Fast food vs. Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Fast food and Cheeseburger?
- Fast food is richer in Vitamin B12, while Cheeseburger is higher in Calcium.
- Fast food is lower in Saturated Fat.
We used Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain and Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain types in this comparison.
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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 more IronIron | +12.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -35.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +13% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +91.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +20.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +17.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +16.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +14.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +19% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +398% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +36.8% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0.1µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
16.52 g
Fats:
12.01 g
Carbs:
31.5 g
Water:
38.45 g
Other:
1.52 g
Protein:
16.51 g
Fats:
14.72 g
Carbs:
28.03 g
Water:
38.63 g
Other:
2.11 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +12.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +22.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +38.8% |
~equal in
Protein
~16.51g
~equal in
Water
~38.63g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
4.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.68 g
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 | -30.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +12% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~1.658g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
22.87 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
2.05 g
Fructose:
2.27 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.57 g
Galactose:
0 g
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 | +15.1% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +16.5% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +17% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +23.9% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
~equal in
Sucrose
~0g
~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.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 297kcal | 308kcal |
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| Protein | 16.52g | 16.51g |
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| Fats | 12.01g | 14.72g |
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| Net carbs | 29.8g | 26.03g |
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| Carbs | 31.5g | 28.03g |
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| Cholesterol | 33mg | 43mg |
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| Vitamin D | 2IU | 2IU | |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 26mg |
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| Calcium | 62mg | 119mg |
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| Potassium | 197mg | 196mg |
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| Iron | 3.06mg | 2.71mg |
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| Sugar | 4.88g | 4.88g | |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 2g |
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| Copper | 0.121mg | 0.111mg |
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| Zinc | 2.52mg | 2.49mg |
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| Starch | 22.87g | 19.87g |
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| Phosphorus | 134mg | 161mg |
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| Sodium | 331mg | 515mg |
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| Vitamin A | 51IU | 254IU |
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| Vitamin A | 9µg | 50µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 0.52mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | |
| Manganese | 0.357mg | 0.316mg |
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| Selenium | 20.3µg | 19.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.317mg | 0.293mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.363mg | 0.363mg | |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.617mg | 5.217mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.53mg | 0.545mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.212mg | 0.228mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.89µg | 0.76µg |
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| Vitamin K | 4.9µg | 4.2µg |
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| Folate | 80µg | 70µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.514g | 0.57g |
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| Choline | 34.4mg | 28.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.493g | 6.473g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.835g | 5.413g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.68g | 1.658g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.144mg | 0.155mg |
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| Threonine | 0.46mg | 0.571mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.642mg | 0.755mg |
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| Leucine | 1.13mg | 1.316mg |
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| Lysine | 0.785mg | 0.784mg |
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| Methionine | 0.306mg | 0.377mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.67mg | 0.755mg |
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| Valine | 0.728mg | 0.881mg |
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| Histidine | 0.402mg | 0.445mg |
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| Fructose | 2.27g | 1.94g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0.005g | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.121g | 0.125g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.009g | 0.01g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | 0.005g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.009g | 0.015g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g | 0.004g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.391g | 1.322g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
43%
42%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
56%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fast food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fast food contains less Sodium (difference - 184mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fast food is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.98g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fast food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (4.88 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (66)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.