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Cheeseburger vs. Pork — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Cheeseburger and Pork

  • Cheeseburger has more Iron, Folate, and Manganese, while Pork has more Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Choline.
  • Pork's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 49% higher.
  • Pork contains 35 times less Manganese than Cheeseburger. Cheeseburger contains 0.316mg of Manganese, while Pork contains 0.009mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Pork is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain and Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled.

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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 Calcium +526.3%
Contains more Iron +211.5%
Contains more Copper +52.1%
Contains more Manganese +3411.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +52.8%
Contains more Potassium +115.8%
Contains less Sodium -88%
Contains more Selenium +131.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 28
Equal in Zinc - 2.39
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 102% 19% 69% 18% 68% 68% 37% 42% 107%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 33% 20% 106% 38% 9% 66% 25% 2% 248%
Contains more Calcium +526.3%
Contains more Iron +211.5%
Contains more Copper +52.1%
Contains more Manganese +3411.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +52.8%
Contains more Potassium +115.8%
Contains less Sodium -88%
Contains more Selenium +131.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 28
Equal in Zinc - 2.39

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.
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Pork
Contains more Vitamin A +3528.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +79.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13.1%
Contains more Folate +1300%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +1200%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +199.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +103.5%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.037
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.7
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 11% 3% 0% 74% 84% 98% 33% 53% 53% 96% 11%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 6% 39% 2% 220% 75% 95% 42% 108% 4% 88% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +3528.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +79.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13.1%
Contains more Folate +1300%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +1200%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +199.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +103.5%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.037
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.7

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +137.1%
Contains more Protein +65.5%
Contains more Water +49.8%
Equal in Fats - 13.92
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
27% 14% 58%
Protein: 27.32 g
Fats: 13.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.87 g
Other: 0.89 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +137.1%
Contains more Protein +65.5%
Contains more Water +49.8%
Equal in Fats - 13.92

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +38.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -19.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14.4%
48% 40% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.473 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.658 g
41% 49% 10%
Saturated Fat: 5.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.19 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.2 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +38.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -19.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheeseburger Pork Opinion
Net carbs 26.03g 0g Cheeseburger
Protein 16.51g 27.32g Pork
Fats 14.72g 13.92g Cheeseburger
Carbs 28.03g 0g Cheeseburger
Calories 308kcal 242kcal Cheeseburger
Starch 19.87g Cheeseburger
Fructose 1.94g Cheeseburger
Sugar 4.88g 0g Pork
Fiber 2g 0g Cheeseburger
Calcium 119mg 19mg Cheeseburger
Iron 2.71mg 0.87mg Cheeseburger
Magnesium 26mg 28mg Pork
Phosphorus 161mg 246mg Pork
Potassium 196mg 423mg Pork
Sodium 515mg 62mg Pork
Zinc 2.49mg 2.39mg Cheeseburger
Copper 0.111mg 0.073mg Cheeseburger
Manganese 0.316mg 0.009mg Cheeseburger
Selenium 19.6µg 45.3µg Pork
Vitamin A 254IU 7IU Cheeseburger
Vitamin A RAE 50µg 2µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin E 0.52mg 0.29mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin D 2IU 53IU Pork
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1.3µg Pork
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg Pork
Vitamin B1 0.293mg 0.877mg Pork
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.321mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B3 5.217mg 5.037mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B5 0.545mg 0.698mg Pork
Vitamin B6 0.228mg 0.464mg Pork
Folate 70µg 5µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B12 0.76µg 0.7µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin K 4.2µg 0µg Cheeseburger
Tryptophan 0.155mg 0.338mg Pork
Threonine 0.571mg 1.234mg Pork
Isoleucine 0.755mg 1.26mg Pork
Leucine 1.316mg 2.177mg Pork
Lysine 0.784mg 2.446mg Pork
Methionine 0.377mg 0.712mg Pork
Phenylalanine 0.755mg 1.086mg Pork
Valine 0.881mg 1.473mg Pork
Histidine 0.445mg 1.067mg Pork
Cholesterol 43mg 80mg Cheeseburger
Trans Fat 0.57g Pork
Saturated Fat 6.473g 5.23g Pork
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0g Cheeseburger
Monounsaturated Fat 5.413g 6.19g Pork
Polyunsaturated fat 1.658g 1.2g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.322g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Cheeseburger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheeseburger Pork
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
44%
Cheeseburger
56%
Pork
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cheeseburger
55%
Pork

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork
Pork is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork
Pork contains less Sodium (difference - 453mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork
Pork is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.243g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork
Pork is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
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.
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. Pork - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167820/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.