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Cheeseburger vs. Lemongrass — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Cheeseburger and Lemongrass

  • Cheeseburger has more Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2, while Lemongrass has more Manganese, Iron, and Copper.
  • Lemongrass's daily need coverage for Manganese is 213% higher.
  • The amount of Sodium in Lemongrass is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain and Lemon grass (citronella), raw.

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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 +83.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +59.4%
Contains more Zinc +11.7%
Contains more Selenium +2700%
Contains more Iron +201.5%
Contains more Magnesium +130.8%
Contains more Potassium +268.9%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Copper +139.6%
Contains more Manganese +1553.2%
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 20% 307% 43% 44% 64% 1% 61% 89% 682% 4%
Contains more Calcium +83.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +59.4%
Contains more Zinc +11.7%
Contains more Selenium +2700%
Contains more Iron +201.5%
Contains more Magnesium +130.8%
Contains more Potassium +268.9%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Copper +139.6%
Contains more Manganese +1553.2%

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 +4133.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +350.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +168.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +373.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +990%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +185%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Equal in Folate - 75
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 1% 0% 0% 9% 17% 32% 21% 3% 19% 57% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +4133.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +350.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +168.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +373.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +990%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +185%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Equal in Folate - 75

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +807.1%
Contains more Fats +2904.1%
Contains more Carbs +10.7%
Contains more Other +17.2%
Contains more Water +82.7%
Equal in Carbs - 25.31
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
2% 25% 71% 2%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 25.31 g
Water: 70.58 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Protein +807.1%
Contains more Fats +2904.1%
Contains more Carbs +10.7%
Contains more Other +17.2%
Contains more Water +82.7%
Equal in Carbs - 25.31

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9924.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +875.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.2%
48% 40% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.473 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.658 g
35% 16% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.119 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.17 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9924.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +875.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheeseburger Lemongrass Opinion
Net carbs 26.03g 25.31g Cheeseburger
Protein 16.51g 1.82g Cheeseburger
Fats 14.72g 0.49g Cheeseburger
Carbs 28.03g 25.31g Cheeseburger
Calories 308kcal 99kcal Cheeseburger
Starch 19.87g Cheeseburger
Fructose 1.94g Cheeseburger
Sugar 4.88g Lemongrass
Fiber 2g Cheeseburger
Calcium 119mg 65mg Cheeseburger
Iron 2.71mg 8.17mg Lemongrass
Magnesium 26mg 60mg Lemongrass
Phosphorus 161mg 101mg Cheeseburger
Potassium 196mg 723mg Lemongrass
Sodium 515mg 6mg Lemongrass
Zinc 2.49mg 2.23mg Cheeseburger
Copper 0.111mg 0.266mg Lemongrass
Manganese 0.316mg 5.224mg Lemongrass
Selenium 19.6µg 0.7µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin A 254IU 6IU Cheeseburger
Vitamin A RAE 50µg 0µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin E 0.52mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Cheeseburger
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin C 0mg 2.6mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B1 0.293mg 0.065mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.135mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B3 5.217mg 1.101mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B5 0.545mg 0.05mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B6 0.228mg 0.08mg Cheeseburger
Folate 70µg 75µg Lemongrass
Vitamin B12 0.76µg 0µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin K 4.2µg Cheeseburger
Tryptophan 0.155mg Cheeseburger
Threonine 0.571mg Cheeseburger
Isoleucine 0.755mg Cheeseburger
Leucine 1.316mg Cheeseburger
Lysine 0.784mg Cheeseburger
Methionine 0.377mg Cheeseburger
Phenylalanine 0.755mg Cheeseburger
Valine 0.881mg Cheeseburger
Histidine 0.445mg Cheeseburger
Cholesterol 43mg 0mg Lemongrass
Trans Fat 0.57g 0g Lemongrass
Saturated Fat 6.473g 0.119g Lemongrass
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g Cheeseburger
Monounsaturated Fat 5.413g 0.054g Cheeseburger
Polyunsaturated fat 1.658g 0.17g 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 Lemongrass
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
13%
Lemongrass
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cheeseburger
131%
Lemongrass

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass contains less Sodium (difference - 509mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.354g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Lemongrass - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168573/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.