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Cheeseburger vs. Fireweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between cheeseburgers and fireweed

  • Cheeseburgers are richer in selenium, vitamin B12, and vitamin B1, yet fireweed is richer in manganese, vitamin A, fiber, vitamin B6, calcium, magnesium, and copper.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for fireweed is 278% higher.

Food types used in this article are Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain and Fireweed, leaves, raw.

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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 111% 129% 44% 90% 107% 73% 46% 4.4% 874% 4.9%
Contains more IronIron +12.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +49.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2077.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +500%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +260.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +152%
Contains more CopperCopper +188.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2021.5%
~equal in Zinc ~2.66mg

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% 17% 10% 1.5% 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 7.3% 60% 0% 0% 8.3% 32% 88% 81% 146% 0% 0% 84% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +787.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +165%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +11.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +260%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +148.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +177.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +60%

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
5% 3% 19% 71% 3%
Protein: 4.71 g
Fats: 2.75 g
Carbs: 19.22 g
Water: 70.78 g
Other: 2.54 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +250.5%
Contains more FatsFats +435.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +45.8%
Contains more WaterWater +83.2%
Contains more OtherOther +20.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheeseburger Fireweed DV% diff.
Manganese 0.316mg 6.704mg 278%
Selenium 19.6µg 0.9µg 34%
Fiber 2g 10.6g 34%
Vitamin B12 0.76µg 0µg 32%
Magnesium 26mg 156mg 31%
Calcium 119mg 429mg 31%
Vitamin B6 0.228mg 0.632mg 31%
Saturated fat 6.473g 29%
Protein 16.51g 4.71g 24%
Copper 0.111mg 0.32mg 23%
Vitamin B1 0.293mg 0.033mg 22%
Sodium 515mg 34mg 21%
Fats 14.72g 2.75g 18%
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.137mg 17%
Vitamin B5 0.545mg 1.356mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 5.413g 14%
Cholesterol 43mg 0mg 14%
Vitamin A 50µg 180µg 14%
Folate 70µg 112µg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.658g 11%
Calories 308kcal 103kcal 10%
Potassium 196mg 494mg 9%
Phosphorus 161mg 108mg 8%
Starch 19.87g 8%
Choline 28.9mg 5%
Vitamin K 4.2µg 4%
Iron 2.71mg 2.4mg 4%
Carbs 28.03g 19.22g 3%
Vitamin E 0.52mg 3%
Vitamin B3 5.217mg 4.674mg 3%
Fructose 1.94g 2%
Zinc 2.49mg 2.66mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.2mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 26.03g 8.62g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 4.88g N/A
Trans fat 0.57g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.155mg 0%
Threonine 0.571mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.755mg 0%
Leucine 1.316mg 0%
Lysine 0.784mg 0%
Methionine 0.377mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.755mg 0%
Valine 0.881mg 0%
Histidine 0.445mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 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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is better in case of low diet
Cheeseburger Fireweed
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
42%
Cheeseburger
39%
Fireweed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cheeseburger
148%
Fireweed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fireweed
Fireweed contains less Sodium (difference - 481mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.473g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Fireweed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169399/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.