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Cheeseburger vs. Almonds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between cheeseburgers and almonds

  • Cheeseburgers have more vitamin B12 and selenium; however, almonds are richer in vitamin E, copper, manganese, vitamin B2, magnesium, phosphorus, and fiber.
  • Almonds cover your daily vitamin E needs 167% more than cheeseburgers.
  • Almonds contain less sodium.
  • Cheeseburgers have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of cheeseburgers is 66, while the glycemic index of almonds is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain and Nuts, almonds.

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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 19% 36% 17% 102% 37% 68% 69% 67% 41% 107%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 193% 81% 65% 139% 344% 85% 206% 0.13% 284% 22%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +378%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +938.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +126.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +274%
Contains more IronIron +36.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +828.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +25.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +198.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +589.6%

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 0% 17% 10% 1.5% 73% 84% 98% 33% 53% 95% 11% 53% 16%
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% 0% 513% 0% 51% 263% 68% 28% 32% 0% 0% 33% 28%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +44.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +15.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +66.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +59.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +4828.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +213.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +80.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
21% 50% 22% 4% 3%
Protein: 21.15 g
Fats: 49.93 g
Carbs: 21.55 g
Water: 4.41 g
Other: 2.96 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +30.1%
Contains more WaterWater +776%
Contains more ProteinProtein +28.1%
Contains more FatsFats +239.2%
Contains more OtherOther +40.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
48% 40% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.473 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.658 g
8% 66% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.802 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 31.551 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.329 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -41.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +482.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +643.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
14% 78% 3% 2%
Starch: 0.72 g
Sucrose: 3.95 g
Glucose: 0.17 g
Fructose: 0.11 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.04 g
Galactose: 0.07 g
Contains more StarchStarch +2659.7%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +935.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +1663.6%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +1050%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheeseburger Almonds DV% diff.
Vitamin E 0.52mg 25.63mg 167%
Copper 0.111mg 1.031mg 102%
Manganese 0.316mg 2.179mg 81%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.658g 12.329g 71%
Monounsaturated fat 5.413g 31.551g 65%
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 1.138mg 60%
Magnesium 26mg 270mg 58%
Fats 14.72g 49.93g 54%
Phosphorus 161mg 481mg 46%
Fiber 2g 12.5g 42%
Vitamin B12 0.76µg 0µg 32%
Selenium 19.6µg 4.1µg 28%
Sodium 515mg 1mg 22%
Potassium 196mg 733mg 16%
Calcium 119mg 269mg 15%
Calories 308kcal 579kcal 14%
Cholesterol 43mg 0mg 14%
Iron 2.71mg 3.71mg 13%
Saturated fat 6.473g 3.802g 12%
Vitamin B3 5.217mg 3.618mg 10%
Protein 16.51g 21.15g 9%
Starch 19.87g 0.72g 8%
Folate 70µg 44µg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.228mg 0.137mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.293mg 0.205mg 7%
Vitamin A 50µg 0µg 6%
Zinc 2.49mg 3.12mg 6%
Vitamin K 4.2µg 0µg 4%
Choline 28.9mg 52.1mg 4%
Fructose 1.94g 0.11g 2%
Carbs 28.03g 21.55g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.545mg 0.471mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 26.03g 9.05g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 4.88g 4.35g N/A
Trans fat 0.57g 0.015g N/A
Tryptophan 0.155mg 0.211mg 0%
Threonine 0.571mg 0.601mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.755mg 0.751mg 0%
Leucine 1.316mg 1.473mg 0%
Lysine 0.784mg 0.568mg 0%
Methionine 0.377mg 0.157mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.755mg 1.132mg 0%
Valine 0.881mg 0.855mg 0%
Histidine 0.445mg 0.539mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.322g 12.32g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheeseburger Almonds
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
42%
Cheeseburger
78%
Almonds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cheeseburger
142%
Almonds

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Almonds
Almonds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Almonds
Almonds is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almonds
Almonds contains less Sodium (difference - 514mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Almonds
Almonds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.671g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almonds
Almonds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almonds
Almonds is relatively richer in minerals

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
  2. Almonds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170567/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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