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Cheeseburger vs. Nutmeg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between cheeseburgers and nutmeg

  • Cheeseburgers are richer in selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2, yet nutmeg is richer in manganese, copper, fiber, and magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for nutmeg is 112% higher.
  • Nutmeg contains less sodium.
  • Nutmeg has a lower glycemic index than cheeseburgers.

Food types used in this article are Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain and Spices, nutmeg, ground.

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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%
Nutmeg
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 131% 55% 31% 114% 342% 59% 91% 2.1% 378% 8.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +15.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1125%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +603.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +54.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +78.6%
Contains more IronIron +12.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +825.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +32.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +817.7%

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%
Nutmeg
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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 10% 1.7% 0% 0% 87% 13% 24% 0% 37% 0% 0% 57% 4.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +900%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +536.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +301.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +42.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +228.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +18.1%
~equal in Folate ~76µg

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
Nutmeg
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6% 36% 49% 6% 2%
Protein: 5.84 g
Fats: 36.31 g
Carbs: 49.29 g
Water: 6.23 g
Other: 2.33 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +182.7%
Contains more WaterWater +520.1%
Contains more FatsFats +146.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +75.8%
Contains more OtherOther +10.4%

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
Nutmeg
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88% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 25.94 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.35 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -75%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +68.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +373.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheeseburger Nutmeg DV% diff.
Manganese 0.316mg 2.9mg 112%
Copper 0.111mg 1.027mg 102%
Saturated fat 6.473g 25.94g 88%
Fiber 2g 20.8g 75%
Magnesium 26mg 183mg 37%
Fats 14.72g 36.31g 33%
Selenium 19.6µg 1.6µg 33%
Vitamin B12 0.76µg 0µg 32%
Vitamin B3 5.217mg 1.299mg 24%
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.057mg 24%
Sodium 515mg 16mg 22%
Protein 16.51g 5.84g 21%
Cholesterol 43mg 0mg 14%
Calories 308kcal 525kcal 11%
Vitamin B5 0.545mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.658g 0.35g 9%
Starch 19.87g 8%
Phosphorus 161mg 213mg 7%
Calcium 119mg 184mg 7%
Carbs 28.03g 49.29g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 5.413g 3.22g 5%
Vitamin A 50µg 5µg 5%
Potassium 196mg 350mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.228mg 0.16mg 5%
Vitamin K 4.2µg 0µg 4%
Iron 2.71mg 3.04mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.293mg 0.346mg 4%
Choline 28.9mg 8.8mg 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 3mg 3%
Zinc 2.49mg 2.15mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.52mg 0mg 3%
Fructose 1.94g 2%
Folate 70µg 76µg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 26.03g 28.49g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 4.88g 2.99g N/A
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cheeseburger Nutmeg
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
18%
Nutmeg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cheeseburger
121%
Nutmeg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.89g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 499mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.467g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Nutmeg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171326/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.