lysine 0.344mg 0.784mg 0%
Methionine 0.167mg 0.377mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.472mg 0.755mg 0%
Valine 0.438mg 0.881mg 0%
Histidine 0.219mg 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
Cheese sandwich 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
32%
Cheese sandwich
42%
Cheeseburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
Cheese sandwich
56%
Cheeseburger

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger contains less Sodium (difference - 324mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.344g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Cheese sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172747/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.