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Cheeseburger vs. Apple — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between cheeseburgers and apples

  • Apples have less selenium, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, zinc, and phosphorus.
  • Cheeseburgers' daily need coverage for selenium is 36% more.
  • Apples are lower in sodium.
  • Cheeseburgers have a higher glycemic index than apples.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain and Apples, raw, with skin.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 3.6% 1.8% 9.4% 4.5% 9% 1.1% 4.7% 0.13% 4.6% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +420%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1883.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +83.2%
Contains more IronIron +2158.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +311.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +6125%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1363.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +802.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%

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%
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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 15% 1% 3.6% 0% 4.3% 6% 1.7% 3.7% 9.5% 0% 5.5% 2.3% 1.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1566.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +188.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1623.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1296.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +5633%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +793.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +456.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +90.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +2233.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +750%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%

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
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14% 86%
Protein: 0.26 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 13.81 g
Water: 85.56 g
Other: 0.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +6250%
Contains more FatsFats +8558.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +103%
Contains more OtherOther +955%
Contains more WaterWater +121.5%

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
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33% 8% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.028 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.051 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +77228.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3151%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.6%

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
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20% 23% 56%
Starch: 0.05 g
Sucrose: 2.07 g
Glucose: 2.43 g
Fructose: 5.9 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +39640%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +38.1%
Contains more FructoseFructose +204.1%
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheeseburger Apple DV% diff.
Selenium 19.6µg 0µg 36%
Protein 16.51g 0.26g 33%
Vitamin B3 5.217mg 0.091mg 32%
Vitamin B12 0.76µg 0µg 32%
Iron 2.71mg 0.12mg 32%
Saturated fat 6.473g 0.028g 29%
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.026mg 26%
Vitamin B1 0.293mg 0.017mg 23%
Fats 14.72g 0.17g 22%
Sodium 515mg 1mg 22%
Zinc 2.49mg 0.04mg 22%
Phosphorus 161mg 11mg 21%
Folate 70µg 3µg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.228mg 0.041mg 14%
Cholesterol 43mg 0mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 5.413g 0.007g 14%
Calories 308kcal 52kcal 13%
Manganese 0.316mg 0.035mg 12%
Calcium 119mg 6mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.658g 0.051g 11%
Vitamin B5 0.545mg 0.061mg 10%
Copper 0.111mg 0.027mg 9%
Starch 19.87g 0.05g 8%
Choline 28.9mg 3.4mg 5%
Vitamin A 50µg 3µg 5%
Vitamin C 0mg 4.6mg 5%
Carbs 28.03g 13.81g 5%
Magnesium 26mg 5mg 5%
Fructose 1.94g 5.9g 5%
Potassium 196mg 107mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.52mg 0.18mg 2%
Vitamin K 4.2µg 2.2µg 2%
Fiber 2g 2.4g 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 26.03g 11.41g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 4.88g 10.39g N/A
Trans fat 0.57g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.155mg 0.001mg 0%
Threonine 0.571mg 0.006mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.755mg 0.006mg 0%
Leucine 1.316mg 0.013mg 0%
Lysine 0.784mg 0.012mg 0%
Methionine 0.377mg 0.001mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.755mg 0.006mg 0%
Valine 0.881mg 0.012mg 0%
Histidine 0.445mg 0.005mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g 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 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
Cheeseburger Apple
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
4%
Apple
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cheeseburger
4%
Apple

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.51g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apple
Apple is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple
Apple contains less Sodium (difference - 514mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Apple
Apple is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.445g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple
Apple is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)

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. Apple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171688/nutrients

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

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