Cheeseburger vs. Jerky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between cheeseburgers and jerky
- Cheeseburgers have more vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and selenium, while jerky has more zinc, phosphorus, iron, folate, and choline.
- Jerky's daily need coverage for sodium is 68% higher.
- Jerky contains 3 times less vitamin B3 than cheeseburgers. Cheeseburgers contain 5.217mg of vitamin B3, while jerky contains 1.732mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in cheeseburgers is lower.
- Jerky has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of jerky is 0, while the glycemic index of cheeseburgers is 66.
The food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain and Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +495% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -75.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +184.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +83.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +96.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +204.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +100% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +104.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +225.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +152.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +90.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +155.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +201.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +234.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +27.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +82.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +30.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +91.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +277.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
16.51 g
Fats:
14.72 g
Carbs:
28.03 g
Water:
38.63 g
Other:
2.11 g
Protein:
33.2 g
Fats:
25.6 g
Carbs:
11 g
Water:
23.36 g
Other:
6.84 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +154.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +65.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +101.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +73.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +224.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.473 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.658 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.85 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.011 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -40.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +64% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +108.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 515mg | 2081mg | 68% |
| Zinc | 2.49mg | 8.11mg | 51% |
| Phosphorus | 161mg | 407mg | 35% |
| Iron | 2.71mg | 5.42mg | 34% |
| Protein | 16.51g | 33.2g | 33% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.217mg | 1.732mg | 22% |
| Saturated fat | 6.473g | 10.85g | 20% |
| Fats | 14.72g | 25.6g | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.363mg | 0.142mg | 17% |
| Selenium | 19.6µg | 10.7µg | 16% |
| Folate | 70µg | 134µg | 16% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.413g | 11.305g | 15% |
| Choline | 28.9mg | 109.1mg | 15% |
| Copper | 0.111mg | 0.227mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 196mg | 597mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.293mg | 0.154mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 119mg | 20mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.76µg | 0.99µg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.316mg | 0.111mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.545mg | 0.163mg | 8% |
| Starch | 19.87g | 8% | |
| Vitamin A | 50µg | 0µg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 51mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 28.03g | 11g | 6% |
| Calories | 308kcal | 410kcal | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.658g | 1.011g | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.228mg | 0.179mg | 4% |
| Fructose | 1.94g | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 4.2µg | 2.3µg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 43mg | 48mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.3µg | 1% |
| Fiber | 2g | 1.8g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 11IU | 1% |
| Net carbs | 26.03g | 9.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.88g | 9g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.52mg | 0.49mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.57g | 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 | 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 |
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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
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35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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111%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheeseburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheeseburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheeseburger contains less Sodium (difference - 1566mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cheeseburger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.377g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheeseburger is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in vitamins