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Crackers vs. Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are crackers and cheeseburgers different?

  • Crackers have more vitamin K, vitamin E, iron, phosphorus, and vitamin B1; however, cheeseburgers are richer in vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, and vitamin B6.
  • Crackers cover your daily need for vitamin K, 54% more than cheeseburgers.
  • Crackers have 6 times more vitamin E than cheeseburgers. Crackers have 3.03mg of vitamin E, while cheeseburgers have 0.52mg.

Crackers, standard snack-type, regular 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 36% 10% 151% 35% 13% 106% 95% 64% 37%
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 IronIron +48.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +54%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +55.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +44.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +66.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +408.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -29.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +192.5%
~equal in Calcium ~119mg
~equal in Copper ~0.111mg

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% 0% 61% 0% 104% 105% 82% 25% 15% 0% 173% 69% 5.2%
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 EVitamin E +482.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +42%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +25.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1550%
Contains more FolateFolate +31.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +19.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +30.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +261.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +201%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 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 FatsFats +79.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +118.7%
Contains more OtherOther +18%
Contains more ProteinProtein +148.6%
Contains more WaterWater +1130.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 26% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.562 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 13.137 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 -14.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +21.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +692.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
86% 12%
Starch: 49.69 g
Sucrose: 6.95 g
Glucose: 0.47 g
Fructose: 0.29 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.48 g
Galactose: 0 g
80% 7% 8% 3% 2%
Starch: 19.87 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.76 g
Fructose: 1.94 g
Lactose: 0.72 g
Maltose: 0.46 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +150.1%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +274.5%
Contains more FructoseFructose +569%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~equal in Maltose ~0.46g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crackers Cheeseburger DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 13.137g 1.658g 77%
Vitamin K 69.3µg 4.2µg 54%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.76µg 32%
Selenium 6.7µg 19.6µg 23%
Protein 6.64g 16.51g 20%
Fats 26.43g 14.72g 18%
Zinc 0.49mg 2.49mg 18%
Iron 4.03mg 2.71mg 17%
Vitamin E 3.03mg 0.52mg 17%
Cholesterol 0mg 43mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.228mg 13%
Starch 49.69g 19.87g 12%
Phosphorus 248mg 161mg 12%
Carbs 61.3g 28.03g 11%
Vitamin B1 0.416mg 0.293mg 10%
Calories 510kcal 308kcal 10%
Sodium 726mg 515mg 9%
Manganese 0.491mg 0.316mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.456mg 0.363mg 7%
Vitamin A 0µg 50µg 6%
Folate 92µg 70µg 6%
Vitamin B3 4.352mg 5.217mg 5%
Choline 9.6mg 28.9mg 4%
Saturated fat 5.562g 6.473g 4%
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.545mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 6.553g 5.413g 3%
Fructose 0.29g 1.94g 2%
Potassium 118mg 196mg 2%
Magnesium 18mg 26mg 2%
Copper 0.104mg 0.111mg 1%
Fiber 2.3g 2g 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 59g 26.03g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Calcium 120mg 119mg 0%
Sugar 8.18g 4.88g N/A
Trans fat 1.076g 0.57g N/A
Tryptophan 0.084mg 0.155mg 0%
Threonine 0.193mg 0.571mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.246mg 0.755mg 0%
Leucine 0.471mg 1.316mg 0%
Lysine 0.103mg 0.784mg 0%
Methionine 0.112mg 0.377mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.331mg 0.755mg 0%
Valine 0.294mg 0.881mg 0%
Histidine 0.145mg 0.445mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g 1.322g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Crackers 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
49%
Crackers
42%
Cheeseburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Crackers
56%
Cheeseburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crackers
Crackers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crackers
Crackers is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.911g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crackers
Crackers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger contains less Sodium (difference - 211mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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. Crackers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/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.