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Cheeseburger vs. Dulce de Leche — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between cheeseburgers and dulce de Leche

  • Cheeseburgers are richer than dulce de Leche in iron, vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, zinc, folate, and manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for cheeseburgers is 32% higher.
  • Cheeseburgers contain 158 times more manganese than dulce de Leche. Cheeseburgers contain 0.316mg of manganese, while dulce de Leche contains 0.002mg.
  • Dulce de Leche contains less sodium.
  • Dulce de Leche has a lower glycemic index than cheeseburgers.

Food types used in this article are Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain and Dulce de Leche.

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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 16% 75% 31% 6.4% 1.3% 22% 83% 17% 0.26% 15%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +18.2%
Contains more IronIron +1494.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +2675%
Contains more ZincZinc +215.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +15700%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +625.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +110.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +78.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +19.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75%

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 8.7% 25% 4% 3% 4% 93% 3.9% 50% 3.7% 39% 3.3% 8.3% 49%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +160%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1731.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2384.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1325%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +145.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +223.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +536.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +48%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +11.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +53.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +208.3%

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
7% 7% 55% 29% 2%
Protein: 6.84 g
Fats: 7.35 g
Carbs: 55.35 g
Water: 28.71 g
Other: 1.75 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +141.4%
Contains more FatsFats +100.3%
Contains more WaterWater +34.6%
Contains more OtherOther +20.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +97.5%

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
64% 30% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.534 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.143 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.375 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +152.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +342.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -30%

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
84% 3% 10% 2%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 41.77 g
Glucose: 1.7 g
Fructose: 0.32 g
Lactose: 4.92 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 1.03 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +506.3%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +583.3%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Glucose ~1.7g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheeseburger Dulce de Leche DV% diff.
Iron 2.71mg 0.17mg 32%
Selenium 19.6µg 2.7µg 31%
Vitamin B3 5.217mg 0.21mg 31%
Vitamin B1 0.293mg 0.016mg 23%
Vitamin B12 0.76µg 0.31µg 19%
Protein 16.51g 6.84g 19%
Sodium 515mg 129mg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.228mg 0.016mg 16%
Folate 70µg 11µg 15%
Zinc 2.49mg 0.79mg 15%
Manganese 0.316mg 0.002mg 14%
Calcium 119mg 251mg 13%
Copper 0.111mg 0.004mg 12%
Choline 28.9mg 89.1mg 11%
Fats 14.72g 7.35g 11%
Saturated fat 6.473g 4.534g 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.658g 0.375g 9%
Carbs 28.03g 55.35g 9%
Starch 19.87g 8%
Fiber 2g 0g 8%
Monounsaturated fat 5.413g 2.143g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.545mg 0.835mg 6%
Potassium 196mg 350mg 5%
Cholesterol 43mg 29mg 5%
Phosphorus 161mg 193mg 5%
Vitamin A 50µg 74µg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.405mg 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.6mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.52mg 0.2mg 2%
Vitamin K 4.2µg 1.3µg 2%
Fructose 1.94g 0.32g 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.2µg 1%
Magnesium 26mg 22mg 1%
Vitamin D 2IU 6IU 1%
Calories 308kcal 315kcal 0%
Net carbs 26.03g 55.35g N/A
Sugar 4.88g 49.74g N/A
Trans fat 0.57g 0.364g 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 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g 0.05g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0.009g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.322g 0.131g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheeseburger Dulce de Leche
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
23%
Dulce de Leche
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cheeseburger
27%
Dulce de Leche

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche contains less Sodium (difference - 386mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.939g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 44.86g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Dulce de Leche - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173461/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.