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Cheeseburger vs. Jalapeño — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are cheeseburgers and jalapeño different?

  • Cheeseburgers have more selenium, vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, zinc, and vitamin B1; however, jalapeño is richer in vitamin C.
  • Jalapeño covers your daily need for vitamin C, 132% more than cheeseburgers.
  • Jalapeño contains less sodium.
  • Cheeseburgers have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of cheeseburgers is 66, while the glycemic index of jalapeño is 32.

Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain and Peppers, jalapeno, raw types were used in this article.

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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 11% 3.6% 22% 9.4% 15% 3.8% 11% 0.39% 13% 2.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +73.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +891.7%
Contains more IronIron +984%
Contains more CopperCopper +141.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +1678.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +519.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +225.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4800%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +26.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.4%

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 395% 18% 72% 0% 10% 16% 24% 19% 97% 0% 46% 20% 4.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +632.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +418.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +307.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +73%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +159.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +285.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +588.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +83.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +340.5%
~equal in Vitamin A ~54µg

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
7% 92%
Protein: 0.91 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.5 g
Water: 91.69 g
Other: 0.53 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1714.3%
Contains more FatsFats +3878.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +331.2%
Contains more OtherOther +298.1%
Contains more WaterWater +137.4%

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
39% 12% 48%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.092 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.029 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.112 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +18565.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1380.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.6%

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
36% 64%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.48 g
Fructose: 2.63 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +18.9%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +35.6%
~equal in Sucrose ~0g
~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 Jalapeño
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheeseburger Jalapeño DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0mg 118.6mg 132%
Selenium 19.6µg 0.4µg 35%
Vitamin B12 0.76µg 0µg 32%
Protein 16.51g 0.91g 31%
Iron 2.71mg 0.25mg 31%
Saturated fat 6.473g 0.092g 29%
Vitamin B3 5.217mg 1.28mg 25%
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.07mg 23%
Sodium 515mg 3mg 22%
Fats 14.72g 0.37g 22%
Zinc 2.49mg 0.14mg 21%
Vitamin B1 0.293mg 0.04mg 21%
Vitamin E 0.52mg 3.58mg 20%
Phosphorus 161mg 26mg 19%
Vitamin B6 0.228mg 0.419mg 15%
Calories 308kcal 29kcal 14%
Cholesterol 43mg 0mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 5.413g 0.029g 13%
Vitamin K 4.2µg 18.5µg 12%
Calcium 119mg 12mg 11%
Folate 70µg 27µg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.658g 0.112g 10%
Manganese 0.316mg 0.097mg 10%
Starch 19.87g 8%
Copper 0.111mg 0.046mg 7%
Carbs 28.03g 6.5g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.545mg 0.315mg 5%
Choline 28.9mg 7.5mg 4%
Fiber 2g 2.8g 3%
Magnesium 26mg 15mg 3%
Potassium 196mg 248mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Fructose 1.94g 2.63g 1%
Net carbs 26.03g 3.7g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 4.88g 4.12g N/A
Vitamin A 50µg 54µg 0%
Trans fat 0.57g 0g 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 0.05g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g 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 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.322g 0.062g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cheeseburger Jalapeño
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
55%
Jalapeño
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cheeseburger
9%
Jalapeño

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño contains less Sodium (difference - 512mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.381g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Jalapeño - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168576/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.