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Cheeseburger vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between cheeseburgers and biscuits

  • Cheeseburgers are higher in vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and vitamin B5, yet biscuits are higher in calcium and vitamin B1.
  • Cheeseburgers cover your daily vitamin B12 needs 28% more than biscuits.
  • Cheeseburgers contain 14 times more cholesterol than biscuits. While cheeseburgers contain 43mg of cholesterol, biscuits contain only 3mg.
  • The glycemic index of biscuits is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe.

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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 13% 71% 11% 109% 27% 15% 70% 76% 49% 106%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +44.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +62%
Contains more CopperCopper +35.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +361.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -11.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +97.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +19.6%
~equal in Iron ~2.9mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~164mg
~equal in Selenium ~19.5µg

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 0.67% 0% 0% 0% 89% 72% 55% 17% 8.1% 10% 0% 46% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +17.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +91.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +551.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +850%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +14.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +21.5%

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
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +135.9%
Contains more WaterWater +33.7%
Contains more FatsFats +10.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +59.1%
Contains more OtherOther +51.7%

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
28% 45% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.324 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.163 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -33.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +28%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +151.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheeseburger Biscuit DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.76µg 0.08µg 28%
Protein 16.51g 7g 19%
Zinc 2.49mg 0.54mg 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.658g 4.163g 17%
Vitamin B6 0.228mg 0.035mg 15%
Vitamin B3 5.217mg 2.949mg 14%
Cholesterol 43mg 3mg 13%
Calcium 119mg 235mg 12%
Saturated fat 6.473g 4.324g 10%
Starch 19.87g 8%
Vitamin A 50µg 6%
Carbs 28.03g 44.6g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.545mg 0.285mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.293mg 0.356mg 5%
Choline 28.9mg 5%
Vitamin K 4.2µg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 5.413g 6.93g 4%
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.31mg 4%
Copper 0.111mg 0.082mg 3%
Sodium 515mg 580mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.52mg 3%
Manganese 0.316mg 0.378mg 3%
Folate 70µg 61µg 2%
Fructose 1.94g 2%
Calories 308kcal 353kcal 2%
Fats 14.72g 16.3g 2%
Fiber 2g 1.5g 2%
Iron 2.71mg 2.9mg 2%
Potassium 196mg 121mg 2%
Magnesium 26mg 18mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 26.03g 43.1g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Sugar 4.88g 2.18g N/A
Phosphorus 161mg 164mg 0%
Selenium 19.6µg 19.5µg 0%
Trans fat 0.57g N/A
Tryptophan 0.155mg 0.087mg 0%
Threonine 0.571mg 0.211mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.755mg 0.273mg 0%
Leucine 1.316mg 0.514mg 0%
Lysine 0.784mg 0.226mg 0%
Methionine 0.377mg 0.132mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.755mg 0.347mg 0%
Valine 0.881mg 0.313mg 0%
Histidine 0.445mg 0.161mg 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 Biscuit
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
23%
Biscuit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cheeseburger
55%
Biscuit

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger contains less Sodium (difference - 65mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.7g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.149g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.