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Hamburger vs. Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Hamburger and Cheeseburger different?

  • Hamburger is higher in Vitamin B12, however, Cheeseburger is richer in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Hamburger is 28% higher.
  • Hamburger has less Sodium.

Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain and Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain are the varieties used in this article.

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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 14% 31% 20% 108% 30% 78% 58% 54% 28% 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 more PotassiumPotassium +15.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +15.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -19.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +30%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +16.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +22%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +18.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +45.6%
~equal in Iron ~2.71mg

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 54% 58% 101% 19% 47% 180% 0% 42% 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% 15% 10% 3% 73% 84% 98% 33% 53% 95% 11% 53% 16%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +89.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +35%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +45.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +75.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +12.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~5.217mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 14% 24% 43% 2%
Protein: 17.08 g
Fats: 14.36 g
Carbs: 24.1 g
Water: 42.67 g
Other: 1.79 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 +16.3%
Contains more OtherOther +17.9%
~equal in Protein ~16.51g
~equal in Fats ~14.72g
~equal in Water ~38.63g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
46% 50% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.096 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.495 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.38 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 -21.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +336.3%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~5.413g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 28% 49% 3% 14%
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
80% 7% 8% 3% 2%
Starch: 19.87 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.76 g
Fructose: 1.94 g
Lactose: 0.72 g
Maltose: 0.46 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +30.4%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +51.7%
Contains more LactoseLactose +453.8%
~equal in Fructose ~1.94g
~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.
Hamburger Cheeseburger
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hamburger Cheeseburger Opinion
Calories 295kcal 308kcal Cheeseburger
Protein 17.08g 16.51g Hamburger
Fats 14.36g 14.72g Cheeseburger
Net carbs 23.2g 26.03g Cheeseburger
Carbs 24.1g 28.03g Cheeseburger
Cholesterol 47mg 43mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin D 2IU Cheeseburger
Magnesium 20mg 26mg Cheeseburger
Calcium 102mg 119mg Cheeseburger
Potassium 226mg 196mg Hamburger
Iron 2.88mg 2.71mg Hamburger
Sugar 4.15g 4.88g Hamburger
Fiber 0.9g 2g Cheeseburger
Copper 0.091mg 0.111mg Cheeseburger
Zinc 2.87mg 2.49mg Hamburger
Starch 19.87g Cheeseburger
Phosphorus 136mg 161mg Cheeseburger
Sodium 414mg 515mg Hamburger
Vitamin A 0IU 254IU Cheeseburger
Vitamin A 0µg 50µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin E 0.52mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin D 0.1µg Cheeseburger
Manganese 0.217mg 0.316mg Cheeseburger
Selenium 19.6µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B1 0.217mg 0.293mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.363mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B3 5.365mg 5.217mg Hamburger
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 0.545mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B6 0.203mg 0.228mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B12 1.44µg 0.76µg Hamburger
Vitamin K 4.2µg Cheeseburger
Folate 56µg 70µg Cheeseburger
Trans Fat 0.814g 0.57g Cheeseburger
Choline 28.9mg Cheeseburger
Saturated Fat 5.096g 6.473g Hamburger
Monounsaturated Fat 5.495g 5.413g Hamburger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.38g 1.658g Cheeseburger
Tryptophan 0.206mg 0.155mg Hamburger
Threonine 0.666mg 0.571mg Hamburger
Isoleucine 0.716mg 0.755mg Cheeseburger
Leucine 1.319mg 1.316mg Hamburger
Lysine 1.226mg 0.784mg Hamburger
Methionine 0.37mg 0.377mg Cheeseburger
Phenylalanine 0.677mg 0.755mg Cheeseburger
Valine 0.823mg 0.881mg Cheeseburger
Histidine 0.505mg 0.445mg Hamburger
Fructose 2.03g 1.94g Hamburger
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.322g Cheeseburger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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%
Hamburger
42%
Cheeseburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Hamburger
56%
Cheeseburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hamburger
Hamburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.73g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hamburger
Hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 101mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hamburger
Hamburger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.377g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (66)
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. 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.