Cheeseburger vs. Whey — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between cheeseburgers and whey
- Whey has less iron, selenium, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin B1, vitamin B12, folate, and phosphorus than cheeseburgers.
- Cheeseburgers cover your daily need for iron, 33% more than whey.
- Cheeseburgers have 71 times more vitamin B3 than whey. While cheeseburgers have 5.217mg of vitamin B3, whey has only 0.074mg.
- Whey has less saturated fat.
- The glycemic index of cheeseburgers is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain and Whey, sweet, fluid.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +225% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +153.2% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +21.7% |
Contains more IronIron | +4416.7% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +2675% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +1815.4% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +250% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +31500% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +931.6% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -89.5% |
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 | +1566.7% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +713.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +129.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +6950% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +42.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +635.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +171.4% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +6900% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +80.6% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
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:
0.85 g
Fats:
0.36 g
Carbs:
5.14 g
Water:
93.12 g
Other:
0.53 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +1842.4% |
Contains more FatsFats | +3988.9% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +445.3% |
Contains more OtherOther | +298.1% |
Contains more WaterWater | +141.1% |
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
0.23 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.011 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +5313% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +14972.7% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.4% |
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 Cholesterol |
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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 Sugar |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Iron | 2.71mg | 0.06mg | 33% |
Vitamin B3 | 5.217mg | 0.074mg | 32% |
Selenium | 19.6µg | 1.9µg | 32% |
Protein | 16.51g | 0.85g | 31% |
Saturated fat | 6.473g | 0.23g | 28% |
Fats | 14.72g | 0.36g | 22% |
Zinc | 2.49mg | 0.13mg | 21% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.293mg | 0.036mg | 21% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.76µg | 0.28µg | 20% |
Sodium | 515mg | 54mg | 20% |
Folate | 70µg | 1µg | 17% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.363mg | 0.158mg | 16% |
Phosphorus | 161mg | 46mg | 16% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.228mg | 0.031mg | 15% |
Manganese | 0.316mg | 0.001mg | 14% |
Calories | 308kcal | 27kcal | 14% |
Cholesterol | 43mg | 2mg | 14% |
Monounsaturated fat | 5.413g | 0.1g | 13% |
Copper | 0.111mg | 0.004mg | 12% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 1.658g | 0.011g | 11% |
Starch | 19.87g | 8% | |
Carbs | 28.03g | 5.14g | 8% |
Fiber | 2g | 0g | 8% |
Calcium | 119mg | 47mg | 7% |
Vitamin A | 50µg | 3µg | 5% |
Vitamin K | 4.2µg | 0µg | 4% |
Magnesium | 26mg | 8mg | 4% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.545mg | 0.383mg | 3% |
Vitamin E | 0.52mg | 0mg | 3% |
Fructose | 1.94g | 2% | |
Choline | 28.9mg | 16mg | 2% |
Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
Potassium | 196mg | 161mg | 1% |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
Net carbs | 26.03g | 5.14g | N/A |
Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
Sugar | 4.88g | 5.14g | N/A |
Trans fat | 0.57g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.155mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.571mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.755mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
Leucine | 1.316mg | 0.078mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.784mg | 0.068mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.377mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.755mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.881mg | 0.046mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.445mg | 0.016mg | 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%

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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%

8%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Whey is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 41mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Whey contains less Sodium (difference - 461mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Whey is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.243g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Whey is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Cheeseburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.26g)
Which food is cheaper?

Cheeseburger is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Cheeseburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Cheeseburger is relatively richer in vitamins