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Cheeseburger vs. Rye — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between cheeseburgers and rye

  • Cheeseburgers have more vitamin B12, while rye has more manganese, fiber, copper, phosphorus, magnesium, and vitamin B5.
  • Rye's daily need coverage for manganese is 98% higher.
  • The amount of cholesterol in rye is lower.
  • Rye has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of rye is 34, while the glycemic index of cheeseburgers is 66.

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

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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%
Rye
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 79% 7.2% 45% 99% 122% 72% 142% 0.26% 336% 76%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +395.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +41%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +323.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +160.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +230.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +106.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +715.5%
~equal in Iron ~2.63mg
~equal in Zinc ~2.65mg

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%
Rye
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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% 0.33% 17% 0% 79% 58% 80% 87% 68% 0% 15% 29% 17%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4900%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +44.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +84.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +63.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +167.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +28.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +40.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.316mg
~equal in Choline ~30.4mg

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
Rye
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10% 76% 11%
Protein: 10.34 g
Fats: 1.63 g
Carbs: 75.86 g
Water: 10.6 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +59.7%
Contains more FatsFats +803.1%
Contains more WaterWater +264.4%
Contains more OtherOther +34.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +170.6%

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
Rye
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17% 18% 65%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.197 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.208 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.767 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2502.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +116.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97%

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
Rye
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72% 16% 11%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.71 g
Glucose: 0.16 g
Fructose: 0.11 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +1000%
Contains more FructoseFructose +1663.6%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
~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 Rye
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 Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheeseburger Rye DV% diff.
Manganese 0.316mg 2.577mg 98%
Fiber 2g 15.1g 52%
Vitamin B12 0.76µg 0µg 32%
Saturated fat 6.473g 0.197g 29%
Copper 0.111mg 0.367mg 28%
Phosphorus 161mg 332mg 24%
Sodium 515mg 2mg 22%
Fats 14.72g 1.63g 20%
Magnesium 26mg 110mg 20%
Vitamin B5 0.545mg 1.456mg 18%
Carbs 28.03g 75.86g 16%
Cholesterol 43mg 0mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 5.413g 0.208g 13%
Protein 16.51g 10.34g 12%
Selenium 19.6µg 13.9µg 10%
Calcium 119mg 24mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.251mg 9%
Potassium 196mg 510mg 9%
Starch 19.87g 8%
Folate 70µg 38µg 8%
Vitamin B3 5.217mg 4.27mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.658g 0.767g 6%
Vitamin A 50µg 1µg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.228mg 0.294mg 5%
Fructose 1.94g 0.11g 2%
Calories 308kcal 338kcal 2%
Vitamin B1 0.293mg 0.316mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.52mg 0.85mg 2%
Vitamin K 4.2µg 5.9µg 1%
Zinc 2.49mg 2.65mg 1%
Iron 2.71mg 2.63mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 26.03g 60.76g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 4.88g 0.98g N/A
Trans fat 0.57g 0g N/A
Choline 28.9mg 30.4mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.155mg 0.108mg 0%
Threonine 0.571mg 0.289mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.755mg 0.208mg 0%
Leucine 1.316mg 0.563mg 0%
Lysine 0.784mg 0.286mg 0%
Methionine 0.377mg 0.153mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.755mg 0.435mg 0%
Valine 0.881mg 0.317mg 0%
Histidine 0.445mg 0.189mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g 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 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 Rye
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
35%
Rye
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cheeseburger
98%
Rye

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rye
Rye is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rye
Rye is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rye
Rye contains less Sodium (difference - 513mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rye
Rye is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.276g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rye
Rye is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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. Rye - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168884/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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