Ground beef vs. Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between ground beef and cheeseburgers
- Ground beef is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, and choline, yet cheeseburgers are richer in vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B2, manganese, and calcium.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for ground beef is 72% higher.
- Ground beef contains 3 times more choline than cheeseburgers. Ground beef contains 73.2mg of choline, while cheeseburgers contain 28.9mg.
- Cheeseburgers contain less cholesterol.
- Ground beef has a lower glycemic index than cheeseburgers.
Food types used in this article are Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +23% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +134.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -85.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +52.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +260.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +19.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +40.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3411.1% |
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 B6Vitamin B6 | +36.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +227.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +153.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1566.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +333.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +474.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +112.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +29.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +44.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +900% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23.87 g
Fats:
15.37 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.37 g
Other:
2.39 g
Protein:
16.51 g
Fats:
14.72 g
Carbs:
28.03 g
Water:
38.63 g
Other:
2.11 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +44.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +51.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +13.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
~equal in
Fats
~14.72g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.073 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.408 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.473 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.658 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +35.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +306.4% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~6.473g
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.49µg | 0.76µg | 72% |
| Zinc | 5.84mg | 2.49mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.051mg | 0.293mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 73mg | 515mg | 19% |
| Folate | 7µg | 70µg | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.171mg | 0.363mg | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 43mg | 15% |
| Protein | 23.87g | 16.51g | 15% |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.316mg | 13% |
| Carbs | 0g | 28.03g | 9% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 119mg | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.408g | 1.658g | 8% |
| Choline | 73.2mg | 28.9mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 0g | 2g | 8% |
| Starch | 19.87g | 8% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.026mg | 5.217mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.311mg | 0.228mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2.27mg | 2.71mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.322g | 5.413g | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 50µg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.111mg | 4% |
| Calories | 241kcal | 308kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.52mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 26mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 6.073g | 6.473g | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.94g | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 2.9µg | 4.2µg | 1% |
| Fats | 15.37g | 14.72g | 1% |
| Selenium | 19.1µg | 19.6µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 241mg | 196mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.512mg | 0.545mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 166mg | 161mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 26.03g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 2IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 4.88g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 1.173g | 0.57g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.121mg | 0.155mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.923mg | 0.571mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.055mg | 0.755mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.861mg | 1.316mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.976mg | 0.784mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.614mg | 0.377mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 0.755mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.172mg | 0.881mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.775mg | 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 | 0.008g | 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 |
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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
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42%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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56%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 442mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ground beef is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheeseburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 45mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheeseburger is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in vitamins