Cheese vs. Hamburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are cheese and hamburgers different?
- Cheese is higher in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin A, and vitamin B2; however, hamburgers are richer in iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, and vitamin B12.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for cheese is 69% higher.
- Hamburgers have less saturated fat.
- Cheese has a lower glycemic index (0) than hamburgers (66).
Cheese, cheddar and Fast foods, hamburger; double, 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 | +35% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +596.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +26.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +234.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +197.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1957.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +203.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -36.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +703.7% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +71.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +32.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +648.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +8993.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +207.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +30.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +107.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +33.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +132% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +107.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +679.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +15.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +68.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +273.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -73% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +346.2% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 18.867g | 5.096g | 63% |
| Calcium | 710mg | 102mg | 61% |
| Selenium | 28.5µg | 52% | |
| Phosphorus | 455mg | 136mg | 46% |
| Vitamin A | 330µg | 0µg | 37% |
| Iron | 0.14mg | 2.88mg | 34% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.059mg | 5.365mg | 33% |
| Fats | 33.31g | 14.36g | 29% |
| Cholesterol | 99mg | 47mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.029mg | 0.217mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.428mg | 0.25mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.1µg | 1.44µg | 14% |
| Protein | 22.87g | 17.08g | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.066mg | 0.203mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 653mg | 414mg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.246g | 5.495g | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.027mg | 0.217mg | 8% |
| Folate | 27µg | 56µg | 7% |
| Carbs | 3.09g | 24.1g | 7% |
| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.091mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 3.64mg | 2.87mg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.421g | 0.38g | 7% |
| Calories | 404kcal | 295kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.71mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 76mg | 226mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.9g | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 3% | |
| Fructose | 0g | 2.03g | 3% |
| Choline | 16.5mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 24IU | 3% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.41mg | 0.31mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2% | |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 20mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 3.09g | 23.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.48g | 4.15g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.917g | 0.814g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.547mg | 0.206mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.044mg | 0.666mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.206mg | 0.716mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.939mg | 1.319mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.025mg | 1.226mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.547mg | 0.37mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.074mg | 0.677mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.404mg | 0.823mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.547mg | 0.505mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.017g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hamburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 52mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 239mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hamburger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.771g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hamburger is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.67g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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