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Coffee vs. Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are coffee and cheeseburgers different?

  • Coffee contains less selenium, iron, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin B2 than cheeseburgers.
  • Cheeseburgers cover your daily need for selenium, 36% more than coffee.
  • Coffee contains less sodium.
  • Cheeseburgers have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of cheeseburgers is 66, while the glycemic index of coffee is 0.

Beverages, coffee, brewed, prepared with tap water and Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain types were used in this article.

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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.
Coffee
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.1% 0.6% 4.3% 0.38% 0.67% 0.55% 1.3% 0.26% 3% 0%
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 less SodiumSodium -99.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +766.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +5850%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +300%
Contains more IronIron +27000%
Contains more CopperCopper +5450%
Contains more ZincZinc +12350%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +5266.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1273.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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.
Coffee
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% 0.2% 0% 3.5% 18% 3.6% 15% 0.23% 0% 0.25% 1.5% 1.4%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +5100%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1992.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +377.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2631.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +114.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +22700%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4100%
Contains more FolateFolate +3400%
Contains more CholineCholine +1011.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Coffee
1
99%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 99.39 g
Other: 0.47 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 +157.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +13658.3%
Contains more FatsFats +73500%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +348.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Coffee
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11% 83% 6%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.002 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.015 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.001 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 -100%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +35986.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +165700%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coffee Cheeseburger DV% diff.
Selenium 0µg 19.6µg 36%
Iron 0.01mg 2.71mg 34%
Protein 0.12g 16.51g 33%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.76µg 32%
Vitamin B3 0.191mg 5.217mg 31%
Saturated fat 0.002g 6.473g 29%
Fats 0.02g 14.72g 23%
Vitamin B1 0.014mg 0.293mg 23%
Phosphorus 3mg 161mg 23%
Zinc 0.02mg 2.49mg 22%
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.363mg 22%
Sodium 2mg 515mg 22%
Vitamin B6 0.001mg 0.228mg 17%
Folate 2µg 70µg 17%
Calories 1kcal 308kcal 15%
Cholesterol 0mg 43mg 14%
Manganese 0.023mg 0.316mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 0.015g 5.413g 13%
Calcium 2mg 119mg 12%
Copper 0.002mg 0.111mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.001g 1.658g 11%
Caffeine 40mg 0mg 10%
Carbs 0g 28.03g 9%
Starch 19.87g 8%
Fiber 0g 2g 8%
Vitamin A 0µg 50µg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.545mg 6%
Magnesium 3mg 26mg 5%
Choline 2.6mg 28.9mg 5%
Potassium 49mg 196mg 4%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 4.2µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.52mg 3%
Fructose 0g 1.94g 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 26.03g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Sugar 0g 4.88g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.57g N/A
Tryptophan 0mg 0.155mg 0%
Threonine 0.001mg 0.571mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.002mg 0.755mg 0%
Leucine 0.005mg 1.316mg 0%
Lysine 0.001mg 0.784mg 0%
Methionine 0mg 0.377mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.003mg 0.755mg 0%
Valine 0.003mg 0.881mg 0%
Histidine 0.002mg 0.445mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0g 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 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.322g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Coffee 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
3%
Coffee
42%
Cheeseburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Coffee
56%
Cheeseburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coffee
Coffee is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coffee
Coffee is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coffee
Coffee contains less Sodium (difference - 513mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coffee
Coffee is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.471g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coffee
Coffee is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is cheaper (difference - $1)
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

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. Coffee - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171890/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.