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Cheeseburger vs. Cauliflower — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between cheeseburgers and cauliflower

  • Cheeseburgers are richer in selenium, vitamin B1,2, vitamin B3, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, and zinc, yet cauliflower is richer in vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin C for 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.
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 11% 6.6% 26% 16% 13% 7.4% 19% 3.9% 20% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +73.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +440.9%
Contains more IronIron +545.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +184.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +822.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +265.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +103.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3166.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +52.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -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.
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 161% 0% 1.6% 0% 13% 14% 9.5% 40% 42% 0% 39% 43% 24%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +550%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +486%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +505%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +929%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +23.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +22.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +269%
Contains more CholineCholine +53.3%

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
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 ProteinProtein +759.9%
Contains more FatsFats +5157.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +464%
Contains more OtherOther +177.6%
Contains more WaterWater +138.3%

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
67% 17% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.13 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.031 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +15820.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5248.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98%

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
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 StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +87.2%
Contains more FructoseFructose +100%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Sucrose ~0g
~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 Cauliflower
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheeseburger Cauliflower DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0mg 48.2mg 54%
Selenium 19.6µg 0.6µg 35%
Vitamin B12 0.76µg 0µg 32%
Iron 2.71mg 0.42mg 29%
Protein 16.51g 1.92g 29%
Vitamin B3 5.217mg 0.507mg 29%
Saturated fat 6.473g 0.13g 29%
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.06mg 23%
Fats 14.72g 0.28g 22%
Sodium 515mg 30mg 21%
Vitamin B1 0.293mg 0.05mg 20%
Zinc 2.49mg 0.27mg 20%
Phosphorus 161mg 44mg 17%
Calories 308kcal 25kcal 14%
Cholesterol 43mg 0mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 5.413g 0.034g 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.658g 0.031g 11%
Calcium 119mg 22mg 10%
Vitamin K 4.2µg 15.5µg 9%
Copper 0.111mg 0.039mg 8%
Starch 19.87g 8%
Carbs 28.03g 4.97g 8%
Manganese 0.316mg 0.155mg 7%
Vitamin A 50µg 0µg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.228mg 0.184mg 3%
Potassium 196mg 299mg 3%
Magnesium 26mg 15mg 3%
Choline 28.9mg 44.3mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.52mg 0.08mg 3%
Folate 70µg 57µg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.545mg 0.667mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Fructose 1.94g 0.97g 1%
Net carbs 26.03g 2.97g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 4.88g 1.91g N/A
Fiber 2g 2g 0%
Trans fat 0.57g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.155mg 0.02mg 0%
Threonine 0.571mg 0.076mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.755mg 0.071mg 0%
Leucine 1.316mg 0.106mg 0%
Lysine 0.784mg 0.217mg 0%
Methionine 0.377mg 0.02mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.755mg 0.065mg 0%
Valine 0.881mg 0.125mg 0%
Histidine 0.445mg 0.056mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g 0.015g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.322g 0.013g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheeseburger Cauliflower
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
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 Cholesterol?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
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 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.

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