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Oats vs. Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between oats and cheeseburgers?

  • Oats are higher in manganese, copper, phosphorus, vitamin B1, magnesium, fiber, and iron; however, cheeseburgers are richer in vitamin B12 and vitamin B3.
  • Oats' daily need coverage for manganese is 200% more.
  • Cheeseburgers contain 7 times less magnesium than oats. Oats contain 177mg of magnesium, while cheeseburgers contain 26mg.
  • Oats have less saturated fat.

We used Oats and Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain types 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.
Oats
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 126% 16% 38% 177% 209% 108% 224% 0.26% 641% 0%
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 +580.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +118.9%
Contains more IronIron +74.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +464%
Contains more ZincZinc +59.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +224.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1455.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +120.4%

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.
Oats
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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% 0% 0% 0% 191% 32% 18% 81% 27% 0% 0% 42% 0%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +160.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +147.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +161.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +442.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +91.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oats
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17% 7% 66% 8% 2%
Protein: 16.89 g
Fats: 6.9 g
Carbs: 66.27 g
Water: 8.22 g
Other: 1.72 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 CarbsCarbs +136.4%
Contains more FatsFats +113.3%
Contains more WaterWater +370%
Contains more OtherOther +22.7%
~equal in Protein ~16.51g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oats
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21% 37% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.217 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.178 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.535 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 -81.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +52.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +148.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Oats Cheeseburger
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oats Cheeseburger DV% diff.
Manganese 4.916mg 0.316mg 200%
Copper 0.626mg 0.111mg 57%
Phosphorus 523mg 161mg 52%
Vitamin B1 0.763mg 0.293mg 39%
Selenium 19.6µg 36%
Magnesium 177mg 26mg 36%
Fiber 10.6g 2g 34%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.76µg 32%
Vitamin B3 0.961mg 5.217mg 27%
Iron 4.72mg 2.71mg 25%
Saturated fat 1.217g 6.473g 24%
Sodium 2mg 515mg 22%
Vitamin B2 0.139mg 0.363mg 17%
Vitamin B5 1.349mg 0.545mg 16%
Cholesterol 0mg 43mg 14%
Carbs 66.27g 28.03g 13%
Zinc 3.97mg 2.49mg 13%
Fats 6.9g 14.72g 12%
Vitamin B6 0.119mg 0.228mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 2.178g 5.413g 8%
Starch 19.87g 8%
Potassium 429mg 196mg 7%
Calcium 54mg 119mg 7%
Vitamin A 0µg 50µg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.535g 1.658g 6%
Choline 28.9mg 5%
Folate 56µg 70µg 4%
Vitamin K 4.2µg 4%
Calories 389kcal 308kcal 4%
Vitamin E 0.52mg 3%
Fructose 1.94g 2%
Protein 16.89g 16.51g 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 55.67g 26.03g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Sugar 4.88g N/A
Trans fat 0.57g N/A
Tryptophan 0.234mg 0.155mg 0%
Threonine 0.575mg 0.571mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.694mg 0.755mg 0%
Leucine 1.284mg 1.316mg 0%
Lysine 0.701mg 0.784mg 0%
Methionine 0.312mg 0.377mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.895mg 0.755mg 0%
Valine 0.937mg 0.881mg 0%
Histidine 0.405mg 0.445mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 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
Oats 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
30%
Oats
42%
Cheeseburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
154%
Oats
56%
Cheeseburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oats
Oats is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oats
Oats is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oats
Oats contains less Sodium (difference - 513mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oats
Oats is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.256g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oats
Oats is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oats
Oats is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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. Oats - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169705/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.