Cheeseburger vs. Fast food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between cheeseburgers and fast food?
- Cheeseburgers are richer in calcium, while fast food is higher in vitamin B12.
- Fast food has 2 times less calcium than cheeseburgers. Cheeseburgers have 119mg of calcium, while fast food has 62mg.
- Fast food is lower in sodium.
We used Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain and Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain types in this comparison.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +91.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +20.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +12.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -35.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +13% |
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 | +455.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +36.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +17.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +16.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +14.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +19% |
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:
16.52 g
Fats:
12.01 g
Carbs:
31.5 g
Water:
38.45 g
Other:
1.52 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +22.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +38.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +12.4% |
~equal in
Protein
~16.52g
~equal in
Water
~38.45g
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
4.493 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.68 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +12% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -30.6% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~1.68g
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:
22.87 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
2.05 g
Fructose:
2.27 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.57 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +15.1% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +16.5% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +17% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +23.9% |
~equal in
Sucrose
~0g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
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 Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 6.473g | 4.493g | 9% |
| Sodium | 515mg | 331mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 119mg | 62mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 50µg | 9µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.76µg | 0.89µg | 5% |
| Fats | 14.72g | 12.01g | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 161mg | 134mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2.71mg | 3.06mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 43mg | 33mg | 3% |
| Folate | 70µg | 80µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.217mg | 5.617mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.293mg | 0.317mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.316mg | 0.357mg | 2% |
| Calories | 308kcal | 297kcal | 1% |
| Selenium | 19.6µg | 20.3µg | 1% |
| Choline | 28.9mg | 34.4mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.413g | 4.835g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 4.2µg | 4.9µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.228mg | 0.212mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.52mg | 0.38mg | 1% |
| Starch | 19.87g | 22.87g | 1% |
| Copper | 0.111mg | 0.121mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 28.03g | 31.5g | 1% |
| Fiber | 2g | 1.7g | 1% |
| Protein | 16.51g | 16.52g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 26.03g | 29.8g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 2IU | 0% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 27mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 196mg | 197mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.88g | 4.88g | N/A |
| Zinc | 2.49mg | 2.52mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.363mg | 0.363mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.545mg | 0.53mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.57g | 0.514g | N/A |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.658g | 1.68g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.155mg | 0.144mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.571mg | 0.46mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.755mg | 0.642mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.316mg | 1.13mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.784mg | 0.785mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.377mg | 0.306mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.755mg | 0.67mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.881mg | 0.728mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.445mg | 0.402mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 1.94g | 2.27g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.125g | 0.121g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.01g | 0.009g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | 0.009g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.322g | 1.391g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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%
43%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fast food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fast food contains less Sodium (difference - 184mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fast food is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.98g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fast food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (4.88 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (66)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.