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Patty vs. Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between patty and cheeseburgers?

  • Patty is richer in vitamin B12 and zinc, while cheeseburgers are higher in vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B2, manganese, calcium, iron, and selenium.
  • Patty's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 54% higher.
  • Cheeseburgers have 2 times less zinc than patty. Patty has 4.12mg of zinc, while cheeseburgers have 2.49mg.
  • Patty is lower in sodium.
  • Cheeseburgers have a higher glycemic index (66) than patty (0).

We used USDA Commodity, beef, patties (100%), frozen, raw 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.
Patty
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 2.1% 24% 72% 24% 112% 62% 9.7% 2.2% 81%
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 PotassiumPotassium +37.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +65.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +44.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1600%
Contains more IronIron +40.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +52.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +11%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1758.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +32.4%

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.
Patty
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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% 11% 37% 72% 19% 49% 256% 0% 4.5% 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 B12Vitamin B12 +169.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +581.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +126.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +35.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +76.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +1066.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.228mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Patty
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15% 16% 65% 5%
Protein: 14.63 g
Fats: 15.69 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.72 g
Other: 4.96 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 +67.5%
Contains more OtherOther +135.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +12.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Fats ~14.72g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Patty
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46% 50% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.333 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.861 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.643 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 +26.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +157.9%
~equal in Saturated fat ~6.473g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Patty Cheeseburger DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.05µg 0.76µg 54%
Vitamin B1 0.043mg 0.293mg 21%
Sodium 74mg 515mg 19%
Folate 6µg 70µg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.16mg 0.363mg 16%
Zinc 4.12mg 2.49mg 15%
Manganese 0.017mg 0.316mg 13%
Calcium 7mg 119mg 11%
Iron 1.93mg 2.71mg 10%
Carbs 0g 28.03g 9%
Vitamin B3 3.846mg 5.217mg 9%
Selenium 14.8µg 19.6µg 9%
Fiber 0g 2g 8%
Starch 19.87g 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.643g 1.658g 7%
Vitamin A 0µg 50µg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 0.545mg 5%
Choline 28.9mg 5%
Calories 204kcal 308kcal 5%
Monounsaturated fat 6.861g 5.413g 4%
Copper 0.073mg 0.111mg 4%
Protein 14.63g 16.51g 4%
Vitamin K 4.2µg 4%
Vitamin E 0.52mg 3%
Cholesterol 53mg 43mg 3%
Phosphorus 145mg 161mg 2%
Potassium 269mg 196mg 2%
Magnesium 18mg 26mg 2%
Fructose 1.94g 2%
Saturated fat 6.333g 6.473g 1%
Vitamin B6 0.214mg 0.228mg 1%
Fats 15.69g 14.72g 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 26.03g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Sugar 4.88g N/A
Trans fat 0.57g N/A
Tryptophan 0.155mg 0%
Threonine 0.571mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.755mg 0%
Leucine 1.316mg 0%
Lysine 0.784mg 0%
Methionine 0.377mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.755mg 0%
Valine 0.881mg 0%
Histidine 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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is better in case of low diet
Patty 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
34%
Patty
42%
Cheeseburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Patty
56%
Cheeseburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Patty
Patty is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Patty
Patty contains less Sodium (difference - 441mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Patty
Patty is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.14g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Patty
Patty is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
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. 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.