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Cheeseburger vs. Fruitcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cheeseburger and Fruitcake different?

  • Cheeseburger has more Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6 than Fruitcake.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Cheeseburger is 32% higher.
  • Cheeseburger contains 76 times more Vitamin B12 than Fruitcake. While Cheeseburger contains 0.76µg of Vitamin B12, Fruitcake contains only 0.01µg.
  • Fruitcake has less Saturated Fat.

Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain and Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared are the varieties used in this article.

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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 +260.6%
Contains more Iron +30.9%
Contains more Magnesium +62.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +209.6%
Contains more Potassium +28.1%
Contains more Zinc +822.2%
Contains more Copper +122%
Contains more Manganese +43.6%
Contains more Selenium +880%
Contains less Sodium -80.4%
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 10% 78% 12% 23% 14% 14% 8% 17% 29% 11%
Contains more Calcium +260.6%
Contains more Iron +30.9%
Contains more Magnesium +62.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +209.6%
Contains more Potassium +28.1%
Contains more Zinc +822.2%
Contains more Copper +122%
Contains more Manganese +43.6%
Contains more Selenium +880%
Contains less Sodium -80.4%

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 +1054.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +486%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +559.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +141.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +395.7%
Contains more Folate +250%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +7500%
Contains more Vitamin K +180%
Contains more Vitamin E +73.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
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 2% 19% 0% 2% 13% 23% 15% 14% 11% 15% 2% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +1054.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +486%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +559.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +141.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +395.7%
Contains more Folate +250%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +7500%
Contains more Vitamin K +180%
Contains more Vitamin E +73.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +469.3%
Contains more Fats +61.8%
Contains more Water +52.7%
Contains more Other +91.8%
Contains more Carbs +119.8%
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
3% 9% 62% 25%
Protein: 2.9 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbs: 61.6 g
Water: 25.3 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more Protein +469.3%
Contains more Fats +61.8%
Contains more Water +52.7%
Contains more Other +91.8%
Contains more Carbs +119.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +28.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +100.4%
48% 40% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.473 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.658 g
12% 49% 39%
Saturated Fat: 1.048 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.323 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +28.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +100.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheeseburger Fruitcake Opinion
Net carbs 26.03g 57.9g Fruitcake
Protein 16.51g 2.9g Cheeseburger
Fats 14.72g 9.1g Cheeseburger
Carbs 28.03g 61.6g Fruitcake
Calories 308kcal 324kcal Fruitcake
Starch 19.87g Cheeseburger
Fructose 1.94g Cheeseburger
Sugar 4.88g 27.42g Cheeseburger
Fiber 2g 3.7g Fruitcake
Calcium 119mg 33mg Cheeseburger
Iron 2.71mg 2.07mg Cheeseburger
Magnesium 26mg 16mg Cheeseburger
Phosphorus 161mg 52mg Cheeseburger
Potassium 196mg 153mg Cheeseburger
Sodium 515mg 101mg Fruitcake
Zinc 2.49mg 0.27mg Cheeseburger
Copper 0.111mg 0.05mg Cheeseburger
Manganese 0.316mg 0.22mg Cheeseburger
Selenium 19.6µg 2µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin A 254IU 22IU Cheeseburger
Vitamin A RAE 50µg 7µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin E 0.52mg 0.9mg Fruitcake
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Cheeseburger
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Fruitcake
Vitamin B1 0.293mg 0.05mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.099mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B3 5.217mg 0.791mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B5 0.545mg 0.226mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B6 0.228mg 0.046mg Cheeseburger
Folate 70µg 20µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B12 0.76µg 0.01µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin K 4.2µg 1.5µg Cheeseburger
Tryptophan 0.155mg 0.042mg Cheeseburger
Threonine 0.571mg 0.102mg Cheeseburger
Isoleucine 0.755mg 0.121mg Cheeseburger
Leucine 1.316mg 0.206mg Cheeseburger
Lysine 0.784mg 0.121mg Cheeseburger
Methionine 0.377mg 0.059mg Cheeseburger
Phenylalanine 0.755mg 0.14mg Cheeseburger
Valine 0.881mg 0.144mg Cheeseburger
Histidine 0.445mg 0.071mg Cheeseburger
Cholesterol 43mg 5mg Fruitcake
Trans Fat 0.57g Fruitcake
Saturated Fat 6.473g 1.048g Fruitcake
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Fruitcake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0g Cheeseburger
Monounsaturated Fat 5.413g 4.2g Cheeseburger
Polyunsaturated fat 1.658g 3.323g Fruitcake
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 Fruitcake
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
10%
Fruitcake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cheeseburger
21%
Fruitcake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake contains less Sodium (difference - 414mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.425g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 22.54g)
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
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Fruitcake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174939/nutrients

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

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