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Cheeseburger vs. Safflower — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between cheeseburgers and safflower

  • Cheeseburgers have more vitamin B12; however, safflower is richer in copper, magnesium, manganese, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, phosphorus, iron, and zinc.
  • Safflower covers your daily copper needs 182% more than cheeseburgers.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain and Seeds, safflower seed kernels, dried.

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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 252% 23% 61% 184% 582% 138% 276% 0.39% 263% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +52.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1257.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +250.5%
Contains more IronIron +80.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +1473.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +102.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +300%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +537.3%

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 0% 1% 0% 0% 291% 96% 43% 242% 270% 0% 0% 120% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1566.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +128.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +296.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +639.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +413.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +128.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
16% 38% 34% 6% 5%
Protein: 16.18 g
Fats: 38.45 g
Carbs: 34.29 g
Water: 5.62 g
Other: 5.46 g
Contains more WaterWater +587.4%
Contains more FatsFats +161.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +22.3%
Contains more OtherOther +158.8%
~equal in Protein ~16.18g

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
10% 13% 77%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.682 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.848 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 28.223 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +11.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -43.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1602.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheeseburger Safflower DV% diff.
Copper 0.111mg 1.747mg 182%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.658g 28.223g 177%
Magnesium 26mg 353mg 78%
Manganese 0.316mg 2.014mg 74%
Vitamin B1 0.293mg 1.163mg 73%
Vitamin B6 0.228mg 1.17mg 72%
Vitamin B5 0.545mg 4.03mg 70%
Phosphorus 161mg 644mg 69%
Fats 14.72g 38.45g 37%
Selenium 19.6µg 36%
Vitamin B12 0.76µg 0µg 32%
Iron 2.71mg 4.9mg 27%
Folate 70µg 160µg 23%
Zinc 2.49mg 5.05mg 23%
Sodium 515mg 3mg 22%
Vitamin B3 5.217mg 2.284mg 18%
Cholesterol 43mg 0mg 14%
Potassium 196mg 687mg 14%
Saturated fat 6.473g 3.682g 13%
Calories 308kcal 517kcal 10%
Starch 19.87g 8%
Fiber 2g 8%
Vitamin A 50µg 3µg 5%
Choline 28.9mg 5%
Vitamin K 4.2µg 4%
Calcium 119mg 78mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.415mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.52mg 3%
Fructose 1.94g 2%
Carbs 28.03g 34.29g 2%
Protein 16.51g 16.18g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 5.413g 4.848g 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 26.03g 34.29g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 4.88g N/A
Trans fat 0.57g N/A
Tryptophan 0.155mg 0.183mg 0%
Threonine 0.571mg 0.586mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.755mg 0.717mg 0%
Leucine 1.316mg 1.154mg 0%
Lysine 0.784mg 0.534mg 0%
Methionine 0.377mg 0.284mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.755mg 0.806mg 0%
Valine 0.881mg 1.025mg 0%
Histidine 0.445mg 0.452mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cheeseburger Safflower
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
82%
Safflower
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cheeseburger
178%
Safflower

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Safflower
Safflower contains less Sodium (difference - 512mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.791g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Safflower
Safflower is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
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. Safflower - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170558/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.