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Cheeseburger vs. Ice cream — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Cheeseburger and Ice cream

  • Cheeseburger is richer than Ice cream in Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Folate, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, and Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Cheeseburger is 33% higher.
  • Cheeseburger contains 45 times more Vitamin B3 than Ice cream. Cheeseburger contains 5.217mg of Vitamin B3, while Ice cream contains 0.116mg.
  • Ice cream contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain and Ice creams, vanilla.

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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 Iron +2911.1%
Contains more Magnesium +85.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +53.3%
Contains more Zinc +260.9%
Contains more Copper +382.6%
Contains more Manganese +3850%
Contains more Selenium +988.9%
Contains less Sodium -84.5%
Equal in Calcium - 128
Equal in Potassium - 199
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 39% 4% 10% 45% 18% 11% 19% 8% 2% 10%
Contains more Iron +2911.1%
Contains more Magnesium +85.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +53.3%
Contains more Zinc +260.9%
Contains more Copper +382.6%
Contains more Manganese +3850%
Contains more Selenium +988.9%
Contains less Sodium -84.5%
Equal in Calcium - 128
Equal in Potassium - 199

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 E +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +614.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +51.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4397.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +375%
Contains more Folate +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +94.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +1300%
Contains more Vitamin A +65.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.581
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 26% 6% 6% 2% 11% 56% 3% 35% 12% 4% 49% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +614.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +51.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4397.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +375%
Contains more Folate +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +94.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +1300%
Contains more Vitamin A +65.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.581

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +371.7%
Contains more Fats +33.8%
Contains more Carbs +18.8%
Contains more Other +134.4%
Contains more Water +57.9%
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
4% 11% 24% 61%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 23.6 g
Water: 61 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more Protein +371.7%
Contains more Fats +33.8%
Contains more Carbs +18.8%
Contains more Other +134.4%
Contains more Water +57.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +82.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +266.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 6.79
48% 40% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.473 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.658 g
66% 29% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.452 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +82.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +266.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 6.79

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheeseburger Ice cream Opinion
Net carbs 26.03g 22.9g Cheeseburger
Protein 16.51g 3.5g Cheeseburger
Fats 14.72g 11g Cheeseburger
Carbs 28.03g 23.6g Cheeseburger
Calories 308kcal 207kcal Cheeseburger
Starch 19.87g Cheeseburger
Fructose 1.94g Cheeseburger
Sugar 4.88g 21.22g Cheeseburger
Fiber 2g 0.7g Cheeseburger
Calcium 119mg 128mg Ice cream
Iron 2.71mg 0.09mg Cheeseburger
Magnesium 26mg 14mg Cheeseburger
Phosphorus 161mg 105mg Cheeseburger
Potassium 196mg 199mg Ice cream
Sodium 515mg 80mg Ice cream
Zinc 2.49mg 0.69mg Cheeseburger
Copper 0.111mg 0.023mg Cheeseburger
Manganese 0.316mg 0.008mg Cheeseburger
Selenium 19.6µg 1.8µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin A 254IU 421IU Ice cream
Vitamin A RAE 50µg 118µg Ice cream
Vitamin E 0.52mg 0.3mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin D 2IU 8IU Ice cream
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.2µg Ice cream
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg Ice cream
Vitamin B1 0.293mg 0.041mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.24mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B3 5.217mg 0.116mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B5 0.545mg 0.581mg Ice cream
Vitamin B6 0.228mg 0.048mg Cheeseburger
Folate 70µg 5µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B12 0.76µg 0.39µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin K 4.2µg 0.3µg Cheeseburger
Tryptophan 0.155mg 0.045mg Cheeseburger
Threonine 0.571mg 0.146mg Cheeseburger
Isoleucine 0.755mg 0.195mg Cheeseburger
Leucine 1.316mg 0.316mg Cheeseburger
Lysine 0.784mg 0.258mg Cheeseburger
Methionine 0.377mg 0.081mg Cheeseburger
Phenylalanine 0.755mg 0.157mg Cheeseburger
Valine 0.881mg 0.217mg Cheeseburger
Histidine 0.445mg 0.088mg Cheeseburger
Cholesterol 43mg 44mg Cheeseburger
Trans Fat 0.57g Ice cream
Saturated Fat 6.473g 6.79g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0.003g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0g Cheeseburger
Monounsaturated Fat 5.413g 2.969g Cheeseburger
Polyunsaturated fat 1.658g 0.452g Cheeseburger
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 Ice cream
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
17%
Ice cream
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cheeseburger
16%
Ice cream

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice cream
Ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 435mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ice cream
Ice cream is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.34g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.317g)
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. Ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167575/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.