Meatball vs. Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between meatball and cheeseburgers
- Meatball has more copper, vitamin B1, vitamin B12, phosphorus, and choline, while cheeseburgers have more selenium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2.
- Meatball's daily need coverage for copper is 66% higher.
- Cheeseburgers contain 3 times less vitamin B1 than meatball. Meatball contains 0.938mg of vitamin B1, while cheeseburgers contain 0.293mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in meatball is lower.
- Meatball has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of meatball is 0, while the glycemic index of cheeseburgers is 66.
The food types used in this comparison are Meatballs, meatless 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 CopperCopper | +536% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +113.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +44.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +376% |
| Contains more IronIron | +25.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +38.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2350% |
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 EVitamin E | +232.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +220.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +97.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +11.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +205.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +70.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +108.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +14% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
21 g
Fats:
9 g
Carbs:
8 g
Water:
58 g
Other:
4 g
Protein:
16.51 g
Fats:
14.72 g
Carbs:
28.03 g
Water:
38.63 g
Other:
2.11 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +27.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +50.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +89.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +63.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +250.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.425 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.666 g
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 | -78% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +181.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +147.4% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.706mg | 0.111mg | 66% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.938mg | 0.293mg | 54% |
| Selenium | 0.8µg | 19.6µg | 34% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.5µg | 0.76µg | 31% |
| Phosphorus | 344mg | 161mg | 26% |
| Saturated fat | 1.425g | 6.473g | 23% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.666g | 1.658g | 20% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.5mg | 5.217mg | 17% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 43mg | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.316mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.363mg | 12% |
| Choline | 88.4mg | 28.9mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 4.6g | 2g | 10% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 119mg | 9% |
| Protein | 21g | 16.51g | 9% |
| Fats | 9g | 14.72g | 9% |
| Starch | 19.87g | 8% | |
| Vitamin E | 1.73mg | 0.52mg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.188g | 5.413g | 8% |
| Carbs | 8g | 28.03g | 7% |
| Iron | 2.16mg | 2.71mg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 50µg | 6% |
| Zinc | 1.8mg | 2.49mg | 6% |
| Calories | 197kcal | 308kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 4.2µg | 4% |
| Fructose | 1.94g | 2% | |
| Folate | 78µg | 70µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2mg | 0.228mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 26mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 550mg | 515mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.5mg | 0.545mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.4g | 26.03g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 2IU | 0% |
| Potassium | 180mg | 196mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.25g | 4.88g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.57g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.155mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.571mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.755mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.316mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.784mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.377mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.755mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.881mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 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 | 0.005g | 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
57%
42%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
56%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Meatball is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.63g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Meatball is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.048g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheeseburger contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.