Cheeseburger vs. Parmesan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between cheeseburgers and parmesan
- Cheeseburgers have more vitamin B3, iron, vitamin B1, and folate, while parmesan has more calcium, phosphorus, selenium, and vitamin B12.
- Parmesan's daily need coverage for calcium is 73% higher.
- Parmesan contains 65 times less vitamin B3 than cheeseburgers. Cheeseburgers contain 5.217mg of vitamin B3, while parmesan contains 0.08mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in cheeseburgers is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain and Cheese, parmesan, grated.
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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 IronIron | +453.1% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +177.5% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -71.5% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +345.1% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +30.8% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +616.8% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +68.7% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +289.4% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +75.5% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +1026.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +6421.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +21.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +181.5% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +147.1% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +1066.7% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +105% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +424% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +400% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +84.2% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Calcium | 119mg | 853mg | 73% |
Phosphorus | 161mg | 627mg | 67% |
Sodium | 515mg | 1804mg | 56% |
Saturated fat | 6.473g | 15.371g | 40% |
Vitamin B3 | 5.217mg | 0.08mg | 32% |
Iron | 2.71mg | 0.49mg | 28% |
Selenium | 19.6µg | 34.4µg | 27% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.76µg | 1.4µg | 27% |
Protein | 16.51g | 28.42g | 24% |
Vitamin A | 50µg | 262µg | 24% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.293mg | 0.026mg | 22% |
Fats | 14.72g | 27.84g | 20% |
Zinc | 2.49mg | 4.2mg | 16% |
Folate | 70µg | 6µg | 16% |
Cholesterol | 43mg | 86mg | 14% |
Manganese | 0.316mg | 0.071mg | 11% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.228mg | 0.081mg | 11% |
Fiber | 2g | 0g | 8% |
Copper | 0.111mg | 0.04mg | 8% |
Starch | 19.87g | 8% | |
Calories | 308kcal | 420kcal | 6% |
Carbs | 28.03g | 13.91g | 5% |
Monounsaturated fat | 5.413g | 7.13g | 4% |
Choline | 28.9mg | 14.1mg | 3% |
Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.5µg | 2% |
Fructose | 1.94g | 0g | 2% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 1.658g | 1.386g | 2% |
Vitamin K | 4.2µg | 1.7µg | 2% |
Vitamin D | 2IU | 21IU | 2% |
Magnesium | 26mg | 34mg | 2% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.545mg | 0.45mg | 2% |
Net carbs | 26.03g | 13.91g | N/A |
Potassium | 196mg | 180mg | 0% |
Sugar | 4.88g | 0.07g | N/A |
Vitamin E | 0.52mg | 0.53mg | 0% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.363mg | 0.358mg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0.57g | 0.876g | N/A |
Tryptophan | 0.155mg | 0.383mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.571mg | 1.075mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.755mg | 1.455mg | 0% |
Leucine | 1.316mg | 2.747mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.784mg | 2.201mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.377mg | 0.751mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.755mg | 1.538mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.881mg | 1.865mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.445mg | 0.806mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.125g | 0.102g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.01g | 0.015g | N/A |
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | 0.002g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | 0.002g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | 0.026g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | 0.006g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.322g | 0.87g | N/A |
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:
28.42 g
Fats:
27.84 g
Carbs:
13.91 g
Water:
22.65 g
Other:
7.18 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +101.5% |
Contains more WaterWater | +70.6% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +72.1% |
Contains more FatsFats | +89.1% |
Contains more OtherOther | +240.3% |
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
15.371 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.13 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.386 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -57.9% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +19.6% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +31.7% |
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:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0.07 g
Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
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Sucrose
~0g