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Cheeseburger vs. Cauliflower — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Cheeseburger and Cauliflower

  • Cheeseburger is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Zinc, yet Cauliflower is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Cauliflower is 54% higher.
  • Cauliflower contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain and Cauliflower, 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 Calcium +440.9%
Contains more Iron +545.2%
Contains more Magnesium +73.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +265.9%
Contains more Zinc +822.2%
Contains more Copper +184.6%
Contains more Manganese +103.9%
Contains more Selenium +3166.7%
Contains more Potassium +52.6%
Contains less Sodium -94.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 102% 19% 69% 18% 68% 68% 37% 42% 107%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 16% 11% 19% 27% 4% 8% 14% 21% 4%
Contains more Calcium +440.9%
Contains more Iron +545.2%
Contains more Magnesium +73.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +265.9%
Contains more Zinc +822.2%
Contains more Copper +184.6%
Contains more Manganese +103.9%
Contains more Selenium +3166.7%
Contains more Potassium +52.6%
Contains less Sodium -94.2%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +550%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +486%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +505%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +929%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +23.9%
Contains more Folate +22.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +269%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 11% 3% 0% 74% 84% 98% 33% 53% 53% 96% 11%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 161% 13% 14% 10% 41% 43% 43% 0% 39%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +550%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +486%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +505%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +929%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +23.9%
Contains more Folate +22.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +269%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +759.9%
Contains more Fats +5157.1%
Contains more Carbs +464%
Contains more Other +177.6%
Contains more Water +138.3%
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
2% 5% 92%
Protein: 1.92 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 4.97 g
Water: 92.07 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more Protein +759.9%
Contains more Fats +5157.1%
Contains more Carbs +464%
Contains more Other +177.6%
Contains more Water +138.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15820.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5248.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98%
48% 40% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.473 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.658 g
67% 17% 16%
Saturated Fat: 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.031 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15820.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5248.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +87.2%
Contains more Fructose +100%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
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
49% 51%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.94 g
Fructose: 0.97 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +87.2%
Contains more Fructose +100%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheeseburger Cauliflower Opinion
Net carbs 26.03g 2.97g Cheeseburger
Protein 16.51g 1.92g Cheeseburger
Fats 14.72g 0.28g Cheeseburger
Carbs 28.03g 4.97g Cheeseburger
Calories 308kcal 25kcal Cheeseburger
Starch 19.87g Cheeseburger
Fructose 1.94g 0.97g Cheeseburger
Sugar 4.88g 1.91g Cauliflower
Fiber 2g 2g
Calcium 119mg 22mg Cheeseburger
Iron 2.71mg 0.42mg Cheeseburger
Magnesium 26mg 15mg Cheeseburger
Phosphorus 161mg 44mg Cheeseburger
Potassium 196mg 299mg Cauliflower
Sodium 515mg 30mg Cauliflower
Zinc 2.49mg 0.27mg Cheeseburger
Copper 0.111mg 0.039mg Cheeseburger
Manganese 0.316mg 0.155mg Cheeseburger
Selenium 19.6µg 0.6µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin A 254IU 0IU Cheeseburger
Vitamin A RAE 50µg 0µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin E 0.52mg 0.08mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Cheeseburger
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin C 0mg 48.2mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B1 0.293mg 0.05mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.06mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B3 5.217mg 0.507mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B5 0.545mg 0.667mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B6 0.228mg 0.184mg Cheeseburger
Folate 70µg 57µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B12 0.76µg 0µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin K 4.2µg 15.5µg Cauliflower
Tryptophan 0.155mg 0.02mg Cheeseburger
Threonine 0.571mg 0.076mg Cheeseburger
Isoleucine 0.755mg 0.071mg Cheeseburger
Leucine 1.316mg 0.106mg Cheeseburger
Lysine 0.784mg 0.217mg Cheeseburger
Methionine 0.377mg 0.02mg Cheeseburger
Phenylalanine 0.755mg 0.065mg Cheeseburger
Valine 0.881mg 0.125mg Cheeseburger
Histidine 0.445mg 0.056mg Cheeseburger
Cholesterol 43mg 0mg Cauliflower
Trans Fat 0.57g 0g Cauliflower
Saturated Fat 6.473g 0.13g Cauliflower
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0g Cheeseburger
Monounsaturated Fat 5.413g 0.034g Cheeseburger
Polyunsaturated fat 1.658g 0.031g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.322g 0.013g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g 0g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g 0.015g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g 0g Cheeseburger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cheeseburger Cauliflower
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
44%
Cheeseburger
30%
Cauliflower
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cheeseburger
13%
Cauliflower

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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 Sugar?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower contains less Sodium (difference - 485mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.343g)

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. Cauliflower - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169986/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.