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Cheeseburger vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between cheeseburgers and ground beef

  • Cheeseburgers are richer in vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B2, manganese, and calcium, yet ground beef is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, and choline.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for ground beef is 72% higher.
  • Cheeseburgers contain 35 times more manganese than ground beef. Cheeseburgers contain 0.316mg of manganese, while ground beef contains 0.009mg.
  • Ground beef contains less sodium.
  • Ground beef has a lower glycemic index than cheeseburgers.

Food types used in this article are Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain and Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked.

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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 12% 9.9% 21% 85% 26% 159% 71% 9.5% 1.2% 104%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +52.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +260.6%
Contains more IronIron +19.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +40.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3411.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +23%
Contains more ZincZinc +134.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.8%
~equal in Phosphorus ~166mg
~equal in Selenium ~19.1µg

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 0% 1% 2.4% 0% 13% 39% 75% 31% 72% 311% 7.3% 5.3% 40%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1566.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +474.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +112.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +29.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +44.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +900%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +227.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +153.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.512mg

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
24% 15% 58% 2%
Protein: 23.87 g
Fats: 15.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.37 g
Other: 2.39 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +44.6%
Contains more WaterWater +51.1%
Contains more OtherOther +13.3%
~equal in Fats ~15.37g

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
44% 53% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.073 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.408 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +306.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +35.3%
~equal in Saturated fat ~6.073g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheeseburger Ground beef DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.76µg 2.49µg 72%
Zinc 2.49mg 5.84mg 30%
Vitamin B1 0.293mg 0.051mg 20%
Sodium 515mg 73mg 19%
Folate 70µg 7µg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.171mg 15%
Cholesterol 43mg 88mg 15%
Protein 16.51g 23.87g 15%
Manganese 0.316mg 0.009mg 13%
Carbs 28.03g 0g 9%
Calcium 119mg 33mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.658g 0.408g 8%
Choline 28.9mg 73.2mg 8%
Fiber 2g 0g 8%
Starch 19.87g 8%
Vitamin B3 5.217mg 4.026mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.228mg 0.311mg 6%
Iron 2.71mg 2.27mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 5.413g 7.322g 5%
Vitamin A 50µg 3µg 5%
Copper 0.111mg 0.079mg 4%
Calories 308kcal 241kcal 3%
Vitamin E 0.52mg 0.12mg 3%
Magnesium 26mg 17mg 2%
Saturated fat 6.473g 6.073g 2%
Fructose 1.94g 2%
Vitamin K 4.2µg 2.9µg 1%
Fats 14.72g 15.37g 1%
Selenium 19.6µg 19.1µg 1%
Potassium 196mg 241mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.545mg 0.512mg 1%
Phosphorus 161mg 166mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 26.03g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 2IU 0%
Sugar 4.88g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0.57g 1.173g N/A
Tryptophan 0.155mg 0.121mg 0%
Threonine 0.571mg 0.923mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.755mg 1.055mg 0%
Leucine 1.316mg 1.861mg 0%
Lysine 0.784mg 1.976mg 0%
Methionine 0.377mg 0.614mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.755mg 0.931mg 0%
Valine 0.881mg 1.172mg 0%
Histidine 0.445mg 0.775mg 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 0.008g 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 Ground beef
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
46%
Ground beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cheeseburger
50%
Ground beef

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 442mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 45mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Ground beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169474/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.