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Club sandwich vs. Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between club sandwich and cheeseburgers

  • Club sandwich has more selenium, phosphorus, and vitamin B5; however, cheeseburgers are richer in iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B1,2, zinc, vitamin B1, and folate.
  • Cheeseburgers cover your daily saturated fat needs 17% more than club sandwich.
  • Cheeseburgers have 2 times less vitamin B5 than club sandwich. Club sandwich has 0.826mg of vitamin B5, while cheeseburgers have 0.545mg.
  • Club sandwich contains less saturated fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, grilled chicken, bacon and tomato club sandwich, with cheese, lettuce, and mayonnaise 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 29% 20% 51% 30% 37% 92% 82% 0% 135%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +23.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +15.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +33.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +26.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +25.3%
Contains more IronIron +97.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +24.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +85.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -18.3%

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 15% 12% 12% 1.5% 43% 43% 105% 50% 68% 59% 22% 23% 26%
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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +17.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +51.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +29.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +107.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +65.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +70.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +95.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +61.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +125.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0.1µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~5.217mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 8% 20% 53% 2%
Protein: 17.19 g
Fats: 8.05 g
Carbs: 19.87 g
Water: 52.52 g
Other: 2.37 g
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
Contains more WaterWater +36%
Contains more OtherOther +12.3%
Contains more FatsFats +82.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +41.1%
~equal in Protein ~16.51g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 37% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.109 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.949 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.88 g
48% 40% 12%
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 -52%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +13.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +83.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Club sandwich Cheeseburger DV% diff.
Iron 1.37mg 2.71mg 17%
Saturated fat 3.109g 6.473g 15%
Manganese 0.316mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.186mg 0.363mg 14%
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 0.76µg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.172mg 0.293mg 10%
Fats 8.05g 14.72g 10%
Zinc 1.34mg 2.49mg 10%
Folate 31µg 70µg 10%
Selenium 24.8µg 19.6µg 9%
Phosphorus 215mg 161mg 8%
Starch 19.87g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.826mg 0.545mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 2.949g 5.413g 6%
Sodium 630mg 515mg 5%
Vitamin C 4.4mg 0mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.296mg 0.228mg 5%
Vitamin K 8.7µg 4.2µg 4%
Calories 220kcal 308kcal 4%
Fiber 1.2g 2g 3%
Carbs 19.87g 28.03g 3%
Choline 47.8mg 28.9mg 3%
Vitamin A 35µg 50µg 2%
Copper 0.089mg 0.111mg 2%
Vitamin B3 5.575mg 5.217mg 2%
Calcium 95mg 119mg 2%
Fructose 1.94g 2%
Cholesterol 46mg 43mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.88g 1.658g 1%
Protein 17.19g 16.51g 1%
Magnesium 32mg 26mg 1%
Potassium 226mg 196mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.61mg 0.52mg 1%
Net carbs 18.67g 26.03g N/A
Vitamin D 5IU 2IU 0%
Sugar 4.68g 4.88g N/A
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.071g 0.57g 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 0.004g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Club sandwich Cheeseburger
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
37%
Club sandwich
42%
Cheeseburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Club sandwich
56%
Cheeseburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Club sandwich
Club sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.2g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Club sandwich
Club sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.364g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Club sandwich
Club sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger contains less Sodium (difference - 115mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Club sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170752/nutrients
  2. Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170690/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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