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Fruit salad vs. Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between fruit salad and cheeseburgers

  • Fruit salad has less vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, zinc, phosphorus, and folate.
  • Cheeseburgers' daily need coverage for saturated fat is 32% more.
  • Fruit salad is lower in sodium.
  • Cheeseburgers have a higher glycemic index than fruit salad.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fruit salad, (peach and pear and apricot and pineapple and cherry), canned, juice pack, solids and liquids and Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain.

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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 5.7% 3.3% 10% 9.4% 17% 3.8% 6% 0.65% 20% 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 less SodiumSodium -99%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +225%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +981.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +69%
Contains more IronIron +984%
Contains more CopperCopper +122%
Contains more ZincZinc +1678.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1050%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +109.3%

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 11% 10% 0% 0% 2.8% 3.2% 6.7% 3.2% 6.2% 0% 0% 2.3% 0%
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 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2563.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2492.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1365.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +928.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +744.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +2233.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 86%
Protein: 0.51 g
Fats: 0.03 g
Carbs: 13.05 g
Water: 86.15 g
Other: 0.26 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 +123%
Contains more ProteinProtein +3137.3%
Contains more FatsFats +48966.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +114.8%
Contains more OtherOther +711.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 25% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.004 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.011 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 -99.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +108160%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +14972.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fruit salad Cheeseburger DV% diff.
Selenium 19.6µg 36%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.76µg 32%
Protein 0.51g 16.51g 32%
Iron 0.25mg 2.71mg 31%
Vitamin B3 0.356mg 5.217mg 30%
Saturated fat 0.004g 6.473g 29%
Vitamin B2 0.014mg 0.363mg 27%
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.293mg 24%
Fats 0.03g 14.72g 23%
Sodium 5mg 515mg 22%
Phosphorus 14mg 161mg 21%
Zinc 0.14mg 2.49mg 21%
Folate 3µg 70µg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.027mg 0.228mg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 0.005g 5.413g 14%
Cholesterol 0mg 43mg 14%
Calories 50kcal 308kcal 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.011g 1.658g 11%
Calcium 11mg 119mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.053mg 0.545mg 10%
Starch 19.87g 8%
Manganese 0.151mg 0.316mg 7%
Copper 0.05mg 0.111mg 7%
Carbs 13.05g 28.03g 5%
Choline 28.9mg 5%
Magnesium 8mg 26mg 4%
Vitamin K 4.2µg 4%
Vitamin C 3.3mg 0mg 4%
Fiber 1g 2g 4%
Vitamin E 0.52mg 3%
Fructose 1.94g 2%
Potassium 116mg 196mg 2%
Vitamin A 30µg 50µg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 12.05g 26.03g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Sugar 4.88g N/A
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 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.322g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fruit salad 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
3%
Fruit salad
42%
Cheeseburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Fruit salad
56%
Cheeseburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad contains less Sodium (difference - 510mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.469g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
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
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Fruit salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174670/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.