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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 36% 17% 102% 37% 68% 69% 67% 41% 107%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 19% 17% 115% 40% 69% 57% 43% 47% 111%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +91.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +20.1%
Contains more IronIron +12.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -35.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +13%
~equal in Magnesium ~27mg
~equal in Potassium ~197mg
~equal in Copper ~0.121mg
~equal in Zinc ~2.52mg
~equal in Selenium ~20.3µg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 15% 10% 3% 73% 84% 98% 33% 53% 95% 11% 53% 16%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 3.1% 7.6% 3% 79% 84% 105% 32% 49% 111% 12% 60% 19%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +398%
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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0.1µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.317mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.363mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~5.617mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.53mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.212mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
17% 12% 32% 38%
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
48% 40% 12%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.473 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.658 g
41% 44% 15%
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
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
82% 7% 8% 2%
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.
Cheeseburger Fast food
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheeseburger Fast food Opinion
Calories 308kcal 297kcal Cheeseburger
Protein 16.51g 16.52g Fast food
Fats 14.72g 12.01g Cheeseburger
Net carbs 26.03g 29.8g Fast food
Carbs 28.03g 31.5g Fast food
Cholesterol 43mg 33mg Fast food
Vitamin D 2IU 2IU
Magnesium 26mg 27mg Fast food
Calcium 119mg 62mg Cheeseburger
Potassium 196mg 197mg Fast food
Iron 2.71mg 3.06mg Fast food
Sugar 4.88g 4.88g
Fiber 2g 1.7g Cheeseburger
Copper 0.111mg 0.121mg Fast food
Zinc 2.49mg 2.52mg Fast food
Starch 19.87g 22.87g Fast food
Phosphorus 161mg 134mg Cheeseburger
Sodium 515mg 331mg Fast food
Vitamin A 254IU 51IU Cheeseburger
Vitamin A 50µg 9µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin E 0.52mg 0.38mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.1µg
Manganese 0.316mg 0.357mg Fast food
Selenium 19.6µg 20.3µg Fast food
Vitamin B1 0.293mg 0.317mg Fast food
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.363mg
Vitamin B3 5.217mg 5.617mg Fast food
Vitamin B5 0.545mg 0.53mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B6 0.228mg 0.212mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B12 0.76µg 0.89µg Fast food
Vitamin K 4.2µg 4.9µg Fast food
Folate 70µg 80µg Fast food
Trans Fat 0.57g 0.514g Fast food
Choline 28.9mg 34.4mg Fast food
Saturated Fat 6.473g 4.493g Fast food
Monounsaturated Fat 5.413g 4.835g Cheeseburger
Polyunsaturated fat 1.658g 1.68g Fast food
Tryptophan 0.155mg 0.144mg Cheeseburger
Threonine 0.571mg 0.46mg Cheeseburger
Isoleucine 0.755mg 0.642mg Cheeseburger
Leucine 1.316mg 1.13mg Cheeseburger
Lysine 0.784mg 0.785mg Fast food
Methionine 0.377mg 0.306mg Cheeseburger
Phenylalanine 0.755mg 0.67mg Cheeseburger
Valine 0.881mg 0.728mg Cheeseburger
Histidine 0.445mg 0.402mg Cheeseburger
Fructose 1.94g 2.27g Fast food
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0.005g
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Fast food
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g 0.121g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0.009g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g 0.004g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g 0.009g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0.003g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.322g 1.391g Fast food

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cheeseburger Fast food
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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%
Cheeseburger
43%
Fast food
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cheeseburger
54%
Fast food

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fast food
Fast food contains less Sodium (difference - 184mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.98g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fast food
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.

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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/nutrients

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

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.