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Cheeseburger vs. Flax — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cheeseburger and Flax different?

  • Cheeseburger is higher in Vitamin B12, however, Flax is richer in Copper, Vitamin B1, Fiber, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Iron, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Flax is 123% higher.
  • Flax has less Sodium.

Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain and Seeds, flaxseed 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 Calcium +114.3%
Contains more Iron +111.4%
Contains more Magnesium +1407.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +298.8%
Contains more Potassium +314.8%
Contains less Sodium -94.2%
Contains more Zinc +74.3%
Contains more Copper +999.1%
Contains more Manganese +685.4%
Contains more Selenium +29.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 102% 19% 69% 18% 68% 68% 37% 42% 107%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 77% 215% 280% 276% 72% 4% 119% 407% 324% 139%
Contains more Calcium +114.3%
Contains more Iron +111.4%
Contains more Magnesium +1407.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +298.8%
Contains more Potassium +314.8%
Contains less Sodium -94.2%
Contains more Zinc +74.3%
Contains more Copper +999.1%
Contains more Manganese +685.4%
Contains more Selenium +29.6%

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.
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Flax
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +67.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +125.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +69.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +461.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +80.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +107.5%
Contains more Folate +24.3%
Equal in Vitamin K - 4.3
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 11% 3% 0% 74% 84% 98% 33% 53% 53% 96% 11%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 7% 0% 2% 411% 38% 58% 60% 110% 66% 0% 11%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +67.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +125.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +69.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +461.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +80.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +107.5%
Contains more Folate +24.3%
Equal in Vitamin K - 4.3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +455%
Contains more Protein +10.8%
Contains more Fats +186.4%
Contains more Other +75.8%
Equal in Carbs - 28.88
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
18% 42% 29% 7% 4%
Protein: 18.29 g
Fats: 42.16 g
Carbs: 28.88 g
Water: 6.96 g
Other: 3.71 g
Contains more Water +455%
Contains more Protein +10.8%
Contains more Fats +186.4%
Contains more Other +75.8%
Equal in Carbs - 28.88

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +39.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1632.8%
48% 40% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.473 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.658 g
9% 19% 72%
Saturated Fat: 3.663 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.527 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.73 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +39.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1632.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +340%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
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
74% 26%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 1.15 g
Glucose: 0.4 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +340%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheeseburger Flax Opinion
Net carbs 26.03g 1.58g Cheeseburger
Protein 16.51g 18.29g Flax
Fats 14.72g 42.16g Flax
Carbs 28.03g 28.88g Flax
Calories 308kcal 534kcal Flax
Starch 19.87g Cheeseburger
Fructose 1.94g 0g Cheeseburger
Sugar 4.88g 1.55g Flax
Fiber 2g 27.3g Flax
Calcium 119mg 255mg Flax
Iron 2.71mg 5.73mg Flax
Magnesium 26mg 392mg Flax
Phosphorus 161mg 642mg Flax
Potassium 196mg 813mg Flax
Sodium 515mg 30mg Flax
Zinc 2.49mg 4.34mg Flax
Copper 0.111mg 1.22mg Flax
Manganese 0.316mg 2.482mg Flax
Selenium 19.6µg 25.4µg Flax
Vitamin A 254IU 0IU Cheeseburger
Vitamin A RAE 50µg 0µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin E 0.52mg 0.31mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Cheeseburger
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg Flax
Vitamin B1 0.293mg 1.644mg Flax
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.161mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B3 5.217mg 3.08mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B5 0.545mg 0.985mg Flax
Vitamin B6 0.228mg 0.473mg Flax
Folate 70µg 87µg Flax
Vitamin B12 0.76µg 0µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin K 4.2µg 4.3µg Flax
Tryptophan 0.155mg 0.297mg Flax
Threonine 0.571mg 0.766mg Flax
Isoleucine 0.755mg 0.896mg Flax
Leucine 1.316mg 1.235mg Cheeseburger
Lysine 0.784mg 0.862mg Flax
Methionine 0.377mg 0.37mg Cheeseburger
Phenylalanine 0.755mg 0.957mg Flax
Valine 0.881mg 1.072mg Flax
Histidine 0.445mg 0.472mg Flax
Cholesterol 43mg 0mg Flax
Trans Fat 0.57g Flax
Saturated Fat 6.473g 3.663g Flax
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0g Cheeseburger
Monounsaturated Fat 5.413g 7.527g Flax
Polyunsaturated fat 1.658g 28.73g Flax
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0.007g Flax
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.322g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Cheeseburger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cheeseburger Flax
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
44%
Cheeseburger
63%
Flax
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cheeseburger
191%
Flax

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flax
Flax is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flax
Flax contains less Sodium (difference - 485mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flax
Flax is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Flax
Flax is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.81g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flax
Flax is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is cheaper (difference - $3)
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. Flax - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169414/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.