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Cheeseburger vs. Egg white — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Cheeseburger and Egg white

  • Egg white has less Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Folate than Cheeseburger.
  • Cheeseburger covers your daily need of Iron 33% more than Egg white.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain and Egg, white, raw, fresh.

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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 Calcium +1600%
Contains more Iron +3287.5%
Contains more Magnesium +136.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +973.3%
Contains more Potassium +20.2%
Contains more Zinc +8200%
Contains more Copper +382.6%
Contains more Manganese +2772.7%
Contains less Sodium -67.8%
Equal in Selenium - 20
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 102% 19% 69% 18% 68% 68% 37% 42% 107%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 3% 8% 7% 15% 22% 1% 8% 2% 110%
Contains more Calcium +1600%
Contains more Iron +3287.5%
Contains more Magnesium +136.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +973.3%
Contains more Potassium +20.2%
Contains more Zinc +8200%
Contains more Copper +382.6%
Contains more Manganese +2772.7%
Contains less Sodium -67.8%
Equal in Selenium - 20

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +7225%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4868.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +186.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4460%
Contains more Folate +1650%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +744.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 11% 3% 0% 74% 84% 98% 33% 53% 53% 96% 11%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 102% 2% 12% 2% 3% 12% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +7225%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4868.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +186.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4460%
Contains more Folate +1650%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +744.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +51.5%
Contains more Fats +8558.8%
Contains more Carbs +3739.7%
Contains more Other +234.9%
Contains more Water +126.7%
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
11% 88%
Protein: 10.9 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 87.57 g
Other: 0.63 g
Contains more Protein +51.5%
Contains more Fats +8558.8%
Contains more Carbs +3739.7%
Contains more Other +234.9%
Contains more Water +126.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +417.6%
Contains more Fructose +2671.4%
Contains more Lactose +928.6%
Contains more Maltose +557.1%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
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
10% 49% 10% 10% 10% 10%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.07 g
Glucose: 0.34 g
Fructose: 0.07 g
Lactose: 0.07 g
Maltose: 0.07 g
Galactose: 0.07 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +417.6%
Contains more Fructose +2671.4%
Contains more Lactose +928.6%
Contains more Maltose +557.1%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheeseburger Egg white Opinion
Net carbs 26.03g 0.73g Cheeseburger
Protein 16.51g 10.9g Cheeseburger
Fats 14.72g 0.17g Cheeseburger
Carbs 28.03g 0.73g Cheeseburger
Calories 308kcal 52kcal Cheeseburger
Starch 19.87g Cheeseburger
Fructose 1.94g 0.07g Cheeseburger
Sugar 4.88g 0.71g Egg white
Fiber 2g 0g Cheeseburger
Calcium 119mg 7mg Cheeseburger
Iron 2.71mg 0.08mg Cheeseburger
Magnesium 26mg 11mg Cheeseburger
Phosphorus 161mg 15mg Cheeseburger
Potassium 196mg 163mg Cheeseburger
Sodium 515mg 166mg Egg white
Zinc 2.49mg 0.03mg Cheeseburger
Copper 0.111mg 0.023mg Cheeseburger
Manganese 0.316mg 0.011mg Cheeseburger
Selenium 19.6µg 20µg Egg white
Vitamin A 254IU 0IU Cheeseburger
Vitamin A RAE 50µg 0µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin E 0.52mg 0mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Cheeseburger
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B1 0.293mg 0.004mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.439mg Egg white
Vitamin B3 5.217mg 0.105mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B5 0.545mg 0.19mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B6 0.228mg 0.005mg Cheeseburger
Folate 70µg 4µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B12 0.76µg 0.09µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin K 4.2µg 0µg Cheeseburger
Tryptophan 0.155mg 0.125mg Cheeseburger
Threonine 0.571mg 0.449mg Cheeseburger
Isoleucine 0.755mg 0.661mg Cheeseburger
Leucine 1.316mg 1.016mg Cheeseburger
Lysine 0.784mg 0.806mg Egg white
Methionine 0.377mg 0.399mg Egg white
Phenylalanine 0.755mg 0.686mg Cheeseburger
Valine 0.881mg 0.809mg Cheeseburger
Histidine 0.445mg 0.29mg Cheeseburger
Cholesterol 43mg 0mg Egg white
Trans Fat 0.57g Egg white
Saturated Fat 6.473g 0g Egg white
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0g Cheeseburger
Monounsaturated Fat 5.413g 0g Cheeseburger
Polyunsaturated fat 1.658g 0g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.322g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Cheeseburger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheeseburger Egg white
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
44%
Cheeseburger
11%
Egg white
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cheeseburger
17%
Egg white

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg white
Egg white contains less Sodium (difference - 349mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.473g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is cheaper (difference - $1)
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

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. Egg white - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172183/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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