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Cheeseburger vs. Tamarind — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between cheeseburgers and tamarind

  • Cheeseburgers have more selenium, vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and folate, while tamarind has more magnesium.
  • Cheeseburgers' daily need coverage for selenium is 33% higher.
  • The amount of cholesterol in tamarind is lower.
  • Tamarind has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of tamarind is 23, while the glycemic index of cheeseburgers is 66.

The food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain and Tamarinds, raw.

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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 66% 22% 55% 105% 29% 2.7% 48% 3.7% 0% 7.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +60.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +29.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +2390%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +42.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1407.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +253.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +220.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.6%
~equal in Iron ~2.8mg

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 12% 0.67% 2% 0% 107% 35% 36% 8.6% 15% 0% 7% 11% 4.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2400%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +420%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +138.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +169.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +281.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +245.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +50%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
Contains more CholineCholine +236%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +46.1%

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% 63% 31% 3%
Protein: 2.8 g
Fats: 0.6 g
Carbs: 62.5 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +489.6%
Contains more FatsFats +2353.3%
Contains more WaterWater +23%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +123%
Contains more OtherOther +28%

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
53% 35% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.272 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.059 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2890.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2710.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheeseburger Tamarind DV% diff.
Selenium 19.6µg 1.3µg 33%
Vitamin B12 0.76µg 0µg 32%
Saturated fat 6.473g 0.272g 28%
Protein 16.51g 2.8g 27%
Fats 14.72g 0.6g 22%
Zinc 2.49mg 0.1mg 22%
Sodium 515mg 28mg 21%
Vitamin B3 5.217mg 1.938mg 20%
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.152mg 16%
Magnesium 26mg 92mg 16%
Manganese 0.316mg 14%
Cholesterol 43mg 0mg 14%
Folate 70µg 14µg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 5.413g 0.181g 13%
Potassium 196mg 628mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.228mg 0.066mg 12%
Fiber 2g 5.1g 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.658g 0.059g 11%
Carbs 28.03g 62.5g 11%
Vitamin B1 0.293mg 0.428mg 11%
Starch 19.87g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.545mg 0.143mg 8%
Phosphorus 161mg 113mg 7%
Vitamin A 50µg 2µg 5%
Calcium 119mg 74mg 5%
Choline 28.9mg 8.6mg 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 3.5mg 4%
Calories 308kcal 239kcal 3%
Copper 0.111mg 0.086mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.52mg 0.1mg 3%
Fructose 1.94g 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin K 4.2µg 2.8µg 1%
Iron 2.71mg 2.8mg 1%
Net carbs 26.03g 57.4g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 4.88g 38.8g N/A
Trans fat 0.57g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.155mg 0.018mg 0%
Threonine 0.571mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.755mg 0%
Leucine 1.316mg 0%
Lysine 0.784mg 0.139mg 0%
Methionine 0.377mg 0.014mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.755mg 0%
Valine 0.881mg 0%
Histidine 0.445mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Cheeseburger Tamarind
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
18%
Tamarind
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cheeseburger
34%
Tamarind

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamarind
Tamarind contains less Sodium (difference - 487mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.201g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.92g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Tamarind - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167763/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.