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Cheeseburger vs. Chowder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between cheeseburgers and chowder

  • Cheeseburgers are richer in monounsaturated fat, yet chowder is richer in vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for cheeseburgers is 24% higher.
  • Cheeseburgers contain 4 times more monounsaturated fat than chowder. Cheeseburgers contain 5.413g of monounsaturated fat, while chowder contains 1.27g.
  • Chowder contains less cholesterol.
  • Chowder has a lower glycemic index than cheeseburgers.

Food types used in this article are Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain and Soup, chicken corn chowder, chunky, ready-to-serve, single brand.

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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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 39% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -41.9%

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% 19% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +16%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg

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% 6% 8% 82%
Protein: 3.1 g
Fats: 6.3 g
Carbs: 7.5 g
Water: 82.1 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +432.6%
Contains more FatsFats +133.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +273.7%
Contains more OtherOther +111%
Contains more WaterWater +112.5%

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
36% 26% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.75 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.9 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +326.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -73%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +14.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheeseburger Chowder DV% diff.
Selenium 19.6µg 36%
Iron 2.71mg 34%
Vitamin B3 5.217mg 33%
Vitamin B12 0.76µg 32%
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 28%
Protein 16.51g 3.1g 27%
Vitamin B1 0.293mg 24%
Phosphorus 161mg 23%
Zinc 2.49mg 23%
Saturated fat 6.473g 1.75g 21%
Folate 70µg 18%
Vitamin B6 0.228mg 18%
Manganese 0.316mg 14%
Fats 14.72g 6.3g 13%
Calcium 119mg 12%
Copper 0.111mg 12%
Cholesterol 43mg 11mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.545mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 5.413g 1.27g 10%
Calories 308kcal 99kcal 10%
Sodium 515mg 299mg 9%
Starch 19.87g 8%
Carbs 28.03g 7.5g 7%
Magnesium 26mg 6%
Potassium 196mg 6%
Choline 28.9mg 5%
Vitamin K 4.2µg 4%
Fiber 2g 0.9g 4%
Vitamin E 0.52mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.658g 1.9g 2%
Fructose 1.94g 2%
Vitamin A 50µg 58µg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 26.03g 6.6g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Sugar 4.88g N/A
Trans fat 0.57g N/A
Tryptophan 0.155mg 0%
Threonine 0.571mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.755mg 0%
Leucine 1.316mg 0%
Lysine 0.784mg 0%
Methionine 0.377mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.755mg 0%
Valine 0.881mg 0%
Histidine 0.445mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 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 Chowder
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
1%
Chowder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cheeseburger
4%
Chowder

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chowder
Chowder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chowder
Chowder is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chowder
Chowder contains less Sodium (difference - 216mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chowder
Chowder is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.723g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chowder
Chowder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Chowder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171585/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.