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Cheeseburger vs. Whisky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between cheeseburgers and whisky

  • Whisky contains less selenium, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, phosphorus, and zinc than cheeseburgers.
  • Cheeseburgers' daily need coverage for selenium is 36% higher.
  • Whisky has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of whisky is 0, while the glycemic index of cheeseburgers is 66.

The food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain and Alcoholic beverage, distilled, whiskey, 86 proof.

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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%
Whisky
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0% 0.09% 0.75% 4.7% 0.55% 1.3% 0% 1% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +19500%
Contains more IronIron +13450%
Contains more CopperCopper +692.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +12350%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +5266.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3850%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%

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%
Whisky
0
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% 0% 0% 0% 2% 0.23% 0.94% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3562.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +36200%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +10334%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
Whisky
2
64% 36%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0.1 g
Water: 63.9 g
Other: 36 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +27930%
Contains more WaterWater +65.4%
Contains more OtherOther +1606.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cheeseburger Whisky
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Whisky DV% diff.
Selenium 19.6µg 0µg 36%
Iron 2.71mg 0.02mg 34%
Protein 16.51g 0g 33%
Vitamin B12 0.76µg 0µg 32%
Vitamin B3 5.217mg 0.05mg 32%
Saturated fat 6.473g 0g 29%
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.001mg 28%
Vitamin B1 0.293mg 0.008mg 24%
Fats 14.72g 0g 23%
Phosphorus 161mg 3mg 23%
Sodium 515mg 0mg 22%
Zinc 2.49mg 0.02mg 22%
Vitamin B6 0.228mg 0mg 18%
Folate 70µg 0µg 18%
Cholesterol 43mg 0mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 5.413g 0g 14%
Manganese 0.316mg 0.008mg 13%
Calcium 119mg 0mg 12%
Copper 0.111mg 0.014mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.545mg 0mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.658g 0g 11%
Carbs 28.03g 0.1g 9%
Starch 19.87g 8%
Fiber 2g 0g 8%
Potassium 196mg 1mg 6%
Vitamin A 50µg 0µg 6%
Magnesium 26mg 0mg 6%
Choline 28.9mg 5%
Vitamin K 4.2µg 4%
Calories 308kcal 250kcal 3%
Vitamin E 0.52mg 3%
Fructose 1.94g 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 26.03g 0.1g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Sugar 4.88g 0.1g N/A
Trans fat 0.57g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.155mg 0%
Threonine 0.571mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.755mg 0%
Leucine 1.316mg 0%
Lysine 0.784mg 0%
Methionine 0.377mg 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 Whisky
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
0%
Whisky
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cheeseburger
1%
Whisky

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Whisky
Whisky is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Whisky
Whisky is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Whisky
Whisky contains less Sodium (difference - 515mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Whisky
Whisky is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.473g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whisky
Whisky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
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. Whisky - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174819/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.