Hamburger vs. Blue cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between hamburgers and blue cheese
- Hamburgers have more iron, vitamin B3, and vitamin B1; however, blue cheese has more calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B5, vitamin A, and vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for blue cheese is 68% higher.
- Blue cheese has 9 times less iron than hamburgers. Hamburgers have 2.88mg of iron, while blue cheese has 0.31mg.
- Hamburgers are lower in sodium.
Food types used in this article are Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain and Cheese, blue.
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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 | +829% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +127.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -63.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2311.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +15% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +417.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +13.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +184.6% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +648.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +428.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +22.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +18% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +55.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +52.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +457.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
17.08 g
Fats:
14.36 g
Carbs:
24.1 g
Water:
42.67 g
Other:
1.79 g
Protein:
21.4 g
Fats:
28.74 g
Carbs:
2.34 g
Water:
42.41 g
Other:
5.11 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +929.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +25.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +100.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +185.5% |
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Water
~42.41g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.096 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.495 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.38 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.669 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.8 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -72.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +41.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +110.5% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 5.096g | 18.669g | 62% |
| Calcium | 102mg | 528mg | 43% |
| Phosphorus | 136mg | 387mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 414mg | 1146mg | 32% |
| Iron | 2.88mg | 0.31mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.31mg | 1.729mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.365mg | 1.016mg | 27% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 26% | |
| Fats | 14.36g | 28.74g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 198µg | 22% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.217mg | 0.029mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.25mg | 0.382mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.44µg | 1.22µg | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 47mg | 75mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.217mg | 0.009mg | 9% |
| Protein | 17.08g | 21.4g | 9% |
| Carbs | 24.1g | 2.34g | 7% |
| Copper | 0.091mg | 0.04mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.495g | 7.778g | 6% |
| Folate | 56µg | 36µg | 5% |
| Fiber | 0.9g | 0g | 4% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.203mg | 0.166mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.38g | 0.8g | 3% |
| Calories | 295kcal | 353kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 21IU | 3% | |
| Fructose | 2.03g | 3% | |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2% | |
| Zinc | 2.87mg | 2.66mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 226mg | 256mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 23mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 23.2g | 2.34g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.15g | 0.5g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.814g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.206mg | 0.312mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.666mg | 0.785mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.716mg | 1.124mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.319mg | 1.919mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.226mg | 1.852mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.37mg | 0.584mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.677mg | 1.087mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.823mg | 1.556mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.505mg | 0.758mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
38%
41%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
69%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hamburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 732mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hamburger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.573g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hamburger is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Blue cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.65g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blue cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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