Cheeseburger vs. Egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are cheeseburgers and eggs different?
- Cheeseburgers have more vitamin B3, iron, and vitamin B1; however, eggs are richer in copper, choline, selenium, and vitamin B5.
- Eggs cover your daily need for copper, 210% more than cheeseburgers.
- Cheeseburgers have 82 times more vitamin B3 than eggs. Cheeseburgers have 5.217mg of vitamin B3, while eggs have 0.064mg.
- Eggs contain less sodium.
- Cheeseburgers have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of cheeseburgers is 66, while the glycemic index of eggs is 0.
Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain and Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled 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 | +160% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +138% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +55.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +127.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +137.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1115.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1701.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -75.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +57.1% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +343.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +8051.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +88.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1300% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +59.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +198% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +98.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +2100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +41.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +156.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +46.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +916.6% |
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:
12.58 g
Fats:
10.61 g
Carbs:
1.12 g
Water:
74.62 g
Other:
1.07 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +31.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +38.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2402.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +97.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +93.2% |
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
3.267 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.414 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +32.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +17.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -49.5% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.111mg | 2mg | 210% |
| Cholesterol | 43mg | 373mg | 110% |
| Choline | 28.9mg | 293.8mg | 48% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.217mg | 0.064mg | 32% |
| Selenium | 19.6µg | 30.8µg | 20% |
| Iron | 2.71mg | 1.19mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.293mg | 0.066mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 515mg | 124mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.545mg | 1.398mg | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 6.473g | 3.267g | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.76µg | 1.11µg | 15% |
| Zinc | 2.49mg | 1.05mg | 13% |
| Manganese | 0.316mg | 0.026mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.363mg | 0.513mg | 12% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 2.2µg | 11% |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 87IU | 11% |
| Vitamin A | 50µg | 149µg | 11% |
| Carbs | 28.03g | 1.12g | 9% |
| Protein | 16.51g | 12.58g | 8% |
| Calories | 308kcal | 155kcal | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.228mg | 0.121mg | 8% |
| Starch | 19.87g | 8% | |
| Fiber | 2g | 0g | 8% |
| Folate | 70µg | 44µg | 7% |
| Calcium | 119mg | 50mg | 7% |
| Fats | 14.72g | 10.61g | 6% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 10mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.413g | 4.077g | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.52mg | 1.03mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 4.2µg | 0.3µg | 3% |
| Fructose | 1.94g | 2% | |
| Potassium | 196mg | 126mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.658g | 1.414g | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 161mg | 172mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 26.03g | 1.12g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.88g | 1.12g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.57g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.155mg | 0.153mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.571mg | 0.604mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.755mg | 0.686mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.316mg | 1.075mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.784mg | 0.904mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.377mg | 0.392mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.755mg | 0.668mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.881mg | 0.767mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.445mg | 0.298mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.038g | 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
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53%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
103%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg contains less Sodium (difference - 391mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Egg is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.206g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheeseburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 330mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheeseburger is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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