Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Garlic vs. Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

The main differences between garlic and cheeseburgers

  • Garlic is richer in vitamin B6, manganese, vitamin C, and copper, yet cheeseburgers are richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and folate.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B6 for garlic is 77% higher.
  • Garlic contains less sodium.
  • Garlic has a lower glycemic index than cheeseburgers.

Food types used in this article are Garlic, raw and Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain.

Infographic

Garlic vs Cheeseburger infographic
Infographic link

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.
Garlic
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 54% 35% 64% 100% 32% 66% 2.2% 218% 77%
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 CalciumCalcium +52.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +104.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +169.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +429.1%
Contains more IronIron +59.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +114.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +38%
~equal in Magnesium ~26mg
~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.
Garlic
2
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 104% 0% 1.6% 0% 50% 25% 13% 36% 285% 0% 4.3% 2.3% 13%
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 B6Vitamin B6 +441.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +550%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +46.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +230%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +645.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +147.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +2233.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +24.6%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.545mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Garlic
2
6% 33% 59%
Protein: 6.36 g
Fats: 0.5 g
Carbs: 33.06 g
Water: 58.58 g
Other: 1.5 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 CarbsCarbs +17.9%
Contains more WaterWater +51.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +159.6%
Contains more FatsFats +2844%
Contains more OtherOther +40.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Garlic
1
26% 3% 71%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.089 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.249 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 +49109.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +565.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Garlic 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 vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Garlic Cheeseburger DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 1.235mg 0.228mg 77%
Manganese 1.672mg 0.316mg 59%
Vitamin C 31.2mg 0mg 35%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.76µg 32%
Saturated fat 0.089g 6.473g 29%
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 5.217mg 28%
Fats 0.5g 14.72g 22%
Sodium 17mg 515mg 22%
Copper 0.299mg 0.111mg 21%
Protein 6.36g 16.51g 20%
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.363mg 19%
Folate 3µg 70µg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 0.011g 5.413g 14%
Cholesterol 0mg 43mg 14%
Iron 1.7mg 2.71mg 13%
Zinc 1.16mg 2.49mg 12%
Selenium 14.2µg 19.6µg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.249g 1.658g 9%
Calories 149kcal 308kcal 8%
Starch 19.87g 8%
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.293mg 8%
Calcium 181mg 119mg 6%
Vitamin A 0µg 50µg 6%
Potassium 401mg 196mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.52mg 3%
Carbs 33.06g 28.03g 2%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 4.2µg 2%
Fructose 1.94g 2%
Choline 23.2mg 28.9mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.596mg 0.545mg 1%
Phosphorus 153mg 161mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 30.96g 26.03g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Magnesium 25mg 26mg 0%
Sugar 1g 4.88g N/A
Fiber 2.1g 2g 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.57g N/A
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.155mg 0%
Threonine 0.157mg 0.571mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.217mg 0.755mg 0%
Leucine 0.308mg 1.316mg 0%
Lysine 0.273mg 0.784mg 0%
Methionine 0.076mg 0.377mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.183mg 0.755mg 0%
Valine 0.291mg 0.881mg 0%
Histidine 0.113mg 0.445mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 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 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Garlic Cheeseburger
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

People also compare

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
41%
Garlic
42%
Cheeseburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Garlic
56%
Cheeseburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Garlic
Garlic is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Garlic
Garlic is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Garlic
Garlic contains less Sodium (difference - 498mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Garlic
Garlic is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.384g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Garlic
Garlic is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
?
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. Garlic - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169230/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.