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Cheeseburger vs. Sweet roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between cheeseburgers and sweet roll

  • Cheeseburgers are higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, zinc, iron, phosphorus, and vitamin B6, yet sweet roll is higher in vitamin E.
  • Cheeseburgers cover your daily vitamin B12 needs 26% more than sweet roll.
  • Cheeseburgers contain 4 times more zinc than sweet roll. While cheeseburgers contain 2.49mg of zinc, sweet roll contains only 0.59mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in sweet roll is lower.
  • The glycemic index of sweet roll is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain and Sweet rolls, cinnamon, commercially prepared with raisins.

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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 12% 22% 9.8% 60% 29% 16% 33% 40% 39% 93%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +52.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +65.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +76.6%
Contains more IronIron +69.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +26.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +322%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +111.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +15.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -41%
~equal in Manganese ~0.3mg

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 6.7% 21% 40% 0% 81% 61% 45% 24% 25% 18% 11% 54% 23%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +37%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +118.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +34.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +113.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +442.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +24%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +282.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +10.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +42.9%
~equal in Vitamin K ~4.4µg
~equal in Folate ~72µg

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
6% 16% 51% 25% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 50.9 g
Water: 24.8 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +166.3%
Contains more WaterWater +55.8%
Contains more OtherOther +24.1%
Contains more FatsFats +11.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +81.6%

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
20% 31% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.079 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.473 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +12.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -52.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +350.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheeseburger Sweet roll DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 1.658g 7.473g 39%
Vitamin B12 0.76µg 0.14µg 26%
Protein 16.51g 6.2g 21%
Vitamin B3 5.217mg 2.384mg 18%
Zinc 2.49mg 0.59mg 17%
Saturated fat 6.473g 3.079g 15%
Iron 2.71mg 1.6mg 14%
Phosphorus 161mg 76mg 12%
Vitamin E 0.52mg 1.99mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.228mg 0.107mg 9%
Sodium 515mg 304mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.265mg 8%
Cholesterol 43mg 66mg 8%
Starch 19.87g 8%
Carbs 28.03g 50.9g 8%
Selenium 19.6µg 17µg 5%
Calcium 119mg 72mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.545mg 0.406mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.293mg 0.324mg 3%
Calories 308kcal 372kcal 3%
Fats 14.72g 16.4g 3%
Copper 0.111mg 0.088mg 3%
Potassium 196mg 111mg 3%
Choline 28.9mg 41.3mg 2%
Fiber 2g 2.4g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 5.413g 4.797g 2%
Magnesium 26mg 17mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg 2%
Fructose 1.94g 2%
Vitamin A 50µg 62µg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Folate 70µg 72µg 1%
Manganese 0.316mg 0.3mg 1%
Net carbs 26.03g 48.5g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 4.88g 31.73g N/A
Vitamin K 4.2µg 4.4µg 0%
Trans fat 0.57g N/A
Tryptophan 0.155mg 0.074mg 0%
Threonine 0.571mg 0.211mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.755mg 0.259mg 0%
Leucine 1.316mg 0.458mg 0%
Lysine 0.784mg 0.243mg 0%
Methionine 0.377mg 0.117mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.755mg 0.3mg 0%
Valine 0.881mg 0.291mg 0%
Histidine 0.445mg 0.145mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g 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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is better in case of low diet
Cheeseburger Sweet roll
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
31%
Sweet roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cheeseburger
35%
Sweet roll

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll contains less Sodium (difference - 211mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.394g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 26.85g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Sweet roll - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175034/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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