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.
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.
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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
14.63 g
Fats:
15.69 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.72 g
Other:
4.96 g
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
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.333 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.861 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.643 g
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.
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Rich in minerals |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in price | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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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 |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%

56%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Patty is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Patty contains less Sodium (difference - 441mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Patty is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.14g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Patty is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Cheeseburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Cheeseburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Cheeseburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)