Ice cream vs. Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between ice cream and cheeseburgers
- Cheeseburgers are richer than ice cream in iron, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, zinc, folate, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, and manganese.
- Daily need coverage for iron for cheeseburgers is 33% higher.
- Ice cream contains less sodium.
Food types used in this article are Ice creams, vanilla 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 less SodiumSodium | -84.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +85.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2911.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +382.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +260.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +53.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3850% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +988.9% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +136% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +73.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +614.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +51.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +4397.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +375% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +94.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1300% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1300% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +11.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.5 g
Fats:
11 g
Carbs:
23.6 g
Water:
61 g
Other:
0.9 g
Protein:
16.51 g
Fats:
14.72 g
Carbs:
28.03 g
Water:
38.63 g
Other:
2.11 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +57.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +371.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +33.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +18.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +134.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.79 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.452 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 | +82.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +266.8% |
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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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 0.09mg | 2.71mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.116mg | 5.217mg | 32% |
| Selenium | 1.8µg | 19.6µg | 32% |
| Protein | 3.5g | 16.51g | 26% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.041mg | 0.293mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 80mg | 515mg | 19% |
| Zinc | 0.69mg | 2.49mg | 16% |
| Folate | 5µg | 70µg | 16% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.39µg | 0.76µg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.048mg | 0.228mg | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.008mg | 0.316mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.023mg | 0.111mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.24mg | 0.363mg | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 118µg | 50µg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.452g | 1.658g | 8% |
| Starch | 19.87g | 8% | |
| Phosphorus | 105mg | 161mg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.969g | 5.413g | 6% |
| Fats | 11g | 14.72g | 6% |
| Calories | 207kcal | 308kcal | 5% |
| Fiber | 0.7g | 2g | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 4.2µg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 26mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 1.94g | 2% | |
| Choline | 26mg | 28.9mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 6.79g | 6.473g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.581mg | 0.545mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 128mg | 119mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 8IU | 2IU | 1% |
| Carbs | 23.6g | 28.03g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.3mg | 0.52mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 22.9g | 26.03g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 44mg | 43mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 199mg | 196mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 21.22g | 4.88g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.57g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.045mg | 0.155mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.146mg | 0.571mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.195mg | 0.755mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.316mg | 1.316mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.258mg | 0.784mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.081mg | 0.377mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.157mg | 0.755mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.217mg | 0.881mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.088mg | 0.445mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 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 |
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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
18%
42%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
56%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 435mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ice cream is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheeseburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheeseburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.34g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cheeseburger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.317g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)