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Cheeseburger vs. Salsa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between cheeseburgers and salsa?

  • The amount of selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, zinc, vitamin B1, phosphorus, and folate in cheeseburgers is higher than in salsa.
  • Cheeseburgers' daily need coverage for selenium is 35% more.
  • Salsa has less cholesterol.

We used Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain and USDA Commodity, salsa types 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.
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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 3.6% 24% 84% 32% 4.6% 13% 56% 0% 2.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +62.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +891.7%
Contains more IronIron +21%
Contains more CopperCopper +15.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +1364.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +436.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4800%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +37.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -16.5%

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%
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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 13% 9.3% 0% 0% 13% 6.9% 20% 0% 34% 0% 0% 14% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +486%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1110%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +383.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +53%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +268.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%

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
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7% 90%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 7 g
Water: 89.7 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1000.7%
Contains more FatsFats +7260%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +300.4%
Contains more OtherOther +31.9%
Contains more WaterWater +132.2%

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
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19% 11% 70%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.029 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.107 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +33731.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1449.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cheeseburger Salsa
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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheeseburger Salsa DV% diff.
Selenium 19.6µg 0.4µg 35%
Vitamin B12 0.76µg 0µg 32%
Protein 16.51g 1.5g 30%
Saturated fat 6.473g 0.029g 29%
Vitamin B3 5.217mg 1.08mg 26%
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.03mg 26%
Fats 14.72g 0.2g 22%
Zinc 2.49mg 0.17mg 21%
Vitamin B1 0.293mg 0.05mg 20%
Phosphorus 161mg 30mg 19%
Calories 308kcal 36kcal 14%
Cholesterol 43mg 0mg 14%
Manganese 0.316mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 5.413g 0.016g 13%
Folate 70µg 19µg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.545mg 11%
Calcium 119mg 12mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.658g 0.107g 10%
Starch 19.87g 8%
Carbs 28.03g 7g 7%
Iron 2.71mg 2.24mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.228mg 0.149mg 6%
Choline 28.9mg 5%
Vitamin K 4.2µg 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 4mg 4%
Sodium 515mg 430mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.52mg 3%
Potassium 196mg 270mg 2%
Fructose 1.94g 2%
Magnesium 26mg 16mg 2%
Fiber 2g 1.4g 2%
Vitamin A 50µg 28µg 2%
Copper 0.111mg 0.096mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 26.03g 5.6g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Sugar 4.88g N/A
Trans fat 0.57g N/A
Tryptophan 0.155mg 0%
Threonine 0.571mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.755mg 0%
Leucine 1.316mg 0%
Lysine 0.784mg 0%
Methionine 0.377mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.755mg 0%
Valine 0.881mg 0%
Histidine 0.445mg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cheeseburger Salsa
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
9%
Salsa
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cheeseburger
23%
Salsa

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salsa
Salsa contains less Sodium (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.444g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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

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.