Cheeseburger vs. Beefsteak raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between cheeseburgers and beefsteak raw
- Cheeseburgers have more vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B2, and calcium; however, beefsteak raw is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B6, and selenium.
- Beefsteak raw covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 80% more than cheeseburgers.
- Cheeseburgers have 24 times more calcium than beefsteak raw. While cheeseburgers have 119mg of calcium, beefsteak raw has only 5mg.
- Beefsteak raw 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 Beef, loin, top sirloin cap steak, boneless, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, raw.
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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 | +2280% |
Contains more IronIron | +35.5% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +40.5% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +91.3% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +112.9% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +36.6% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -89.3% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +42.3% |
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 | +2400% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +290.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +99.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +180% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +2233.3% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +138.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +253.9% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin B12 | 0.76µg | 2.69µg | 80% |
Zinc | 2.49mg | 5.3mg | 26% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.228mg | 0.543mg | 24% |
Saturated fat | 6.473g | 1.875g | 21% |
Sodium | 515mg | 55mg | 20% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.293mg | 0.075mg | 18% |
Folate | 70µg | 3µg | 17% |
Selenium | 19.6µg | 27.9µg | 15% |
Fats | 14.72g | 5.36g | 14% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.363mg | 0.182mg | 14% |
Manganese | 0.316mg | 14% | |
Calcium | 119mg | 5mg | 11% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.545mg | 11% | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 1.658g | 0.189g | 10% |
Protein | 16.51g | 21.38g | 10% |
Calories | 308kcal | 134kcal | 9% |
Carbs | 28.03g | 0g | 9% |
Iron | 2.71mg | 2mg | 9% |
Fiber | 2g | 0g | 8% |
Phosphorus | 161mg | 220mg | 8% |
Starch | 19.87g | 8% | |
Monounsaturated fat | 5.413g | 2.354g | 8% |
Cholesterol | 43mg | 67mg | 8% |
Choline | 28.9mg | 5% | |
Vitamin A | 50µg | 2µg | 5% |
Potassium | 196mg | 375mg | 5% |
Copper | 0.111mg | 0.079mg | 4% |
Vitamin E | 0.52mg | 3% | |
Fructose | 1.94g | 2% | |
Vitamin K | 4.2µg | 1.5µg | 2% |
Vitamin B3 | 5.217mg | 5.048mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 26.03g | 0g | N/A |
Vitamin D | 2IU | 3IU | 0% |
Magnesium | 26mg | 25mg | 0% |
Sugar | 4.88g | 0g | N/A |
Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0.57g | 0.253g | N/A |
Tryptophan | 0.155mg | 0.262mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.571mg | 1.099mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.755mg | 1.09mg | 0% |
Leucine | 1.316mg | 2.011mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.784mg | 2.247mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.377mg | 0.621mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.755mg | 0.931mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.881mg | 1.152mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.445mg | 0.868mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.125g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.01g | 0.008g | N/A |
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | 0.007g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.322g | 0.142g | 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:
21.38 g
Fats:
5.36 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
72.93 g
Other:
0.33 g
Contains more FatsFats | +174.6% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more OtherOther | +539.4% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +29.5% |
Contains more WaterWater | +88.8% |
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
1.875 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.354 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.189 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +129.9% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +777.2% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -71% |