Cheeseburger vs. Barley — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between cheeseburgers and barley
- Cheeseburgers have more vitamin B12; however, barley is higher in manganese, fiber, copper, selenium, vitamin B1, magnesium, and phosphorus.
- Barley covers your daily need for manganese, 71% more than cheeseburgers.
- Barley has less sodium.
- The glycemic index of cheeseburgers is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain and Barley, hulled.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +260.6% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +411.5% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +130.6% |
Contains more IronIron | +32.8% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +348.6% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +11.2% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +64% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.7% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +514.9% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +92.3% |
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 | +4900% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +27.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +13.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +93.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +90.9% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +268.4% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +120.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +39.5% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Manganese | 0.316mg | 1.943mg | 71% |
Fiber | 2g | 17.3g | 61% |
Copper | 0.111mg | 0.498mg | 43% |
Selenium | 19.6µg | 37.7µg | 33% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.76µg | 0µg | 32% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.293mg | 0.646mg | 29% |
Saturated fat | 6.473g | 0.482g | 27% |
Magnesium | 26mg | 133mg | 25% |
Sodium | 515mg | 12mg | 22% |
Fats | 14.72g | 2.3g | 19% |
Carbs | 28.03g | 73.48g | 15% |
Phosphorus | 161mg | 264mg | 15% |
Cholesterol | 43mg | 0mg | 14% |
Monounsaturated fat | 5.413g | 0.295g | 13% |
Folate | 70µg | 19µg | 13% |
Iron | 2.71mg | 3.6mg | 11% |
Calcium | 119mg | 33mg | 9% |
Potassium | 196mg | 452mg | 8% |
Protein | 16.51g | 12.48g | 8% |
Starch | 19.87g | 8% | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.228mg | 0.318mg | 7% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.363mg | 0.285mg | 6% |
Choline | 28.9mg | 5% | |
Vitamin A | 50µg | 1µg | 5% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.545mg | 0.282mg | 5% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 1.658g | 1.108g | 4% |
Vitamin B3 | 5.217mg | 4.604mg | 4% |
Zinc | 2.49mg | 2.77mg | 3% |
Fructose | 1.94g | 2% | |
Calories | 308kcal | 354kcal | 2% |
Vitamin K | 4.2µg | 2.2µg | 2% |
Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
Net carbs | 26.03g | 56.18g | N/A |
Vitamin D | 2IU | 0IU | 0% |
Sugar | 4.88g | 0.8g | N/A |
Vitamin E | 0.52mg | 0.57mg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0.57g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.155mg | 0.208mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.571mg | 0.424mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.755mg | 0.456mg | 0% |
Leucine | 1.316mg | 0.848mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.784mg | 0.465mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.377mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.755mg | 0.7mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.881mg | 0.612mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.445mg | 0.281mg | 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 |
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:
12.48 g
Fats:
2.3 g
Carbs:
73.48 g
Water:
9.44 g
Other:
2.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +32.3% |
Contains more FatsFats | +540% |
Contains more WaterWater | +309.2% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +162.1% |
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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
0.482 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.108 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1734.9% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +49.6% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -92.6% |