Cheeseburger vs. Spaghetti — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between cheeseburgers and spaghetti
- The amount of vitamin B12, vitamin B3, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, zinc, folate, and phosphorus in cheeseburgers is higher than in spaghetti.
- Cheeseburgers cover your daily vitamin B12 needs 32% more than spaghetti.
- Spaghetti has 515 times less sodium than cheeseburgers. Cheeseburgers have 515mg of sodium, while spaghetti has 1mg.
- Cheeseburgers have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of cheeseburgers is 66, while the glycemic index of spaghetti is 49.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain and Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +44.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1600% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +345.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +442% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +388.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +177.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +34.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +766.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1365% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1715% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1204.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +386.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +365.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +900% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +351.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
16.51 g
Fats:
14.72 g
Carbs:
28.03 g
Water:
38.63 g
Other:
2.11 g
Protein:
5.8 g
Fats:
0.93 g
Carbs:
30.86 g
Water:
62.13 g
Other:
0.28 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +184.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1482.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +653.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +10.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +60.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.473 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.658 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.176 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.131 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.326 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +4032.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +408.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.3% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
26.01 g
Sucrose:
0.09 g
Glucose:
0.04 g
Fructose:
0.03 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.4 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +4300% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +6366.7% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +15% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +30.9% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.76µg | 0µg | 32% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.217mg | 0.4mg | 30% |
| Saturated fat | 6.473g | 0.176g | 29% |
| Iron | 2.71mg | 0.5mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.363mg | 0.02mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.293mg | 0.02mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 515mg | 1mg | 22% |
| Protein | 16.51g | 5.8g | 21% |
| Fats | 14.72g | 0.93g | 21% |
| Zinc | 2.49mg | 0.51mg | 18% |
| Folate | 70µg | 7µg | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 161mg | 58mg | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 43mg | 0mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.228mg | 0.049mg | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.413g | 0.131g | 13% |
| Selenium | 19.6µg | 26.4µg | 12% |
| Calcium | 119mg | 7mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.545mg | 0.112mg | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.658g | 0.326g | 9% |
| Calories | 308kcal | 158kcal | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 50µg | 0µg | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 4.2µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Choline | 28.9mg | 6.4mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 196mg | 44mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.52mg | 0.06mg | 3% |
| Starch | 19.87g | 26.01g | 3% |
| Fructose | 1.94g | 0.03g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 18mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 28.03g | 30.86g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Fiber | 2g | 1.8g | 1% |
| Copper | 0.111mg | 0.1mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 26.03g | 29.06g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.88g | 0.56g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.316mg | 0.322mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.57g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.155mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.571mg | 0.206mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.755mg | 0.228mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.316mg | 0.44mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.784mg | 0.133mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.377mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.755mg | 0.297mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.881mg | 0.262mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.445mg | 0.132mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.125g | 0.024g | 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 | 0g | 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 |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spaghetti is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spaghetti is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.32g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 514mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spaghetti is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.297g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spaghetti is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheeseburger is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in vitamins