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Mustard vs. Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between mustard and cheeseburgers

  • Mustard is higher in selenium, yet cheeseburgers are higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, zinc, folate, and iron.
  • Cheeseburgers cover your daily vitamin B12 needs 32% more than mustard.
  • Mustard contains 2 times more sodium than cheeseburgers. While mustard contains 1104mg of sodium, cheeseburgers contain only 515mg.
  • The glycemic index of mustard is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Mustard, prepared, yellow 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 34% 19% 13% 60% 25% 17% 46% 144% 55% 183%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +84.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +33.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +70.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +88.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +28.9%
Contains more IronIron +68.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +50%
Contains more ZincZinc +289.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +49.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -53.4%

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 1% 1.7% 7.2% 0% 44% 16% 11% 15% 16% 0% 3.5% 5.3% 12%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +900%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +65.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +418.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +823.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +114.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +225.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +200%
Contains more FolateFolate +900%
Contains more CholineCholine +29%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 3% 6% 84% 3%
Protein: 3.74 g
Fats: 3.34 g
Carbs: 5.83 g
Water: 83.72 g
Other: 3.37 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 +116.7%
Contains more OtherOther +59.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +341.4%
Contains more FatsFats +340.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +380.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 69% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.214 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.182 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.774 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 -96.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +148.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +114.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 14% 30% 15%
Starch: 0.64 g
Sucrose: 0.21 g
Glucose: 0.47 g
Fructose: 0.23 g
Lactose: 0 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 SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +3004.7%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +274.5%
Contains more FructoseFructose +743.5%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~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.
Mustard Cheeseburger
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mustard Cheeseburger DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.76µg 32%
Vitamin B3 0.565mg 5.217mg 29%
Saturated fat 0.214g 6.473g 28%
Sodium 1104mg 515mg 26%
Protein 3.74g 16.51g 26%
Selenium 33.5µg 19.6µg 25%
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.363mg 23%
Fats 3.34g 14.72g 18%
Zinc 0.64mg 2.49mg 17%
Folate 7µg 70µg 16%
Cholesterol 0mg 43mg 14%
Iron 1.61mg 2.71mg 14%
Calories 60kcal 308kcal 12%
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.228mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.293mg 10%
Fiber 4g 2g 8%
Starch 0.64g 19.87g 8%
Phosphorus 108mg 161mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 2.182g 5.413g 8%
Carbs 5.83g 28.03g 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.774g 1.658g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.545mg 6%
Calcium 63mg 119mg 6%
Manganese 0.422mg 0.316mg 5%
Magnesium 48mg 26mg 5%
Vitamin A 5µg 50µg 5%
Copper 0.074mg 0.111mg 4%
Fructose 0.23g 1.94g 2%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 4.2µg 2%
Potassium 152mg 196mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.36mg 0.52mg 1%
Choline 22.4mg 28.9mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 1.83g 26.03g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Sugar 0.92g 4.88g N/A
Trans fat 0.009g 0.57g N/A
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.155mg 0%
Threonine 0.167mg 0.571mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.146mg 0.755mg 0%
Leucine 0.292mg 1.316mg 0%
Lysine 0.264mg 0.784mg 0%
Methionine 0.076mg 0.377mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.161mg 0.755mg 0%
Valine 0.189mg 0.881mg 0%
Histidine 0.119mg 0.445mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.373g 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.358g 1.322g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mustard 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
10%
Mustard
42%
Cheeseburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Mustard
56%
Cheeseburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.96g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.259g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger contains less Sodium (difference - 589mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.

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. Mustard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172234/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.