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Noodles vs. Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are noodles and cheeseburgers different?

  • Cheeseburgers have more vitamin B12, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, zinc, iron, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and calcium than noodles.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for cheeseburgers is 30% higher.
  • Noodles has less saturated fat.
  • Noodles has a lower glycemic index (50) than cheeseburgers (66).

Noodles, egg, enriched, cooked 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 15% 3.6% 3.4% 55% 33% 18% 33% 0.65% 41% 130%
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 -99%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +21.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +23.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +891.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +415.8%
Contains more IronIron +84.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +13.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +283.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +111.8%
~equal in Manganese ~0.316mg

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% 2% 3.4% 1.5% 72% 31% 39% 16% 11% 11% 0% 63% 14%
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 FolateFolate +20%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +205.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +166.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +151.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +107.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +395.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +744.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +12.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0.1µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.293mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 2% 25% 68%
Protein: 4.54 g
Fats: 2.07 g
Carbs: 25.16 g
Water: 67.73 g
Other: 0.5 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 +75.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +263.7%
Contains more FatsFats +611.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +11.4%
Contains more OtherOther +322%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 37% 36%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.419 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.581 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.552 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 -93.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +831.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +200.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 17% 73%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.04 g
Glucose: 0.07 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.3 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 +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +2414.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +53.3%
~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.
Noodles Cheeseburger
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Noodles Cheeseburger DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.419g 6.473g 28%
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0.76µg 28%
Protein 4.54g 16.51g 24%
Sodium 5mg 515mg 22%
Vitamin B3 2.077mg 5.217mg 20%
Fats 2.07g 14.72g 19%
Zinc 0.65mg 2.49mg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.136mg 0.363mg 17%
Iron 1.47mg 2.71mg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.228mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 0.581g 5.413g 12%
Phosphorus 76mg 161mg 12%
Calcium 12mg 119mg 11%
Calories 138kcal 308kcal 9%
Selenium 23.9µg 19.6µg 8%
Starch 19.87g 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 1.658g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.263mg 0.545mg 6%
Vitamin A 6µg 50µg 5%
Potassium 38mg 196mg 5%
Cholesterol 29mg 43mg 5%
Folate 84µg 70µg 4%
Vitamin K 0µg 4.2µg 4%
Fiber 1.2g 2g 3%
Fructose 0g 1.94g 2%
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.52mg 2%
Copper 0.098mg 0.111mg 1%
Carbs 25.16g 28.03g 1%
Magnesium 21mg 26mg 1%
Choline 25.7mg 28.9mg 1%
Net carbs 23.96g 26.03g N/A
Vitamin D 4IU 2IU 0%
Sugar 0.4g 4.88g N/A
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.1µg 0%
Manganese 0.315mg 0.316mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.289mg 0.293mg 0%
Trans fat 0.029g 0.57g N/A
Tryptophan 0.043mg 0.155mg 0%
Threonine 0.138mg 0.571mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.19mg 0.755mg 0%
Leucine 0.365mg 1.316mg 0%
Lysine 0.137mg 0.784mg 0%
Methionine 0.086mg 0.377mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.24mg 0.755mg 0%
Valine 0.22mg 0.881mg 0%
Histidine 0.121mg 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Noodles 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
20%
Noodles
42%
Cheeseburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Noodles
56%
Cheeseburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Noodles
Noodles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Noodles
Noodles is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Noodles
Noodles contains less Sodium (difference - 510mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Noodles
Noodles is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.054g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Noodles
Noodles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Noodles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169732/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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