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Egg vs. Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are eggs and cheeseburgers different?

  • Eggs have more copper, choline, selenium, and vitamin B5; however, cheeseburgers are richer in vitamin B3, iron, and vitamin B1.
  • Eggs cover your daily need for copper, 210% more than cheeseburgers.
  • Eggs have 10 times more choline than cheeseburgers. Eggs have 293.8mg of choline, while cheeseburgers have 28.9mg.
  • Cheeseburgers contain less cholesterol.
  • Cheeseburgers have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of cheeseburgers is 66, while the glycemic index of eggs is 0.

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.
Egg
Egg
3
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 15% 11% 45% 667% 29% 74% 16% 3.4% 168%
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 CopperCopper +1701.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +57.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +160%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +138%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +55.6%
Contains more IronIron +127.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +137.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1115.4%
~equal in Phosphorus ~161mg

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
Egg
7
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% 31% 21% 66% 17% 118% 1.2% 84% 28% 139% 0.75% 33% 160%
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% 15% 10% 3% 73% 84% 98% 33% 53% 95% 11% 53% 16%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +104.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +98.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +2100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +41.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +156.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +46.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +916.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +343.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +8051.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +88.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1300%
Contains more FolateFolate +59.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Egg
Egg
1
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 WaterWater +93.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +31.2%
Contains more FatsFats +38.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2402.7%
Contains more OtherOther +97.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Egg
Egg
1
37% 47% 16%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.267 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.414 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 -49.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +32.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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
Calories 155kcal 308kcal Cheeseburger
Protein 12.58g 16.51g Cheeseburger
Fats 10.61g 14.72g Cheeseburger
Net carbs 1.12g 26.03g Cheeseburger
Carbs 1.12g 28.03g Cheeseburger
Cholesterol 373mg 43mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin D 87IU 2IU Egg
Magnesium 10mg 26mg Cheeseburger
Calcium 50mg 119mg Cheeseburger
Potassium 126mg 196mg Cheeseburger
Iron 1.19mg 2.71mg Cheeseburger
Sugar 1.12g 4.88g Egg
Fiber 0g 2g Cheeseburger
Copper 2mg 0.111mg Egg
Zinc 1.05mg 2.49mg Cheeseburger
Starch 19.87g Cheeseburger
Phosphorus 172mg 161mg Egg
Sodium 124mg 515mg Egg
Vitamin A 520IU 254IU Egg
Vitamin A 149µg 50µg Egg
Vitamin E 1.03mg 0.52mg Egg
Vitamin D 2.2µg 0.1µg Egg
Manganese 0.026mg 0.316mg Cheeseburger
Selenium 30.8µg 19.6µg 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
Vitamin B12 1.11µg 0.76µg Egg
Vitamin K 0.3µg 4.2µg Cheeseburger
Folate 44µg 70µg Cheeseburger
Trans Fat 0.57g Egg
Choline 293.8mg 28.9mg Egg
Saturated Fat 3.267g 6.473g Egg
Monounsaturated fat 4.077g 5.413g Cheeseburger
Polyunsaturated fat 1.414g 1.658g 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
Fructose 1.94g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0.005g
Omega-3 - DHA 0.038g 0g Egg
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.01g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.322g Cheeseburger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Egg 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
54%
Egg
42%
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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