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Cheeseburger vs. Beetroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are cheeseburgers and beetroot different?

  • Cheeseburgers have more selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, iron, vitamin B1, zinc, and phosphorus than beetroot.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for cheeseburgers is 34% higher.
  • Beetroot has less saturated fat.

Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain and Beets, raw are the varieties used in this article.

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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 16% 4.8% 29% 30% 25% 9.5% 17% 10% 43% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +13%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +643.8%
Contains more IronIron +238.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +48%
Contains more ZincZinc +611.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +302.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2700%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +65.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.9%
~equal in Manganese ~0.329mg

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 16% 0.67% 0.8% 0% 7.8% 9.2% 6.3% 9.3% 15% 0% 0.5% 82% 3.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2400%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1200%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +845.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +807.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1462%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +251.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +240.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2000%
Contains more CholineCholine +381.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +55.7%

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
10% 88%
Protein: 1.61 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 9.56 g
Water: 87.58 g
Other: 1.08 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +925.5%
Contains more FatsFats +8558.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +193.2%
Contains more OtherOther +95.4%
Contains more WaterWater +126.7%

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
23% 27% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.027 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.06 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +16815.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2663.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cheeseburger Beetroot
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 Beetroot DV% diff.
Selenium 19.6µg 0.7µg 34%
Vitamin B12 0.76µg 0µg 32%
Vitamin B3 5.217mg 0.334mg 31%
Protein 16.51g 1.61g 30%
Saturated fat 6.473g 0.027g 29%
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.04mg 25%
Iron 2.71mg 0.8mg 24%
Fats 14.72g 0.17g 22%
Vitamin B1 0.293mg 0.031mg 22%
Sodium 515mg 78mg 19%
Zinc 2.49mg 0.35mg 19%
Phosphorus 161mg 40mg 17%
Cholesterol 43mg 0mg 14%
Calories 308kcal 43kcal 13%
Monounsaturated fat 5.413g 0.032g 13%
Vitamin B6 0.228mg 0.067mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.658g 0.06g 11%
Folate 70µg 109µg 10%
Calcium 119mg 16mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.545mg 0.155mg 8%
Starch 19.87g 8%
Carbs 28.03g 9.56g 6%
Vitamin C 0mg 4.9mg 5%
Vitamin A 50µg 2µg 5%
Choline 28.9mg 6mg 4%
Copper 0.111mg 0.075mg 4%
Potassium 196mg 325mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.52mg 0.04mg 3%
Fiber 2g 2.8g 3%
Vitamin K 4.2µg 0.2µg 3%
Fructose 1.94g 2%
Magnesium 26mg 23mg 1%
Manganese 0.316mg 0.329mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 26.03g 6.76g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 4.88g 6.76g N/A
Trans fat 0.57g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.155mg 0.019mg 0%
Threonine 0.571mg 0.047mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.755mg 0.048mg 0%
Leucine 1.316mg 0.068mg 0%
Lysine 0.784mg 0.058mg 0%
Methionine 0.377mg 0.018mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.755mg 0.046mg 0%
Valine 0.881mg 0.056mg 0%
Histidine 0.445mg 0.021mg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cheeseburger Beetroot
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
12%
Beetroot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cheeseburger
19%
Beetroot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.88g)
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?
Beetroot
Beetroot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beetroot
Beetroot contains less Sodium (difference - 437mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beetroot
Beetroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.446g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beetroot
Beetroot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)

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. Beetroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169145/nutrients

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

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.