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Cheeseburger vs. Watercress — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Cheeseburger and Watercress

  • Cheeseburger has more Selenium, Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B3, Zinc, and Vitamin B2, however, Watercress is richer in Vitamin K, and Vitamin C.
  • Watercress covers your daily Vitamin K needs 205% more than Cheeseburger.
  • Watercress contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain and Watercress, 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.
Contains more Iron +1255%
Contains more Magnesium +23.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +168.3%
Contains more Zinc +2163.6%
Contains more Copper +44.2%
Contains more Manganese +29.5%
Contains more Selenium +2077.8%
Contains more Potassium +68.4%
Contains less Sodium -92%
Equal in Calcium - 120
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 102% 19% 69% 18% 68% 68% 37% 42% 107%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 8% 15% 26% 30% 6% 3% 26% 32% 5%
Contains more Iron +1255%
Contains more Magnesium +23.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +168.3%
Contains more Zinc +2163.6%
Contains more Copper +44.2%
Contains more Manganese +29.5%
Contains more Selenium +2077.8%
Contains more Potassium +68.4%
Contains less Sodium -92%
Equal in Calcium - 120

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.
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Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +225.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +202.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2508.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +75.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +76.7%
Contains more Folate +677.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1156.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +5852.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 11% 3% 0% 74% 84% 98% 33% 53% 53% 96% 11%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 192% 20% 0% 144% 23% 28% 4% 19% 30% 7% 0% 625%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +225.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +202.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2508.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +75.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +76.7%
Contains more Folate +677.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1156.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +5852.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +617.8%
Contains more Fats +14620%
Contains more Carbs +2072.9%
Contains more Other +75.8%
Contains more Water +146.2%
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
2% 95%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 1.29 g
Water: 95.11 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more Protein +617.8%
Contains more Fats +14620%
Contains more Carbs +2072.9%
Contains more Other +75.8%
Contains more Water +146.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +67562.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4637.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
48% 40% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.473 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.658 g
39% 11% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.035 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +67562.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4637.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheeseburger Watercress Opinion
Net carbs 26.03g 0.79g Cheeseburger
Protein 16.51g 2.3g Cheeseburger
Fats 14.72g 0.1g Cheeseburger
Carbs 28.03g 1.29g Cheeseburger
Calories 308kcal 11kcal Cheeseburger
Starch 19.87g Cheeseburger
Fructose 1.94g Cheeseburger
Sugar 4.88g 0.2g Watercress
Fiber 2g 0.5g Cheeseburger
Calcium 119mg 120mg Watercress
Iron 2.71mg 0.2mg Cheeseburger
Magnesium 26mg 21mg Cheeseburger
Phosphorus 161mg 60mg Cheeseburger
Potassium 196mg 330mg Watercress
Sodium 515mg 41mg Watercress
Zinc 2.49mg 0.11mg Cheeseburger
Copper 0.111mg 0.077mg Cheeseburger
Manganese 0.316mg 0.244mg Cheeseburger
Selenium 19.6µg 0.9µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin A 254IU 3191IU Watercress
Vitamin A RAE 50µg 160µg Watercress
Vitamin E 0.52mg 1mg Watercress
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Cheeseburger
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin C 0mg 43mg Watercress
Vitamin B1 0.293mg 0.09mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.12mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B3 5.217mg 0.2mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B5 0.545mg 0.31mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B6 0.228mg 0.129mg Cheeseburger
Folate 70µg 9µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B12 0.76µg 0µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin K 4.2µg 250µg Watercress
Tryptophan 0.155mg 0.03mg Cheeseburger
Threonine 0.571mg 0.133mg Cheeseburger
Isoleucine 0.755mg 0.093mg Cheeseburger
Leucine 1.316mg 0.166mg Cheeseburger
Lysine 0.784mg 0.134mg Cheeseburger
Methionine 0.377mg 0.02mg Cheeseburger
Phenylalanine 0.755mg 0.114mg Cheeseburger
Valine 0.881mg 0.137mg Cheeseburger
Histidine 0.445mg 0.04mg Cheeseburger
Cholesterol 43mg 0mg Watercress
Trans Fat 0.57g 0g Watercress
Saturated Fat 6.473g 0.027g Watercress
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0g Cheeseburger
Monounsaturated Fat 5.413g 0.008g Cheeseburger
Polyunsaturated fat 1.658g 0.035g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.322g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Cheeseburger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheeseburger Watercress
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
44%
Cheeseburger
91%
Watercress
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cheeseburger
18%
Watercress

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Watercress
Watercress contains less Sodium (difference - 474mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.446g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
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
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Watercress - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170068/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.