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Cheeseburger vs. Mustard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between cheeseburgers and mustard

  • Cheeseburgers are higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, zinc, folate, and iron, yet mustard is higher in selenium.
  • Cheeseburgers cover your daily vitamin B12 needs 32% more than mustard.
  • The glycemic index of mustard is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain and Mustard, prepared, yellow.

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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 34% 19% 13% 60% 25% 17% 46% 144% 55% 183%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +88.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +28.9%
Contains more IronIron +68.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +50%
Contains more ZincZinc +289.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +49.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -53.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +84.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +33.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +70.9%

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 1% 1.7% 7.2% 0% 44% 16% 11% 15% 16% 0% 3.5% 5.3% 12%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +900%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +65.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +418.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +823.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +114.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +225.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +200%
Contains more FolateFolate +900%
Contains more CholineCholine +29%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%

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
4% 3% 6% 84% 3%
Protein: 3.74 g
Fats: 3.34 g
Carbs: 5.83 g
Water: 83.72 g
Other: 3.37 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +341.4%
Contains more FatsFats +340.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +380.8%
Contains more WaterWater +116.7%
Contains more OtherOther +59.7%

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
7% 69% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.214 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.182 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.774 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +148.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +114.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
80% 7% 8% 3% 2%
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
41% 14% 30% 15%
Starch: 0.64 g
Sucrose: 0.21 g
Glucose: 0.47 g
Fructose: 0.23 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +3004.7%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +274.5%
Contains more FructoseFructose +743.5%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
~equal in 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.
Cheeseburger Mustard
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheeseburger Mustard DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.76µg 0µg 32%
Vitamin B3 5.217mg 0.565mg 29%
Saturated fat 6.473g 0.214g 28%
Sodium 515mg 1104mg 26%
Protein 16.51g 3.74g 26%
Selenium 19.6µg 33.5µg 25%
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.07mg 23%
Fats 14.72g 3.34g 18%
Zinc 2.49mg 0.64mg 17%
Folate 70µg 7µg 16%
Cholesterol 43mg 0mg 14%
Iron 2.71mg 1.61mg 14%
Calories 308kcal 60kcal 12%
Vitamin B6 0.228mg 0.07mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.293mg 0.177mg 10%
Fiber 2g 4g 8%
Starch 19.87g 0.64g 8%
Phosphorus 161mg 108mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 5.413g 2.182g 8%
Carbs 28.03g 5.83g 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.658g 0.774g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.545mg 0.254mg 6%
Calcium 119mg 63mg 6%
Manganese 0.316mg 0.422mg 5%
Magnesium 26mg 48mg 5%
Vitamin A 50µg 5µg 5%
Copper 0.111mg 0.074mg 4%
Fructose 1.94g 0.23g 2%
Vitamin K 4.2µg 1.4µg 2%
Potassium 196mg 152mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.52mg 0.36mg 1%
Choline 28.9mg 22.4mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 26.03g 1.83g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 4.88g 0.92g N/A
Trans fat 0.57g 0.009g N/A
Tryptophan 0.155mg 0.009mg 0%
Threonine 0.571mg 0.167mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.755mg 0.146mg 0%
Leucine 1.316mg 0.292mg 0%
Lysine 0.784mg 0.264mg 0%
Methionine 0.377mg 0.076mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.755mg 0.161mg 0%
Valine 0.881mg 0.189mg 0%
Histidine 0.445mg 0.119mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g 0.373g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.322g 0.358g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheeseburger Mustard
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
42%
Cheeseburger
10%
Mustard
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cheeseburger
60%
Mustard

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.96g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.259g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger contains less Sodium (difference - 589mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
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. Mustard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172234/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.