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Cheeseburger vs. Grapefruit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between cheeseburgers and grapefruit

  • Cheeseburgers have more selenium, iron, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, zinc, and vitamin B1, while grapefruit has more vitamin C.
  • Cheeseburgers' daily need coverage for selenium is 35% higher.
  • The amount of sodium in grapefruit is lower.
  • Grapefruit has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of grapefruit is 25, while the glycemic index of cheeseburgers is 66.

The food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain and Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas.

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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 6.4% 6.6% 12% 3% 11% 1.9% 7.7% 0% 2.9% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +188.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +440.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +45.2%
Contains more IronIron +3287.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +246.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +3457.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +794.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1336.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +19500%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%

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 104% 19% 2.6% 0% 11% 7.2% 3.8% 16% 12% 0% 0% 9.8% 4.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +300%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +581.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1071%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2457.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +108%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +330.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +438.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +275.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +16%

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
11% 88%
Protein: 0.77 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 10.66 g
Water: 88.06 g
Other: 0.37 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +2044.2%
Contains more FatsFats +10414.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +162.9%
Contains more OtherOther +470.3%
Contains more WaterWater +128%

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
27% 26% 47%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.021 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.036 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +26965%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4505.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.7%

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
51% 23% 26%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 3.51 g
Glucose: 1.61 g
Fructose: 1.77 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
~equal in Glucose ~1.61g
~equal in Fructose ~1.77g
~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 Grapefruit
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheeseburger Grapefruit DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0mg 31.2mg 35%
Selenium 19.6µg 0.1µg 35%
Iron 2.71mg 0.08mg 33%
Vitamin B12 0.76µg 0µg 32%
Vitamin B3 5.217mg 0.204mg 31%
Protein 16.51g 0.77g 31%
Saturated fat 6.473g 0.021g 29%
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.031mg 26%
Zinc 2.49mg 0.07mg 22%
Fats 14.72g 0.14g 22%
Sodium 515mg 0mg 22%
Vitamin B1 0.293mg 0.043mg 21%
Phosphorus 161mg 18mg 20%
Cholesterol 43mg 0mg 14%
Folate 70µg 13µg 14%
Calories 308kcal 42kcal 13%
Vitamin B6 0.228mg 0.053mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 5.413g 0.02g 13%
Manganese 0.316mg 0.022mg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.658g 0.036g 11%
Calcium 119mg 22mg 10%
Copper 0.111mg 0.032mg 9%
Starch 19.87g 0g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.545mg 0.262mg 6%
Carbs 28.03g 10.66g 6%
Vitamin K 4.2µg 0µg 4%
Magnesium 26mg 9mg 4%
Choline 28.9mg 7.7mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.52mg 0.13mg 3%
Fiber 2g 1.6g 2%
Potassium 196mg 135mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin A 50µg 58µg 1%
Net carbs 26.03g 9.06g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 4.88g 6.89g N/A
Trans fat 0.57g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.155mg 0.008mg 0%
Threonine 0.571mg 0.013mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.755mg 0.008mg 0%
Leucine 1.316mg 0.015mg 0%
Lysine 0.784mg 0.019mg 0%
Methionine 0.377mg 0.007mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.755mg 0.013mg 0%
Valine 0.881mg 0.015mg 0%
Histidine 0.445mg 0.008mg 0%
Fructose 1.94g 1.77g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0g 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 Grapefruit
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
15%
Grapefruit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cheeseburger
5%
Grapefruit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit contains less Sodium (difference - 515mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.452g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.01g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
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

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. Grapefruit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174673/nutrients

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

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