Chocolate cake vs. Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between chocolate cake and cheeseburgers
- Chocolate cake has more choline; however, cheeseburgers are richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B6, selenium, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and folate.
- Cheeseburgers cover your daily vitamin B3 needs 26% more than chocolate cake.
- Cheeseburgers have 4 times less choline than chocolate cake. Chocolate cake has 128.4mg of choline, while cheeseburgers have 28.9mg.
- Cheeseburgers have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of cheeseburgers is 66, while the glycemic index of chocolate cake is 41.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting and Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain.
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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 | +23.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +86.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -38.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +98.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +40% |
| Contains more IronIron | +68.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +260.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +51.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +12.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +64.7% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +344.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +107.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +70.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +358.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +79.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +456.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +375% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +159.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.3 g
Fats:
15.1 g
Carbs:
53.4 g
Water:
24.4 g
Other:
1.8 g
Protein:
16.51 g
Fats:
14.72 g
Carbs:
28.03 g
Water:
38.63 g
Other:
2.11 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +90.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +211.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +58.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +17.2% |
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Fats
~14.72g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.43 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.761 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.473 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.658 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -16.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +11.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +66.5% |
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 B3 | 1.137mg | 5.217mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0.76µg | 25% |
| Protein | 5.3g | 16.51g | 22% |
| Choline | 128.4mg | 28.9mg | 18% |
| Zinc | 0.69mg | 2.49mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041mg | 0.228mg | 14% |
| Selenium | 11.9µg | 19.6µg | 14% |
| Iron | 1.61mg | 2.71mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.141mg | 0.293mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.363mg | 12% |
| Copper | 0.207mg | 0.111mg | 11% |
| Folate | 27µg | 70µg | 11% |
| Sodium | 315mg | 515mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 53.4g | 28.03g | 8% |
| Starch | 19.87g | 8% | |
| Phosphorus | 106mg | 161mg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.761g | 1.658g | 7% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 119mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 50µg | 6% | |
| Cholesterol | 58mg | 43mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.304mg | 0.545mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 5.43g | 6.473g | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 4.2µg | 4% | |
| Calories | 371kcal | 308kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.52mg | 3% | |
| Manganese | 0.28mg | 0.316mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.94g | 2% | |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 2g | 2% |
| Potassium | 140mg | 196mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.039g | 5.413g | 2% |
| Fats | 15.1g | 14.72g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 26mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 51.8g | 26.03g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Sugar | 4.88g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.57g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.068mg | 0.155mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.202mg | 0.571mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.24mg | 0.755mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.407mg | 1.316mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.268mg | 0.784mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.116mg | 0.377mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.265mg | 0.755mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.283mg | 0.881mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.12mg | 0.445mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.125g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.01g | 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
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42%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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56%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 200mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chocolate cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.043g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheeseburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)