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Cheeseburger vs. Chives — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between cheeseburgers and chives

  • Cheeseburgers are higher in selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and vitamin B1, yet chives are higher in vitamin K, vitamin A, and vitamin C.
  • Chives cover your daily vitamin K needs 174% more than cheeseburgers.
  • The amount of sodium in chives is lower.
  • The glycemic index of chives is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain and Chives, 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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 30% 28% 26% 60% 52% 15% 25% 0.39% 49% 4.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +29.3%
Contains more IronIron +69.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +344.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +177.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2077.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +61.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +51%
Contains more CopperCopper +41.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +18%

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%
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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 194% 73% 4.2% 0% 20% 27% 12% 19% 32% 0% 532% 79% 2.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +147.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +275.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +215.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +706.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +68.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +65.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +455.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +336%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4964.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%

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
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3% 4% 91%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 4.35 g
Water: 90.65 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +404.9%
Contains more FatsFats +1916.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +544.4%
Contains more OtherOther +111%
Contains more WaterWater +134.7%

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
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29% 19% 53%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.146 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.095 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.267 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +5597.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +521%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheeseburger Chives DV% diff.
Vitamin K 4.2µg 212.7µg 174%
Vitamin C 0mg 58.1mg 65%
Selenium 19.6µg 0.9µg 34%
Vitamin B12 0.76µg 0µg 32%
Vitamin B3 5.217mg 0.647mg 29%
Saturated fat 6.473g 0.146g 29%
Protein 16.51g 3.27g 26%
Fats 14.72g 0.73g 22%
Sodium 515mg 3mg 22%
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.115mg 19%
Vitamin A 50µg 218µg 19%
Zinc 2.49mg 0.56mg 18%
Vitamin B1 0.293mg 0.078mg 18%
Phosphorus 161mg 58mg 15%
Iron 2.71mg 1.6mg 14%
Cholesterol 43mg 0mg 14%
Calories 308kcal 30kcal 14%
Monounsaturated fat 5.413g 0.095g 13%
Folate 70µg 105µg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.658g 0.267g 9%
Starch 19.87g 8%
Carbs 28.03g 4.35g 8%
Vitamin B6 0.228mg 0.138mg 7%
Copper 0.111mg 0.157mg 5%
Choline 28.9mg 5.2mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.545mg 0.324mg 4%
Magnesium 26mg 42mg 4%
Potassium 196mg 296mg 3%
Calcium 119mg 92mg 3%
Manganese 0.316mg 0.373mg 2%
Fructose 1.94g 2%
Vitamin E 0.52mg 0.21mg 2%
Fiber 2g 2.5g 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 26.03g 1.85g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 4.88g 1.85g N/A
Trans fat 0.57g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.155mg 0.037mg 0%
Threonine 0.571mg 0.128mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.755mg 0.139mg 0%
Leucine 1.316mg 0.195mg 0%
Lysine 0.784mg 0.163mg 0%
Methionine 0.377mg 0.036mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.755mg 0.105mg 0%
Valine 0.881mg 0.145mg 0%
Histidine 0.445mg 0.057mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Cheeseburger Chives
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
76%
Chives
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cheeseburger
29%
Chives

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chives
Chives is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chives
Chives is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chives
Chives contains less Sodium (difference - 512mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chives
Chives is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.327g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chives
Chives is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
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 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. Chives - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169994/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.