Hamburger vs. Cream cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
What are the differences between hamburgers and cream cheese?
- Hamburgers are higher in vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin B1, folate, and vitamin B6, yet cream cheese is higher in vitamin A.
- Cream cheese's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 76% more.
- Hamburgers have 59 times more vitamin B3 than cream cheese. While hamburgers have 5.365mg of vitamin B3, cream cheese has only 0.091mg.
- The amount of cholesterol in hamburgers is lower.
- The glycemic index of cream cheese is lower.
We used Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain and Cheese, cream types in this article.
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.
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +122.2% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +71.2% |
Contains more IronIron | +2518.2% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +405.6% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +474% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +27.1% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1872.7% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -24.2% |
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 | +843.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +5795.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +262.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +554.5% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +522.2% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +66.8% |
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:
6.15 g
Fats:
34.44 g
Carbs:
5.52 g
Water:
52.62 g
Other:
1.27 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +177.7% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +336.6% |
Contains more OtherOther | +40.9% |
Contains more FatsFats | +139.8% |
Contains more WaterWater | +23.3% |
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
20.213 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.483 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -74.8% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +62.1% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +290.3% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.22 g
Glucose:
1.16 g
Fructose:
2.03 g
Lactose:
0.13 g
Maltose:
0.6 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0.35 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
3.76 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
Contains more LactoseLactose | +2792.3% |
~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.
![]() |
![]() |
||
Lower in Cholesterol |
![]() |
||
Lower in Saturated fat |
![]() |
||
Lower in price |
![]() |
||
Rich in minerals |
![]() |
||
Lower in Sugar |
![]() |
||
Lower in Sodium |
![]() |
||
Lower in Glycemic Index |
![]() |
||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
Nutrient | ![]() |
![]() |
DV% diff. |
Saturated fat | 5.096g | 20.213g | 69% |
Vitamin B12 | 1.44µg | 0.22µg | 51% |
Iron | 2.88mg | 0.11mg | 35% |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 308µg | 34% |
Vitamin B3 | 5.365mg | 0.091mg | 33% |
Fats | 14.36g | 34.44g | 31% |
Protein | 17.08g | 6.15g | 22% |
Zinc | 2.87mg | 0.5mg | 22% |
Cholesterol | 47mg | 101mg | 18% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.217mg | 0.023mg | 16% |
Selenium | 8.6µg | 16% | |
Folate | 56µg | 9µg | 12% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.203mg | 0.056mg | 11% |
Monounsaturated fat | 5.495g | 8.907g | 9% |
Manganese | 0.217mg | 0.011mg | 9% |
Copper | 0.091mg | 0.018mg | 8% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.38g | 1.483g | 7% |
Vitamin E | 0.86mg | 6% | |
Carbs | 24.1g | 5.52g | 6% |
Choline | 27.2mg | 5% | |
Sodium | 414mg | 314mg | 4% |
Phosphorus | 136mg | 107mg | 4% |
Fiber | 0.9g | 0g | 4% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.31mg | 0.517mg | 4% |
Fructose | 2.03g | 0g | 3% |
Calories | 295kcal | 350kcal | 3% |
Potassium | 226mg | 132mg | 3% |
Magnesium | 20mg | 9mg | 3% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.25mg | 0.23mg | 2% |
Vitamin K | 2.1µg | 2% | |
Calcium | 102mg | 97mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 23.2g | 5.52g | N/A |
Sugar | 4.15g | 3.76g | N/A |
Starch | 0.35g | 0% | |
Trans fat | 0.814g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.206mg | 0.069mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.666mg | 0.233mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.716mg | 0.324mg | 0% |
Leucine | 1.319mg | 0.657mg | 0% |
Lysine | 1.226mg | 0.567mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.37mg | 0.191mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.677mg | 0.291mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.823mg | 0.395mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.505mg | 0.175mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.125g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.036g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.807g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?


is better in case of low diet
![]() |
![]() |
|
Low Calories diet |
![]() |
|
Low Fats diet |
![]() |
|
Low Carbs diet |
![]() |
|
Low Glycemic Index diet |
![]() |
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
38%

21%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%

21%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Hamburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Hamburger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.117g)
Which food is cheaper?

Hamburger is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Hamburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Cream cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.39g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Cream cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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.