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Egg vs. Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Egg and Cheeseburger different?

  • Egg has more Copper, Choline, Selenium, and Vitamin B5, however, Cheeseburger is richer in Vitamin B3, Iron, and Vitamin B1.
  • Egg covers your daily need of Copper 210% more than Cheeseburger.
  • Egg has 10 times more Choline than Cheeseburger. Egg has 293.8mg of Choline, while Cheeseburger has 28.9mg.
  • Cheeseburger contains less Cholesterol.

Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled 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.
Contains less Sodium -75.9%
Contains more Copper +1701.8%
Contains more Selenium +57.1%
Contains more Calcium +138%
Contains more Iron +127.7%
Contains more Magnesium +160%
Contains more Potassium +55.6%
Contains more Zinc +137.1%
Contains more Manganese +1115.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 161
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 45% 8% 74% 12% 17% 29% 667% 4% 169%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 102% 19% 69% 18% 68% 68% 37% 42% 107%
Contains less Sodium -75.9%
Contains more Copper +1701.8%
Contains more Selenium +57.1%
Contains more Calcium +138%
Contains more Iron +127.7%
Contains more Magnesium +160%
Contains more Potassium +55.6%
Contains more Zinc +137.1%
Contains more Manganese +1115.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 161

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.
Egg
6
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Contains more Vitamin A +104.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +98.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +2100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +156.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +46.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +343.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +8051.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +88.4%
Contains more Folate +59.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +1300%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 32% 21% 67% 0% 17% 119% 2% 84% 28% 33% 139% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 11% 3% 0% 74% 84% 98% 33% 53% 53% 96% 11%
Contains more Vitamin A +104.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +98.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +2100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +156.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +46.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +343.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +8051.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +88.4%
Contains more Folate +59.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +1300%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +93.2%
Contains more Protein +31.2%
Contains more Fats +38.7%
Contains more Carbs +2402.7%
Contains more Other +97.2%
13% 11% 75%
Protein: 12.58 g
Fats: 10.61 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 74.62 g
Other: 1.07 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 Water +93.2%
Contains more Protein +31.2%
Contains more Fats +38.7%
Contains more Carbs +2402.7%
Contains more Other +97.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -49.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +32.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17.3%
37% 47% 16%
Saturated Fat: 3.267 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.414 g
48% 40% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.473 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.658 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -49.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +32.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Egg Cheeseburger Opinion
Net carbs 1.12g 26.03g Cheeseburger
Protein 12.58g 16.51g Cheeseburger
Fats 10.61g 14.72g Cheeseburger
Carbs 1.12g 28.03g Cheeseburger
Calories 155kcal 308kcal Cheeseburger
Starch 19.87g Cheeseburger
Fructose 1.94g Cheeseburger
Sugar 1.12g 4.88g Egg
Fiber 0g 2g Cheeseburger
Calcium 50mg 119mg Cheeseburger
Iron 1.19mg 2.71mg Cheeseburger
Magnesium 10mg 26mg Cheeseburger
Phosphorus 172mg 161mg Egg
Potassium 126mg 196mg Cheeseburger
Sodium 124mg 515mg Egg
Zinc 1.05mg 2.49mg Cheeseburger
Copper 2mg 0.111mg Egg
Manganese 0.026mg 0.316mg Cheeseburger
Selenium 30.8µg 19.6µg Egg
Vitamin A 520IU 254IU Egg
Vitamin A RAE 149µg 50µg Egg
Vitamin E 1.03mg 0.52mg Egg
Vitamin D 87IU 2IU Egg
Vitamin D 2.2µg 0.1µg Egg
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.293mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B2 0.513mg 0.363mg Egg
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 5.217mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B5 1.398mg 0.545mg Egg
Vitamin B6 0.121mg 0.228mg Cheeseburger
Folate 44µg 70µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B12 1.11µg 0.76µg Egg
Vitamin K 0.3µg 4.2µg Cheeseburger
Tryptophan 0.153mg 0.155mg Cheeseburger
Threonine 0.604mg 0.571mg Egg
Isoleucine 0.686mg 0.755mg Cheeseburger
Leucine 1.075mg 1.316mg Cheeseburger
Lysine 0.904mg 0.784mg Egg
Methionine 0.392mg 0.377mg Egg
Phenylalanine 0.668mg 0.755mg Cheeseburger
Valine 0.767mg 0.881mg Cheeseburger
Histidine 0.298mg 0.445mg Cheeseburger
Cholesterol 373mg 43mg Cheeseburger
Trans Fat 0.57g Egg
Saturated Fat 3.267g 6.473g Egg
Omega-3 - DHA 0.038g 0g Egg
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0.005g
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.01g Cheeseburger
Monounsaturated Fat 4.077g 5.413g Cheeseburger
Polyunsaturated fat 1.414g 1.658g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.322g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Cheeseburger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Egg Cheeseburger
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
45%
Egg
44%
Cheeseburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Egg
56%
Cheeseburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg
Egg is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg
Egg contains less Sodium (difference - 391mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Egg
Egg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.206g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg
Egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 330mg)
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?
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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. Egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173424/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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