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Cheeseburger vs. Broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are cheeseburgers and broccoli different?

  • Cheeseburgers are higher in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, iron, vitamin B2, and zinc; however, broccoli is richer in vitamin C and vitamin K.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin C for broccoli is 99% higher.
  • Broccoli has less saturated fat.
  • Broccoli has a lower glycemic index (32) than cheeseburgers (66).

Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain and Broccoli, 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 15% 14% 28% 27% 16% 11% 28% 4.3% 27% 14%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +23.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +153.2%
Contains more IronIron +271.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +126.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +507.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +143.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +50.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +684%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +61.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.6%

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 297% 10% 16% 0% 18% 27% 12% 34% 40% 0% 254% 47% 10%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +61.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +312.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +210.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +716.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +30.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +50%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2319%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.573mg
~equal in Folate ~63µg

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
3% 7% 89%
Protein: 2.82 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.64 g
Water: 89.3 g
Other: 0.87 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +485.5%
Contains more FatsFats +3878.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +322.1%
Contains more OtherOther +142.5%
Contains more WaterWater +131.2%

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
44% 13% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.038 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +49109.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4263.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.4%

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
6% 29% 40% 12% 12%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.1 g
Glucose: 0.49 g
Fructose: 0.68 g
Lactose: 0.21 g
Maltose: 0.21 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +259.2%
Contains more FructoseFructose +185.3%
Contains more LactoseLactose +242.9%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +119%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
~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 Broccoli
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheeseburger Broccoli DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0mg 89.2mg 99%
Vitamin K 4.2µg 101.6µg 81%
Vitamin B12 0.76µg 0µg 32%
Selenium 19.6µg 2.5µg 31%
Saturated fat 6.473g 0.039g 29%
Vitamin B3 5.217mg 0.639mg 29%
Protein 16.51g 2.82g 27%
Iron 2.71mg 0.73mg 25%
Fats 14.72g 0.37g 22%
Sodium 515mg 33mg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.117mg 19%
Vitamin B1 0.293mg 0.071mg 19%
Zinc 2.49mg 0.41mg 19%
Calories 308kcal 34kcal 14%
Phosphorus 161mg 66mg 14%
Cholesterol 43mg 0mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 5.413g 0.011g 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.658g 0.038g 11%
Starch 19.87g 0g 8%
Copper 0.111mg 0.049mg 7%
Carbs 28.03g 6.64g 7%
Calcium 119mg 47mg 7%
Manganese 0.316mg 0.21mg 5%
Potassium 196mg 316mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.228mg 0.175mg 4%
Choline 28.9mg 18.7mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.52mg 0.78mg 2%
Vitamin A 50µg 31µg 2%
Folate 70µg 63µg 2%
Fructose 1.94g 0.68g 2%
Fiber 2g 2.6g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.545mg 0.573mg 1%
Magnesium 26mg 21mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 26.03g 4.04g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 4.88g 1.7g N/A
Trans fat 0.57g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.155mg 0.033mg 0%
Threonine 0.571mg 0.088mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.755mg 0.079mg 0%
Leucine 1.316mg 0.129mg 0%
Lysine 0.784mg 0.135mg 0%
Methionine 0.377mg 0.038mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.755mg 0.117mg 0%
Valine 0.881mg 0.125mg 0%
Histidine 0.445mg 0.059mg 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 0g 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 N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cheeseburger Broccoli
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
59%
Broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cheeseburger
19%
Broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Broccoli
Broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 482mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.434g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)

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. Broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170379/nutrients

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

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