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Pastry vs. Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between pastry and cheeseburgers?

  • Pastry is richer in vitamin K, while cheeseburgers are higher in vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B6, phosphorus, calcium, and vitamin B5.
  • Cheeseburgers' daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 32% higher.
  • Cheeseburgers have 4 times less vitamin K than pastry. Pastry has 16.1µg of vitamin K, while cheeseburgers have 4.2µg.
  • Cheeseburgers are lower in saturated fat.

We used Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake and Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain types in this comparison.

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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.
Pastry
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 3% 5.4% 96% 38% 14% 26% 32% 64% 132%
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 -51.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +54.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +23.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +62.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1090%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +221.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +369.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +168.3%
~equal in Iron ~2.71mg
~equal in Copper ~0.111mg

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.
Pastry
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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% 11% 0% 100% 65% 78% 0% 4.8% 0% 40% 59% 3.5%
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 +35.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +283.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +11.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +28.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +25.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +985.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +351.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.52mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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7% 38% 45% 9%
Protein: 7.3 g
Fats: 38.1 g
Carbs: 45.1 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1 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 FatsFats +158.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +60.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +126.2%
Contains more WaterWater +354.5%
Contains more OtherOther +111%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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27% 60% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.643 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 21.597 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.894 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +299%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +195.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -32.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pastry Cheeseburger DV% diff.
Monounsaturated fat 21.597g 5.413g 40%
Fats 38.1g 14.72g 36%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.76µg 32%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.894g 1.658g 22%
Zinc 0.53mg 2.49mg 18%
Protein 7.3g 16.51g 18%
Vitamin B6 0.021mg 0.228mg 16%
Cholesterol 0mg 43mg 14%
Saturated fat 9.643g 6.473g 14%
Phosphorus 60mg 161mg 14%
Sodium 249mg 515mg 12%
Calories 551kcal 308kcal 12%
Calcium 10mg 119mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.545mg 11%
Vitamin K 16.1µg 4.2µg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.398mg 0.293mg 9%
Selenium 24.2µg 19.6µg 8%
Starch 19.87g 8%
Manganese 0.488mg 0.316mg 7%
Vitamin B3 4.168mg 5.217mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.283mg 0.363mg 6%
Carbs 45.1g 28.03g 6%
Vitamin A 0µg 50µg 6%
Choline 6.4mg 28.9mg 4%
Potassium 61mg 196mg 4%
Iron 2.56mg 2.71mg 2%
Magnesium 16mg 26mg 2%
Fructose 1.94g 2%
Folate 78µg 70µg 2%
Fiber 1.5g 2g 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 43.6g 26.03g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Sugar 0.74g 4.88g N/A
Copper 0.114mg 0.111mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.54mg 0.52mg 0%
Trans fat 0.57g N/A
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.155mg 0%
Threonine 0.196mg 0.571mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.272mg 0.755mg 0%
Leucine 0.508mg 1.316mg 0%
Lysine 0.142mg 0.784mg 0%
Methionine 0.129mg 0.377mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.362mg 0.755mg 0%
Valine 0.308mg 0.881mg 0%
Histidine 0.156mg 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
Pastry 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
28%
Pastry
42%
Cheeseburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Pastry
56%
Cheeseburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.14g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pastry
Pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 266mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.17g)
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
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172790/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.