Cheeseburger vs. Veal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between cheeseburgers and veal
- Cheeseburgers have more iron, vitamin B1, and folate; however, veal has more vitamin B12, vitamin B3, zinc, and vitamin B6.
- Cheeseburgers' daily need coverage for iron is 22% more.
- Cheeseburgers have 6 times more folate than veal. Cheeseburgers have 70µg of folate, while veal has 11µg.
- Veal is lower in sodium.
- Cheeseburgers have a higher glycemic index than veal.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain and Veal, ground, cooked, broiled.
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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 | +600% |
| Contains more IronIron | +173.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +802.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +43.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +71.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +55.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +34.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -83.9% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +246.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +318.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +34.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +250% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +536.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +53.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +112.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +71.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +67.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +228.7% |
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:
24.38 g
Fats:
7.56 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
66.76 g
Other:
1.3 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +94.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +62.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +47.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +72.8% |
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
3.04 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.55 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +90.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +201.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -53% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 2.71mg | 0.99mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.76µg | 1.27µg | 21% |
| Cholesterol | 43mg | 103mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 515mg | 83mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.293mg | 0.07mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.217mg | 8.03mg | 18% |
| Protein | 16.51g | 24.38g | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 6.473g | 3.04g | 16% |
| Folate | 70µg | 11µg | 15% |
| Zinc | 2.49mg | 3.87mg | 13% |
| Manganese | 0.316mg | 0.035mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.545mg | 1.16mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.228mg | 0.39mg | 12% |
| Choline | 28.9mg | 95mg | 12% |
| Fats | 14.72g | 7.56g | 11% |
| Selenium | 19.6µg | 13.7µg | 11% |
| Calcium | 119mg | 17mg | 10% |
| Carbs | 28.03g | 0g | 9% |
| Fiber | 2g | 0g | 8% |
| Starch | 19.87g | 8% | |
| Phosphorus | 161mg | 217mg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.658g | 0.55g | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.363mg | 0.27mg | 7% |
| Calories | 308kcal | 172kcal | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.413g | 2.84g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 50µg | 0µg | 6% |
| Potassium | 196mg | 337mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 4.2µg | 1.2µg | 3% |
| Fructose | 1.94g | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.52mg | 0.15mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.111mg | 0.103mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 26.03g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0IU | 0% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 24mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.88g | 0g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.57g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.155mg | 0.247mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.571mg | 1.065mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.755mg | 1.201mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.316mg | 1.94mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.784mg | 2.009mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.377mg | 0.569mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.755mg | 0.984mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.881mg | 1.347mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.445mg | 0.885mg | 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 |
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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%
47%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Veal is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Veal contains less Sodium (difference - 432mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Veal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.433g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Veal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheeseburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 60mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheeseburger is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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