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Cheeseburger vs. Spinach raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between cheeseburgers and spinach raw?

  • Cheeseburgers are richer in selenium, vitamin B12, and vitamin B3, while spinach raw is higher in vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, folate, and manganese.
  • Spinach raw's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 399% higher.
  • Spinach raw is lower in saturated fat.
  • Cheeseburgers have a higher glycemic index (66) than spinach raw (32).

We used Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain and Spinach, raw types in this comparison.

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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 56% 30% 49% 102% 43% 14% 21% 10% 117% 5.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +20.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +369.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +228.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1860%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +203.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +184.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +17.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +183.9%
~equal in Iron ~2.71mg

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 94% 156% 41% 0% 20% 44% 14% 3.9% 45% 0% 1207% 146% 11%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +275.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +92.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +620.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +738.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +49.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +838%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +290.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +11397.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +177.1%

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
3% 4% 91% 2%
Protein: 2.86 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 3.63 g
Water: 91.4 g
Other: 1.72 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +477.3%
Contains more FatsFats +3674.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +672.2%
Contains more OtherOther +22.7%
Contains more WaterWater +136.6%

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
26% 4% 69%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.063 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.165 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +54030%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +904.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99%

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
16% 26% 35% 23%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.07 g
Glucose: 0.11 g
Fructose: 0.15 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.1 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +1500%
Contains more FructoseFructose +1193.3%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cheeseburger Spinach raw
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 Spinach raw DV% diff.
Vitamin K 4.2µg 482.9µg 399%
Vitamin A 50µg 469µg 47%
Selenium 19.6µg 1µg 34%
Vitamin B12 0.76µg 0µg 32%
Folate 70µg 194µg 31%
Vitamin C 0mg 28.1mg 31%
Saturated fat 6.473g 0.063g 29%
Vitamin B3 5.217mg 0.724mg 28%
Protein 16.51g 2.86g 27%
Manganese 0.316mg 0.897mg 25%
Fats 14.72g 0.39g 22%
Sodium 515mg 79mg 19%
Zinc 2.49mg 0.53mg 18%
Vitamin B1 0.293mg 0.078mg 18%
Phosphorus 161mg 49mg 16%
Cholesterol 43mg 0mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 5.413g 0.01g 14%
Calories 308kcal 23kcal 14%
Magnesium 26mg 79mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.189mg 13%
Potassium 196mg 558mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.658g 0.165g 10%
Vitamin B5 0.545mg 0.065mg 10%
Vitamin E 0.52mg 2.03mg 10%
Starch 19.87g 8%
Carbs 28.03g 3.63g 8%
Vitamin B6 0.228mg 0.195mg 3%
Fructose 1.94g 0.15g 2%
Choline 28.9mg 19.3mg 2%
Calcium 119mg 99mg 2%
Copper 0.111mg 0.13mg 2%
Fiber 2g 2.2g 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 26.03g 1.43g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Iron 2.71mg 2.71mg 0%
Sugar 4.88g 0.42g N/A
Trans fat 0.57g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.155mg 0.039mg 0%
Threonine 0.571mg 0.122mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.755mg 0.147mg 0%
Leucine 1.316mg 0.223mg 0%
Lysine 0.784mg 0.174mg 0%
Methionine 0.377mg 0.053mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.755mg 0.129mg 0%
Valine 0.881mg 0.161mg 0%
Histidine 0.445mg 0.064mg 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 Spinach raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
137%
Spinach raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cheeseburger
45%
Spinach raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw contains less Sodium (difference - 436mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.41g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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. Spinach raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168462/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.