Cheeseburger vs. Steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between cheeseburgers and steak?
- Cheeseburgers are richer in vitamin B1, folate, and calcium, while steak is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, and vitamin B6.
- Steak's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 60% higher.
- Steak has 12 times less folate than cheeseburgers. Cheeseburgers have 70µg of folate, while steak has 6µg.
- Steak is lower in sodium.
- Cheeseburgers have a higher glycemic index (66) than steak (0).
We used Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain and Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +13% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +891.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +12.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +30.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +42.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +154.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +62.2% |
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 | +614.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +295.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +20.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +162.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1066.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +119.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +189.5% |
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:
24.85 g
Fats:
19.02 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
55.59 g
Other:
0.54 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +290.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +50.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +29.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +43.9% |
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
8.443 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.896 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -23.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +85% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +69.4% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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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 | 2.2µg | 60% |
| Zinc | 2.49mg | 6.34mg | 35% |
| Selenium | 19.6µg | 31.8µg | 22% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.228mg | 0.5mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 515mg | 58mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.293mg | 0.074mg | 18% |
| Protein | 16.51g | 24.85g | 17% |
| Folate | 70µg | 6µg | 16% |
| Manganese | 0.316mg | 14% | |
| Cholesterol | 43mg | 78mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.545mg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 119mg | 12mg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 6.473g | 8.443g | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.413g | 9.171g | 9% |
| Carbs | 28.03g | 0g | 9% |
| Fiber | 2g | 0g | 8% |
| Starch | 19.87g | 8% | |
| Fats | 14.72g | 19.02g | 7% |
| Choline | 28.9mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin A | 50µg | 7µg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.658g | 0.896g | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.363mg | 0.301mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2.71mg | 2.4mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.52mg | 3% | |
| Copper | 0.111mg | 0.085mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 4.2µg | 1.6µg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.94g | 2% | |
| Calories | 308kcal | 271kcal | 2% |
| Potassium | 196mg | 279mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 23mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 6IU | 1% |
| Net carbs | 26.03g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.88g | 0g | N/A |
| Phosphorus | 161mg | 163mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.217mg | 5.149mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.57g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.155mg | 0.278mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.571mg | 1.171mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.755mg | 1.157mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.316mg | 2.142mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.784mg | 2.38mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.377mg | 0.672mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.755mg | 0.997mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.881mg | 1.242mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.445mg | 0.931mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.125g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.01g | 0.013g | 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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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%
45%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Steak contains less Sodium (difference - 457mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheeseburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cheeseburger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.97g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheeseburger is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in vitamins
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.