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Cheeseburger vs. Meatball — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between cheeseburgers and meatball

  • Cheeseburgers have more selenium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2, while meatball has more copper, vitamin B1, vitamin B12, phosphorus, and choline.
  • Meatball's daily need coverage for copper is 66% higher.
  • Meatball has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of meatball 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 Meatballs, meatless.

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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 13% 7.5% 16% 81% 235% 49% 147% 72% 0% 4.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +44.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +376%
Contains more IronIron +25.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +38.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2350%
Contains more CopperCopper +536%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +113.7%
~equal in Potassium ~180mg
~equal in Sodium ~550mg

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% 0% 35% 0% 235% 49% 47% 30% 46% 188% 0% 59% 48%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +70.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +108.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +14%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +232.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +220.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +97.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +11.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +205.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.5mg

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
21% 9% 8% 58% 4%
Protein: 21 g
Fats: 9 g
Carbs: 8 g
Water: 58 g
Other: 4 g
Contains more FatsFats +63.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +250.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +27.2%
Contains more WaterWater +50.1%
Contains more OtherOther +89.6%

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
17% 26% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.425 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.666 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +147.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -78%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +181.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheeseburger Meatball DV% diff.
Copper 0.111mg 0.706mg 66%
Vitamin B1 0.293mg 0.938mg 54%
Selenium 19.6µg 0.8µg 34%
Vitamin B12 0.76µg 1.5µg 31%
Phosphorus 161mg 344mg 26%
Saturated fat 6.473g 1.425g 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.658g 4.666g 20%
Vitamin B3 5.217mg 2.5mg 17%
Cholesterol 43mg 0mg 14%
Manganese 0.316mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.213mg 12%
Choline 28.9mg 88.4mg 11%
Fiber 2g 4.6g 10%
Calcium 119mg 25mg 9%
Protein 16.51g 21g 9%
Fats 14.72g 9g 9%
Starch 19.87g 8%
Vitamin E 0.52mg 1.73mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 5.413g 2.188g 8%
Carbs 28.03g 8g 7%
Iron 2.71mg 2.16mg 7%
Vitamin A 50µg 0µg 6%
Zinc 2.49mg 1.8mg 6%
Calories 308kcal 197kcal 6%
Vitamin K 4.2µg 0µg 4%
Fructose 1.94g 2%
Folate 70µg 78µg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.228mg 0.2mg 2%
Magnesium 26mg 18mg 2%
Sodium 515mg 550mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.545mg 0.5mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 26.03g 3.4g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Potassium 196mg 180mg 0%
Sugar 4.88g 1.25g N/A
Trans fat 0.57g 0g 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cheeseburger Meatball
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
57%
Meatball
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cheeseburger
63%
Meatball

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.63g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.048g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169067/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.