Cheeseburger vs. Corn syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are cheeseburgers and corn syrup different?
- Corn syrup contains less vitamin B3, vitamin B12, selenium, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, zinc, phosphorus, and folate than cheeseburgers.
- Cheeseburgers cover your daily need for vitamin B3, 32% more than corn syrup.
- Corn syrup has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of corn syrup is 90, while the glycemic index of cheeseburgers is 66.
Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain and Syrups, corn, dark types were 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +225% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +561.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +345.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +632.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +109.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +6125% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1363.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +216% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +575.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -69.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2563.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +3933.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +25985% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +2269.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +2433.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +117.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
16.51 g
Fats:
14.72 g
Carbs:
28.03 g
Water:
38.63 g
Other:
2.11 g
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
77.59 g
Water:
22.01 g
Other:
0.4 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +75.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +427.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +176.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 16.51g | 0g | 33% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.76µg | 0µg | 32% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.217mg | 0.02mg | 32% |
| Selenium | 19.6µg | 2.9µg | 30% |
| Saturated fat | 6.473g | 0g | 29% |
| Iron | 2.71mg | 0.37mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.363mg | 0.009mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.293mg | 0.011mg | 24% |
| Fats | 14.72g | 0g | 23% |
| Zinc | 2.49mg | 0.04mg | 22% |
| Phosphorus | 161mg | 11mg | 21% |
| Folate | 70µg | 0µg | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.228mg | 0.009mg | 17% |
| Carbs | 28.03g | 77.59g | 17% |
| Sodium | 515mg | 155mg | 16% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.413g | 0g | 14% |
| Cholesterol | 43mg | 0mg | 14% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.658g | 0g | 11% |
| Calcium | 119mg | 18mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.545mg | 0.023mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.316mg | 0.1mg | 9% |
| Starch | 19.87g | 8% | |
| Fiber | 2g | 0g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 50µg | 0µg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.111mg | 0.053mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 8mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 196mg | 44mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 4.2µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.52mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Choline | 28.9mg | 13.3mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 1.94g | 2% | |
| Calories | 308kcal | 286kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 26.03g | 77.59g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.88g | 77.59g | 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 | 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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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%
1%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
10%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 360mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.473g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheeseburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 72.71g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheeseburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheeseburger is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in vitamins