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Cheeseburger vs. Oatmeal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between cheeseburgers and oatmeal

  • Cheeseburgers have more vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and vitamin B2; however, oatmeal has more iron.
  • Oatmeal's daily need coverage for iron is 41% more.
  • Oatmeal is lower in cholesterol.
  • Oatmeal has a higher glycemic index than cheeseburgers.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain and Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved).

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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 19% 24% 5.4% 224% 22% 17% 33% 6.4% 73% 27%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +48.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +221.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +68.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +301.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +109.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +292%
Contains more IronIron +119.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +76.6%
~equal in Magnesium ~26mg

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% 43% 1.4% 0% 65% 50% 57% 19% 67% 0% 1% 33% 2.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +642.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +12.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +72.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +71.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +950%
Contains more FolateFolate +59.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +514.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +160%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +27.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
2% 12% 84%
Protein: 2.37 g
Fats: 1.36 g
Carbs: 11.67 g
Water: 84.03 g
Other: 0.57 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +596.6%
Contains more FatsFats +982.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +140.2%
Contains more OtherOther +270.2%
Contains more WaterWater +117.5%

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
22% 37% 41%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.226 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.391 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.426 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1284.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +289.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.5%

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
96% 3%
Starch: 10.37 g
Sucrose: 0.29 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.16 g
Contains more StarchStarch +91.6%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheeseburger Oatmeal DV% diff.
Iron 2.71mg 5.96mg 41%
Vitamin B12 0.76µg 0µg 32%
Saturated fat 6.473g 0.226g 28%
Protein 16.51g 2.37g 28%
Selenium 19.6µg 5µg 27%
Fats 14.72g 1.36g 21%
Sodium 515mg 49mg 20%
Zinc 2.49mg 0.62mg 17%
Vitamin B3 5.217mg 3.025mg 14%
Cholesterol 43mg 0mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 5.413g 0.391g 13%
Phosphorus 161mg 77mg 12%
Calories 308kcal 68kcal 12%
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.215mg 11%
Manganese 0.316mg 0.558mg 11%
Vitamin A 50µg 130µg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.658g 0.426g 8%
Folate 70µg 44µg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.545mg 0.317mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.228mg 0.29mg 5%
Carbs 28.03g 11.67g 5%
Copper 0.111mg 0.066mg 5%
Potassium 196mg 61mg 4%
Starch 19.87g 10.37g 4%
Choline 28.9mg 4.7mg 4%
Calcium 119mg 80mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.52mg 0.07mg 3%
Vitamin K 4.2µg 0.4µg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.293mg 0.26mg 3%
Fructose 1.94g 0g 2%
Fiber 2g 1.7g 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 26.03g 9.97g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Magnesium 26mg 26mg 0%
Sugar 4.88g 0.46g N/A
Trans fat 0.57g 0.003g N/A
Tryptophan 0.155mg 0.04mg 0%
Threonine 0.571mg 0.083mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.755mg 0.105mg 0%
Leucine 1.316mg 0.2mg 0%
Lysine 0.784mg 0.135mg 0%
Methionine 0.377mg 0.04mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.755mg 0.13mg 0%
Valine 0.881mg 0.151mg 0%
Histidine 0.445mg 0.057mg 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 Oatmeal
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
26%
Oatmeal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cheeseburger
45%
Oatmeal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 466mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.247g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Oatmeal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171662/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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