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Espresso vs. Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are espresso and cheeseburgers different?

  • Cheeseburgers have more selenium, iron, vitamin B12, vitamin B1, zinc, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and folate than espresso.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for cheeseburgers is 36% higher.
  • Espresso has less sodium.
  • Espresso has a lower glycemic index (0) than cheeseburgers (66).

Beverages, coffee, brewed, espresso, restaurant-prepared and Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain are the varieties 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 57% 0.6% 10% 4.9% 17% 1.4% 3% 1.8% 6.5% 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 more MagnesiumMagnesium +207.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +5850%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +70.4%
Contains more IronIron +1984.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +122%
Contains more ZincZinc +4880%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2200%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +532%
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.
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 0.67% 0% 0.2% 0% 0.25% 41% 98% 1.7% 0.46% 0% 0.25% 0.75% 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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +5100%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +29200%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +105.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1846.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +11300%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4100%
Contains more FolateFolate +6900%
Contains more CholineCholine +1011.5%
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~5.217mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 1.67 g
Water: 97.8 g
Other: 0.23 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 +153.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +13658.3%
Contains more FatsFats +8077.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1578.4%
Contains more OtherOther +817.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
50% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.092 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.092 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 -98.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1702.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Espresso 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 Espresso Cheeseburger DV% diff.
Caffeine 212mg 0mg 53%
Selenium 0µg 19.6µg 36%
Protein 0.12g 16.51g 33%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.76µg 32%
Iron 0.13mg 2.71mg 32%
Saturated fat 0.092g 6.473g 29%
Vitamin B1 0.001mg 0.293mg 24%
Zinc 0.05mg 2.49mg 22%
Fats 0.18g 14.72g 22%
Sodium 14mg 515mg 22%
Phosphorus 7mg 161mg 22%
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.228mg 17%
Folate 1µg 70µg 17%
Calories 9kcal 308kcal 15%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 5.413g 14%
Vitamin B2 0.177mg 0.363mg 14%
Cholesterol 0mg 43mg 14%
Magnesium 80mg 26mg 13%
Manganese 0.05mg 0.316mg 12%
Calcium 2mg 119mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.092g 1.658g 10%
Vitamin B5 0.028mg 0.545mg 10%
Carbs 1.67g 28.03g 9%
Starch 19.87g 8%
Fiber 0g 2g 8%
Copper 0.05mg 0.111mg 7%
Vitamin A 0µg 50µg 6%
Choline 2.6mg 28.9mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.52mg 3%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 4.2µg 3%
Fructose 1.94g 2%
Potassium 115mg 196mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 1.67g 26.03g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Sugar 0g 4.88g N/A
Vitamin B3 5.207mg 5.217mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 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 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
Espresso 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
11%
Espresso
42%
Cheeseburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Espresso
56%
Cheeseburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Espresso
Espresso is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Espresso
Espresso is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Espresso
Espresso contains less Sodium (difference - 501mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Espresso
Espresso is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.381g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Espresso
Espresso 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. Espresso - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171891/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.