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Milk vs. Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between milk and cheeseburgers

  • Milk contains less iron, vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B1, zinc, folate, vitamin B6, and vitamin B2 than cheeseburgers.
  • Cheeseburgers' daily need coverage for iron is 34% higher.
  • The amount of saturated fat in milk is lower.
  • Milk has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of milk is 31, while the glycemic index of cheeseburgers is 66.

The food types used in this comparison are Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D 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.
Milk
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 38% 13% 1.1% 3.3% 11% 41% 5.7% 0.39% 18%
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 less SodiumSodium -91.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +136.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +30.7%
Contains more IronIron +8933.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +1010%
Contains more ZincZinc +492.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +69.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +10433.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +493.9%
~equal in Calcium ~119mg

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.
Milk
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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% 19% 0.2% 18% 5% 43% 1.7% 22% 8.5% 59% 0.25% 3.8% 9.7%
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% 17% 10% 1.5% 73% 84% 98% 33% 53% 95% 11% 53% 16%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +16%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +1100%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +5100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1365%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +96.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +5509.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +51%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +516.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +61.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4100%
Contains more FolateFolate +1300%
Contains more CholineCholine +63.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Milk
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3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.37 g
Fats: 0.97 g
Carbs: 4.99 g
Water: 89.92 g
Other: 0.75 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 WaterWater +132.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +389.9%
Contains more FatsFats +1417.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +461.7%
Contains more OtherOther +181.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Milk
1
67% 29% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.633 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.277 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.035 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 -90.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1854.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4637.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Milk
1
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 5.2 g
Maltose: 0 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 LactoseLactose +622.2%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Sucrose ~0g
~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.
Milk Cheeseburger
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Milk Cheeseburger DV% diff.
Iron 0.03mg 2.71mg 34%
Vitamin B3 0.093mg 5.217mg 32%
Selenium 3.3µg 19.6µg 30%
Saturated fat 0.633g 6.473g 27%
Protein 3.37g 16.51g 26%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.293mg 23%
Fats 0.97g 14.72g 21%
Sodium 44mg 515mg 20%
Zinc 0.42mg 2.49mg 19%
Folate 5µg 70µg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.228mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.185mg 0.363mg 14%
Manganese 0.003mg 0.316mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 0.277g 5.413g 13%
Calories 42kcal 308kcal 13%
Cholesterol 5mg 43mg 13%
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 0.76µg 12%
Copper 0.01mg 0.111mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.035g 1.658g 11%
Phosphorus 95mg 161mg 9%
Starch 19.87g 8%
Carbs 4.99g 28.03g 8%
Fiber 0g 2g 8%
Vitamin D 48IU 2IU 6%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0.1µg 6%
Magnesium 11mg 26mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.361mg 0.545mg 4%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 4.2µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.52mg 3%
Fructose 0g 1.94g 2%
Choline 17.7mg 28.9mg 2%
Potassium 150mg 196mg 1%
Vitamin A 58µg 50µg 1%
Calcium 125mg 119mg 1%
Net carbs 4.99g 26.03g N/A
Sugar 5.2g 4.88g N/A
Trans fat 0.57g N/A
Tryptophan 0.043mg 0.155mg 0%
Threonine 0.143mg 0.571mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.174mg 0.755mg 0%
Leucine 0.319mg 1.316mg 0%
Lysine 0.282mg 0.784mg 0%
Methionine 0.088mg 0.377mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.174mg 0.755mg 0%
Valine 0.22mg 0.881mg 0%
Histidine 0.101mg 0.445mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.004g 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 0.027g 1.322g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
15%
Milk
42%
Cheeseburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Milk
56%
Cheeseburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Milk
Milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Milk
Milk contains less Sodium (difference - 471mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Milk
Milk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.84g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milk
Milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.32g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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

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. Milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170872/nutrients
  2. 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.

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