Cheeseburger vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between cheeseburgers and muffin
- Cheeseburgers have more vitamin B12, vitamin B3, selenium, zinc, iron, vitamin B2, and vitamin B6; however, muffin is higher in vitamin K and choline.
- Muffin covers your daily need for vitamin K, 29% more than cheeseburgers.
- Cheeseburgers have 7 times more zinc than muffin. While cheeseburgers have 2.49mg of zinc, muffin has only 0.37mg.
- Muffin has less saturated fat.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain and Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins).
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +160% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +170.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +62% |
| Contains more IronIron | +108.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +85% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +573% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +139% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -34.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +42.1% |
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 | +138.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +74.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +122.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +267.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +16% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +470% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +375% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +45.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +213.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +833.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +220.1% |
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:
4.49 g
Fats:
16.07 g
Carbs:
53 g
Water:
24.96 g
Other:
1.48 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +267.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +54.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +42.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +89.1% |
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Fats
~16.07g
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
2.844 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.103 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +12.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -56.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +388.7% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
19.87 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
1.76 g
Fructose:
1.94 g
Lactose:
0.72 g
Maltose:
0.46 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
16.31 g
Sucrose:
28.01 g
Glucose:
1.23 g
Fructose:
1.21 g
Lactose:
0.54 g
Maltose:
0.47 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +21.8% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +43.1% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +60.3% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +33.3% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
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Maltose
~0.47g
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Galactose
~0g
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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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.658g | 8.103g | 43% |
| Vitamin K | 4.2µg | 39.2µg | 29% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.76µg | 0.16µg | 25% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.217mg | 1.418mg | 24% |
| Protein | 16.51g | 4.49g | 24% |
| Selenium | 19.6µg | 8.2µg | 21% |
| Zinc | 2.49mg | 0.37mg | 19% |
| Iron | 2.71mg | 1.3mg | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 6.473g | 2.844g | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.363mg | 0.163mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.228mg | 0.04mg | 14% |
| Choline | 28.9mg | 92.5mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.293mg | 0.168mg | 10% |
| Carbs | 28.03g | 53g | 8% |
| Calcium | 119mg | 44mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 515mg | 336mg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 0.52mg | 1.63mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.111mg | 0.06mg | 6% |
| Folate | 70µg | 48µg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.316mg | 0.449mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 10mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 1.1g | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 43mg | 30mg | 4% |
| Calories | 308kcal | 375kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 50µg | 21µg | 3% |
| Fats | 14.72g | 16.07g | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 161mg | 146mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.545mg | 0.47mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 196mg | 121mg | 2% |
| Starch | 19.87g | 16.31g | 1% |
| Fructose | 1.94g | 1.21g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.9mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.413g | 4.822g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 26.03g | 51.9g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 4IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.88g | 31.47g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.57g | 0.2g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.155mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.571mg | 0.181mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.755mg | 0.224mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.316mg | 0.421mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.784mg | 0.199mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.377mg | 0.115mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.755mg | 0.277mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.881mg | 0.257mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.445mg | 0.128mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.125g | 1.022g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.01g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | 0.048g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.322g | 6.911g | 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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 179mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Muffin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.629g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Muffin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheeseburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 26.59g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)