Pork vs. Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between pork and cheeseburgers
- Pork has more vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and choline, while cheeseburgers have more iron, folate, and manganese.
- Pork's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 49% higher.
- Cheeseburgers contain 3 times less choline than pork. Pork contains 93.9mg of choline, while cheeseburgers contain 28.9mg.
- The amount of cholesterol in cheeseburgers is lower.
- Pork has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of pork is 0, while the glycemic index of cheeseburgers is 66.
The food types used in this comparison are Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled and Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain.
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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 | +115.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +52.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +131.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +526.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +211.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +52.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3411.1% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +1200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +199.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +28.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +103.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +224.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2400% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +79.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +13.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1300% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
27.32 g
Fats:
13.92 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
57.87 g
Other:
0.89 g
Protein:
16.51 g
Fats:
14.72 g
Carbs:
28.03 g
Water:
38.63 g
Other:
2.11 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +65.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +49.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +137.1% |
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Fats
~14.72g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.23 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.19 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.2 g
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 | -19.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +14.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +38.2% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.877mg | 0.293mg | 49% |
| Selenium | 45.3µg | 19.6µg | 47% |
| Iron | 0.87mg | 2.71mg | 23% |
| Protein | 27.32g | 16.51g | 22% |
| Sodium | 62mg | 515mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.464mg | 0.228mg | 18% |
| Folate | 5µg | 70µg | 16% |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.316mg | 13% |
| Choline | 93.9mg | 28.9mg | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 80mg | 43mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 246mg | 161mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 119mg | 10% |
| Carbs | 0g | 28.03g | 9% |
| Starch | 19.87g | 8% | |
| Fiber | 0g | 2g | 8% |
| Potassium | 423mg | 196mg | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 1.3µg | 0.1µg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 53IU | 2IU | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 5.23g | 6.473g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 50µg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 4.2µg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.073mg | 0.111mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.7µg | 0.76µg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.2g | 1.658g | 3% |
| Calories | 242kcal | 308kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.698mg | 0.545mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.321mg | 0.363mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 1.94g | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 0.52mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.19g | 5.413g | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.037mg | 5.217mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 2.39mg | 2.49mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Fats | 13.92g | 14.72g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 26.03g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 28mg | 26mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 4.88g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.57g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.338mg | 0.155mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.234mg | 0.571mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.26mg | 0.755mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.177mg | 1.316mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.446mg | 0.784mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.712mg | 0.377mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.086mg | 0.755mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.473mg | 0.881mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.067mg | 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
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork contains less Sodium (difference - 453mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pork is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.243g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheeseburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheeseburger is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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