Cheeseburger vs. Pork chop — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are cheeseburgers and pork chop different?
- Cheeseburgers are higher in iron, folate, and manganese; however, pork chop is richer in selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, and phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for pork chop is 31% higher.
- Pork chop has less sodium.
- Pork chop has a lower glycemic index (0) than cheeseburgers (66).
Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain and Pork, fresh, loin, blade (chops), bone-in, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled are the varieties 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +30% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +112.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +211.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3060% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +60.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +26.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +49.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -85.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +85.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1150% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +147.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +16% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +15.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +67.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +51.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +102.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +114.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +133.6% |
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:
23.72 g
Fats:
14.35 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
61.45 g
Other:
0.48 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +339.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +43.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +59.1% |
~equal in
Fats
~14.35g
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
4.339 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.894 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -33% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +14.2% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~4.887g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 19.6µg | 36.4µg | 31% |
| Iron | 2.71mg | 0.87mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.228mg | 0.489mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 515mg | 74mg | 19% |
| Folate | 70µg | 0µg | 18% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.217mg | 7.927mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.293mg | 0.49mg | 16% |
| Protein | 16.51g | 23.72g | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.316mg | 0.01mg | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 43mg | 78mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 161mg | 241mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.545mg | 1.104mg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 6.473g | 4.339g | 10% |
| Carbs | 28.03g | 0g | 9% |
| Fiber | 2g | 0g | 8% |
| Starch | 19.87g | 8% | |
| Choline | 28.9mg | 67.5mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 119mg | 56mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 2.49mg | 3.15mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 50µg | 4µg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1µg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 40IU | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.76µg | 0.66µg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 4.2µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Calories | 308kcal | 231kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.363mg | 0.313mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 196mg | 315mg | 4% |
| Fructose | 1.94g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.658g | 1.894g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.52mg | 0.21mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.111mg | 0.105mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Fats | 14.72g | 14.35g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.413g | 4.887g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 26.03g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.88g | 0g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.57g | 0.066g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.155mg | 0.282mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.571mg | 1.043mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.755mg | 1.123mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.316mg | 1.952mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.784mg | 2.109mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.377mg | 0.65mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.755mg | 0.985mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.881mg | 1.2mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.445mg | 0.965mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.125g | 0.065g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.01g | 0.011g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | 0.065g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.322g | 0.922g | N/A |
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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%
51%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
53%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork chop is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork chop contains less Sodium (difference - 441mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pork chop is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.134g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork chop is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheeseburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheeseburger is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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