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Cheese sandwich vs. Hamburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Cheese sandwich and Hamburger

  • Cheese sandwich has more Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Calcium, while Hamburger has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Vitamin B3.
  • Hamburger covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 55% more than Cheese sandwich.
  • Cheese sandwich contains 5 times more Manganese than Hamburger. While Cheese sandwich contains 1.083mg of Manganese, Hamburger contains only 0.217mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Hamburger is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling and Fast foods, hamburger; double, 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.
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich
7
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3
Hamburger
Hamburger
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Magnesium +170%
Contains more Phosphorus +180.9%
Contains more Potassium +35.4%
Contains more Copper +75.8%
Contains more Manganese +399.1%
Contains less Sodium -50.7%
Contains more Zinc +229.9%
Equal in Iron - 2.88
Cheese sandwich
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 62% 99% 39% 164% 27% 110% 24% 54% 142% 133%
Hamburger
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 108% 15% 59% 20% 54% 79% 31% 29% 0%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Magnesium +170%
Contains more Phosphorus +180.9%
Contains more Potassium +35.4%
Contains more Copper +75.8%
Contains more Manganese +399.1%
Contains less Sodium -50.7%
Contains more Zinc +229.9%
Equal in Iron - 2.88

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.
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich
7
:
2
Hamburger
Hamburger
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +65%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +70.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +100.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.6%
Contains more Folate +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +68.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1100%
Cheese sandwich
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 5% 90% 99% 60% 38% 61% 48% 15% 0%
Hamburger
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 55% 58% 101% 19% 47% 43% 180% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +65%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +70.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +100.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.6%
Contains more Folate +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +68.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich
3
:
2
Hamburger
Hamburger
Contains more Fats +74.1%
Contains more Carbs +141.5%
Contains more Other +112.3%
Contains more Protein +74.3%
Contains more Water +1233.4%
Cheese sandwich
10% 25% 58% 3% 4%
Protein: 9.8 g
Fats: 25 g
Carbs: 58.2 g
Water: 3.2 g
Other: 3.8 g
Hamburger
17% 14% 24% 43% 2%
Protein: 17.08 g
Fats: 14.36 g
Carbs: 24.1 g
Water: 42.67 g
Other: 1.79 g
Contains more Fats +74.1%
Contains more Carbs +141.5%
Contains more Other +112.3%
Contains more Protein +74.3%
Contains more Water +1233.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich
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0
Hamburger
Hamburger
Contains less Saturated Fat -19%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +88.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2312.1%
Cheese sandwich
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 4.129 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 9.166 g
Hamburger
46% 50% 3%
Saturated Fat: 5.096 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.495 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.38 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -19%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +88.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2312.1%

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 Hamburger
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese sandwich Hamburger Opinion
Net carbs 55.1g 23.2g Cheese sandwich
Protein 9.8g 17.08g Hamburger
Fats 25g 14.36g Cheese sandwich
Carbs 58.2g 24.1g Cheese sandwich
Calories 497kcal 295kcal Cheese sandwich
Fructose 2.03g Hamburger
Sugar 4.15g Cheese sandwich
Fiber 3.1g 0.9g Cheese sandwich
Calcium 204mg 102mg Cheese sandwich
Iron 2.62mg 2.88mg Hamburger
Magnesium 54mg 20mg Cheese sandwich
Phosphorus 382mg 136mg Cheese sandwich
Potassium 306mg 226mg Cheese sandwich
Sodium 839mg 414mg Hamburger
Zinc 0.87mg 2.87mg Hamburger
Copper 0.16mg 0.091mg Cheese sandwich
Manganese 1.083mg 0.217mg Cheese sandwich
Selenium 24.3µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin A 71IU 0IU Cheese sandwich
Vitamin A RAE 21µg 0µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin C 1.5mg 0mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.358mg 0.217mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.427mg 0.25mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B3 3.185mg 5.365mg Hamburger
Vitamin B5 0.622mg 0.31mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.261mg 0.203mg Cheese sandwich
Folate 64µg 56µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 1.44µg Hamburger
Tryptophan 0.13mg 0.206mg Hamburger
Threonine 0.298mg 0.666mg Hamburger
Isoleucine 0.383mg 0.716mg Hamburger
Leucine 0.698mg 1.319mg Hamburger
Lysine 0.344mg 1.226mg Hamburger
Methionine 0.167mg 0.37mg Hamburger
Phenylalanine 0.472mg 0.677mg Hamburger
Valine 0.438mg 0.823mg Hamburger
Histidine 0.219mg 0.505mg Hamburger
Cholesterol 7mg 47mg Cheese sandwich
Trans Fat 0.814g Cheese sandwich
Saturated Fat 4.129g 5.096g Cheese sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 10.351g 5.495g Cheese sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 9.166g 0.38g Cheese sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheese sandwich Hamburger
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
35%
Cheese sandwich
42%
Hamburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
Cheese sandwich
42%
Hamburger

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Hamburger
Hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 425mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.967g)
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 richer in vitamins?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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

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.