Cheeseburger vs. Turkey meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between cheeseburgers and turkey meat
- Cheeseburgers are higher in vitamin B1, iron, folate, and manganese, yet turkey meat is higher in vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and selenium.
- Turkey meat covers your daily vitamin B6 needs 30% more than cheeseburgers.
- Cheeseburgers contain 23 times more manganese than turkey meat. While cheeseburgers contain 0.316mg of manganese, turkey meat contains only 0.014mg.
- The amount of sodium in turkey meat is lower.
- The glycemic index of turkey meat is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain and Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +750% |
| Contains more IronIron | +148.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +19.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2157.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +15.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +21.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +38.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -80% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +52% |
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 | +316.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +642.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +551.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +29.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +677.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +83.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +73.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +170.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +34.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +202.4% |
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:
28.55 g
Fats:
7.39 g
Carbs:
0.06 g
Water:
63.52 g
Other:
0.48 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +99.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +46616.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +339.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +72.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +64.4% |
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
2.155 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.119 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +104.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -66.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +27.8% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.228mg | 0.616mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.217mg | 9.573mg | 27% |
| Protein | 16.51g | 28.55g | 24% |
| Cholesterol | 43mg | 109mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.293mg | 0.045mg | 21% |
| Iron | 2.71mg | 1.09mg | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 6.473g | 2.155g | 20% |
| Selenium | 19.6µg | 29.8µg | 19% |
| Sodium | 515mg | 103mg | 18% |
| Folate | 70µg | 9µg | 15% |
| Manganese | 0.316mg | 0.014mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 119mg | 14mg | 11% |
| Choline | 28.9mg | 87.4mg | 11% |
| Fats | 14.72g | 7.39g | 11% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.76µg | 1.02µg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 161mg | 223mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 28.03g | 0.06g | 9% |
| Fiber | 2g | 0g | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.545mg | 0.948mg | 8% |
| Starch | 19.87g | 8% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.413g | 2.647g | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.363mg | 0.281mg | 6% |
| Calories | 308kcal | 189kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 4.2µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 50µg | 12µg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.52mg | 0.07mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.658g | 2.119g | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 15IU | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.94g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.4µg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.111mg | 0.093mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 196mg | 239mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 30mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 26.03g | 0.06g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.88g | 0g | N/A |
| Zinc | 2.49mg | 2.48mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.57g | 0.101g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.155mg | 0.291mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.571mg | 1.004mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.755mg | 0.796mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.316mg | 1.925mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.784mg | 2.282mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.377mg | 0.724mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.755mg | 0.903mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.881mg | 0.902mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.445mg | 0.749mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.125g | 0.105g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.01g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | 0.014g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.322g | 1.841g | 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
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey meat contains less Sodium (difference - 412mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.318g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheeseburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheeseburger is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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