Cheeseburger vs. American cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between cheeseburgers and American cheese
- Cheeseburgers have more vitamin B3, iron, vitamin B1, and folate; however, American cheese has more calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin B12.
- American cheese's daily need coverage for calcium is 93% more.
- Cheeseburgers have 69 times more vitamin B3 than American cheese. Cheeseburgers have 5.217mg of vitamin B3, while American cheese has 0.076mg.
- Cheeseburgers are lower in cholesterol.
- Cheeseburgers have a higher glycemic index than American cheese.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain and Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +48.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +330.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +141.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -69.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +670.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +778.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +298.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1853.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +55.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +6764.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +35.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +322.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +61.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +775% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +53.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +97.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +25.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
16.51 g
Fats:
14.72 g
Carbs:
28.03 g
Water:
38.63 g
Other:
2.11 g
Protein:
18.13 g
Fats:
31.79 g
Carbs:
3.7 g
Water:
39.61 g
Other:
6.77 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +657.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +116% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +220.9% |
~equal in
Protein
~18.13g
~equal in
Water
~39.61g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.473 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.658 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.057 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.286 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -64.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +28.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +52.2% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
2.15 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0.11 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +198.6% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
~equal in
Sucrose
~0g
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 119mg | 1045mg | 93% |
| Phosphorus | 161mg | 641mg | 69% |
| Saturated fat | 6.473g | 18.057g | 53% |
| Sodium | 515mg | 1671mg | 50% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.217mg | 0.076mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.76µg | 1.5µg | 31% |
| Fats | 14.72g | 31.79g | 26% |
| Iron | 2.71mg | 0.63mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.293mg | 0.015mg | 23% |
| Vitamin A | 50µg | 250µg | 22% |
| Cholesterol | 43mg | 100mg | 19% |
| Folate | 70µg | 8µg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.228mg | 0.054mg | 13% |
| Manganese | 0.316mg | 0.041mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.363mg | 0.234mg | 10% |
| Starch | 19.87g | 8% | |
| Fiber | 2g | 0g | 8% |
| Carbs | 28.03g | 3.7g | 8% |
| Copper | 0.111mg | 0.046mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.413g | 8.236g | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.545mg | 0.403mg | 3% |
| Protein | 16.51g | 18.13g | 3% |
| Calories | 308kcal | 371kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.6µg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 23IU | 3% |
| Fructose | 1.94g | 0g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.52mg | 0.8mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.658g | 1.286g | 2% |
| Potassium | 196mg | 132mg | 2% |
| Choline | 28.9mg | 36.2mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 19.6µg | 20.2µg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 4.2µg | 2.6µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 26.03g | 3.7g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 26mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.88g | 2.26g | N/A |
| Zinc | 2.49mg | 2.49mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.57g | 1.144g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.155mg | 0.232mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.571mg | 0.772mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.755mg | 0.938mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.316mg | 1.716mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.784mg | 1.516mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.377mg | 0.475mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.755mg | 0.939mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.881mg | 1.187mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.445mg | 0.546mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0.012g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.125g | 0.137g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.01g | 0.021g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | 0.033g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | 0.009g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.322g | 0.79g | N/A |
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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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106%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheeseburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 57mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheeseburger contains less Sodium (difference - 1156mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cheeseburger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.584g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheeseburger is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
American cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.62g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
American cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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