Cheeseburger vs. Fast food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Cheeseburger and Fast food?
- Cheeseburger is richer in Calcium, while Fast food is higher in Vitamin B12.
- Fast food has 2 times less Calcium than Cheeseburger. Cheeseburger has 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.
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Calcium
+91.9%
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Phosphorus
+20.1%
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Iron
+12.9%
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Sodium
-35.7%
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Manganese
+13%
Equal in Magnesium - 27
Equal in Potassium - 197
Equal in Zinc - 2.52
Equal in Copper - 0.121
Equal in Selenium - 20.3
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Calcium
+91.9%
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Phosphorus
+20.1%
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Iron
+12.9%
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Sodium
-35.7%
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Manganese
+13%
Equal in Magnesium - 27
Equal in Potassium - 197
Equal in Zinc - 2.52
Equal in Copper - 0.121
Equal in Selenium - 20.3
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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Vitamin A
+398%
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Vitamin E
+36.8%
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Folate
+14.3%
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Vitamin B12
+17.1%
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Vitamin K
+16.7%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.1
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.317
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.363
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.617
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.53
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.212
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Vitamin A
+398%
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Vitamin E
+36.8%
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Folate
+14.3%
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Vitamin B12
+17.1%
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Vitamin K
+16.7%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.1
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.317
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.363
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.617
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.53
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.212
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+22.6%
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Other
+38.8%
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Carbs
+12.4%
Equal in Protein - 16.52
Equal in Water - 38.45
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
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Fats
+22.6%
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Other
+38.8%
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Carbs
+12.4%
Equal in Protein - 16.52
Equal in Water - 38.45
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+12%
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Saturated Fat
-30.6%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.68
Saturated Fat:
6.473 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.658 g
Saturated Fat:
4.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.68 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+12%
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Saturated Fat
-30.6%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.68
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Lactose
+∞%
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Starch
+15.1%
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Glucose
+16.5%
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Fructose
+17%
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Maltose
+23.9%
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
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Lactose
+∞%
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Starch
+15.1%
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Glucose
+16.5%
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Fructose
+17%
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Maltose
+23.9%
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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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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| Net carbs | 26.03g | 29.8g |
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| Protein | 16.51g | 16.52g |
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| Fats | 14.72g | 12.01g |
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| Carbs | 28.03g | 31.5g |
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| Calories | 308kcal | 297kcal |
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| Starch | 19.87g | 22.87g |
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| Fructose | 1.94g | 2.27g |
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| Sugar | 4.88g | 4.88g | |
| Fiber | 2g | 1.7g |
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| Calcium | 119mg | 62mg |
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| Iron | 2.71mg | 3.06mg |
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| Magnesium | 26mg | 27mg |
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| Phosphorus | 161mg | 134mg |
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| Potassium | 196mg | 197mg |
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| Sodium | 515mg | 331mg |
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| Zinc | 2.49mg | 2.52mg |
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| Copper | 0.111mg | 0.121mg |
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| Manganese | 0.316mg | 0.357mg |
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| Selenium | 19.6µg | 20.3µg |
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| Vitamin A | 254IU | 51IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 50µg | 9µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.52mg | 0.38mg |
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| Vitamin D | 2IU | 2IU | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.293mg | 0.317mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.363mg | 0.363mg | |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.217mg | 5.617mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.545mg | 0.53mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.228mg | 0.212mg |
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| Folate | 70µg | 80µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.76µg | 0.89µg |
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| Vitamin K | 4.2µg | 4.9µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.155mg | 0.144mg |
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| Threonine | 0.571mg | 0.46mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.755mg | 0.642mg |
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| Leucine | 1.316mg | 1.13mg |
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| Lysine | 0.784mg | 0.785mg |
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| Methionine | 0.377mg | 0.306mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.755mg | 0.67mg |
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| Valine | 0.881mg | 0.728mg |
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| Histidine | 0.445mg | 0.402mg |
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| Cholesterol | 43mg | 33mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.57g | 0.514g |
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| Saturated Fat | 6.473g | 4.493g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0.005g | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.01g | 0.009g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.413g | 4.835g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.658g | 1.68g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | 0.003g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.322g | 1.391g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | 0.004g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.125g | 0.121g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | 0g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | 0.009g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Calories 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
44%
46%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fast food contains less Sodium (difference - 184mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fast food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
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.