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Cheeseburger vs. Buckwheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are cheeseburgers and buckwheat different?

  • Cheeseburgers have more vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, iron, vitamin B1, and zinc than buckwheat.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for cheeseburgers is 32% higher.
  • Buckwheat has less cholesterol.
  • Buckwheat has a lower glycemic index (51) than cheeseburgers (66).

Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain and Buckwheat groats, roasted, cooked 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 36% 2.1% 7.8% 30% 49% 17% 30% 0.52% 53% 12%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1600%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +122.7%
Contains more IronIron +238.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +308.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +130%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +790.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +96.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +31.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +27.5%

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% 0% 1.8% 0% 10% 9% 18% 22% 18% 0% 4.8% 11% 11%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +477.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +632.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +830.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +455%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +51.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +196.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +121.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
Contains more CholineCholine +43.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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% 20% 76%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.62 g
Carbs: 19.94 g
Water: 75.63 g
Other: 0.43 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +388.5%
Contains more FatsFats +2274.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +40.6%
Contains more OtherOther +390.7%
Contains more WaterWater +95.8%

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
26% 37% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.134 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.188 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2779.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +781.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.9%

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
57% 29% 14%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0.2 g
Fructose: 0.1 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +780%
Contains more FructoseFructose +1840%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
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 Buckwheat
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 Buckwheat DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.76µg 0µg 32%
Selenium 19.6µg 2.2µg 32%
Saturated fat 6.473g 0.134g 29%
Vitamin B3 5.217mg 0.94mg 27%
Protein 16.51g 3.38g 26%
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.039mg 25%
Iron 2.71mg 0.8mg 24%
Fats 14.72g 0.62g 22%
Sodium 515mg 4mg 22%
Vitamin B1 0.293mg 0.04mg 21%
Zinc 2.49mg 0.61mg 17%
Cholesterol 43mg 0mg 14%
Folate 70µg 14µg 14%
Phosphorus 161mg 70mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 5.413g 0.188g 13%
Vitamin B6 0.228mg 0.077mg 12%
Calories 308kcal 92kcal 11%
Calcium 119mg 7mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.658g 0.188g 10%
Starch 19.87g 8%
Magnesium 26mg 51mg 6%
Vitamin A 50µg 0µg 6%
Manganese 0.316mg 0.403mg 4%
Copper 0.111mg 0.146mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.545mg 0.359mg 4%
Fiber 2g 2.7g 3%
Potassium 196mg 88mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.52mg 0.09mg 3%
Carbs 28.03g 19.94g 3%
Choline 28.9mg 20.1mg 2%
Vitamin K 4.2µg 1.9µg 2%
Fructose 1.94g 0.1g 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 26.03g 17.24g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 4.88g 0.9g N/A
Trans fat 0.57g N/A
Tryptophan 0.155mg 0.049mg 0%
Threonine 0.571mg 0.129mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.755mg 0.127mg 0%
Leucine 1.316mg 0.212mg 0%
Lysine 0.784mg 0.172mg 0%
Methionine 0.377mg 0.044mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.755mg 0.133mg 0%
Valine 0.881mg 0.173mg 0%
Histidine 0.445mg 0.079mg 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 Buckwheat
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
8%
Buckwheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cheeseburger
24%
Buckwheat

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat contains less Sodium (difference - 511mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.339g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)

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. Buckwheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170686/nutrients

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

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