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Cheeseburger vs. Potato pancake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between cheeseburgers and potato pancake

  • Cheeseburgers have more vitamin B3, vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, vitamin B2, and iron, while potato pancake has more vitamin C and vitamin B6.
  • Potato pancake's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 31% higher.
  • Potato pancake contains 4 times less zinc than cheeseburgers. Cheeseburgers contain 2.49mg of zinc, while potato pancake contains 0.7mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in potato pancake is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain and Potato pancakes.

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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 26% 9.6% 55% 63% 60% 19% 55% 100% 34% 49%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +271.9%
Contains more IronIron +62.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +255.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +25.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -32.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +21.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +120.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +38.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +217.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +62.2%

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 92% 11% 4.6% 4.5% 40% 40% 31% 45% 103% 36% 6.8% 31% 40%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +126.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +85.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +109.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +212%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +162.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +55.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +70.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +200%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +38.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +96.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +156.7%

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
6% 15% 28% 48% 4%
Protein: 6.08 g
Fats: 14.76 g
Carbs: 27.81 g
Water: 47.77 g
Other: 3.58 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +171.5%
Contains more WaterWater +23.7%
Contains more OtherOther +69.7%
~equal in Fats ~14.76g
~equal in Carbs ~27.81g

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
18% 27% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.496 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.516 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +45.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -61.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +353.3%

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
92% 2% 3% 2%
Starch: 20.88 g
Sucrose: 0.39 g
Glucose: 0.76 g
Fructose: 0.56 g
Lactose: 0.03 g
Maltose: 0.03 g
Galactose: 0.03 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +131.6%
Contains more FructoseFructose +246.4%
Contains more LactoseLactose +2300%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +1433.3%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~20.88g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheeseburger Potato pancake DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 1.658g 7.516g 39%
Vitamin C 0mg 27.6mg 31%
Vitamin B3 5.217mg 1.672mg 22%
Protein 16.51g 6.08g 21%
Vitamin B12 0.76µg 0.29µg 20%
Selenium 19.6µg 8.9µg 19%
Saturated fat 6.473g 2.496g 18%
Vitamin B6 0.228mg 0.448mg 17%
Cholesterol 43mg 95mg 17%
Zinc 2.49mg 0.7mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.173mg 15%
Potassium 196mg 622mg 13%
Iron 2.71mg 1.67mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.293mg 0.158mg 11%
Sodium 515mg 764mg 11%
Calcium 119mg 32mg 9%
Choline 28.9mg 74.2mg 8%
Copper 0.111mg 0.18mg 8%
Folate 70µg 41µg 7%
Fiber 2g 3.3g 5%
Phosphorus 161mg 128mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 5.413g 3.73g 4%
Vitamin B5 0.545mg 0.757mg 4%
Fructose 1.94g 0.56g 2%
Calories 308kcal 268kcal 2%
Manganese 0.316mg 0.26mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.52mg 0.23mg 2%
Vitamin A 50µg 32µg 2%
Magnesium 26mg 36mg 2%
Vitamin K 4.2µg 2.7µg 1%
Vitamin D 2IU 11IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.3µg 1%
Fats 14.72g 14.76g 0%
Carbs 28.03g 27.81g 0%
Net carbs 26.03g 24.51g N/A
Sugar 4.88g 1.79g N/A
Starch 19.87g 20.88g 0%
Trans fat 0.57g N/A
Tryptophan 0.155mg 0.087mg 0%
Threonine 0.571mg 0.24mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.755mg 0.28mg 0%
Leucine 1.316mg 0.442mg 0%
Lysine 0.784mg 0.389mg 0%
Methionine 0.377mg 0.137mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.755mg 0.3mg 0%
Valine 0.881mg 0.369mg 0%
Histidine 0.445mg 0.141mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g 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 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.322g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheeseburger Potato pancake
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
37%
Potato pancake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cheeseburger
47%
Potato pancake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.09g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.977g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 52mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger contains less Sodium (difference - 249mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Potato pancake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170092/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.