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.
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.
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% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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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 |
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:
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
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.473 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.658 g
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
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
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 | +∞% |
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Glucose
~1.7g