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Rice vs. Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between rice and cheeseburgers

  • Cheeseburgers are richer than rice in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, selenium, iron, zinc, and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for cheeseburgers is 32% higher.
  • Rice contains less saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Rice, white, long-grain, regular, enriched, cooked 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.
Rice
Rice
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 3% 3.1% 45% 23% 13% 18% 0.13% 62% 41%
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 -99.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +49.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +116.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1090%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +460%
Contains more IronIron +125.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +60.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +408.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +274.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +161.3%

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.
Rice
Rice
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% 0% 0.8% 0% 41% 3% 28% 23% 21% 0% 0% 44% 1.1%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1200%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +79.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2692.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +253.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +39.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +145.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +20.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +1276.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rice
Rice
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3% 28% 68%
Protein: 2.69 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 28.17 g
Water: 68.44 g
Other: 0.42 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 +77.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +513.8%
Contains more FatsFats +5157.1%
Contains more OtherOther +402.4%
~equal in Carbs ~28.03g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rice
Rice
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32% 37% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.077 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.076 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 -98.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +6051.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2081.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rice Cheeseburger DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.76µg 32%
Saturated fat 0.077g 6.473g 29%
Protein 2.69g 16.51g 28%
Vitamin B2 0.013mg 0.363mg 27%
Vitamin B3 1.476mg 5.217mg 23%
Fats 0.28g 14.72g 22%
Selenium 7.5µg 19.6µg 22%
Sodium 1mg 515mg 22%
Iron 1.2mg 2.71mg 19%
Zinc 0.49mg 2.49mg 18%
Phosphorus 43mg 161mg 17%
Cholesterol 0mg 43mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 0.088g 5.413g 13%
Calcium 10mg 119mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.163mg 0.293mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.076g 1.658g 11%
Vitamin B6 0.093mg 0.228mg 10%
Calories 130kcal 308kcal 9%
Starch 19.87g 8%
Manganese 0.472mg 0.316mg 7%
Vitamin A 0µg 50µg 6%
Fiber 0.4g 2g 6%
Choline 2.1mg 28.9mg 5%
Potassium 35mg 196mg 5%
Copper 0.069mg 0.111mg 5%
Vitamin K 0µg 4.2µg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.39mg 0.545mg 3%
Magnesium 12mg 26mg 3%
Folate 58µg 70µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.04mg 0.52mg 3%
Fructose 1.94g 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Carbs 28.17g 28.03g 0%
Net carbs 27.77g 26.03g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Sugar 0.05g 4.88g N/A
Trans fat 0.57g N/A
Tryptophan 0.031mg 0.155mg 0%
Threonine 0.096mg 0.571mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.116mg 0.755mg 0%
Leucine 0.222mg 1.316mg 0%
Lysine 0.097mg 0.784mg 0%
Methionine 0.063mg 0.377mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.144mg 0.755mg 0%
Valine 0.164mg 0.881mg 0%
Histidine 0.063mg 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
Rice 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
12%
Rice
42%
Cheeseburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Rice
56%
Cheeseburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rice
Rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice
Rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.83g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice
Rice contains less Sodium (difference - 514mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rice
Rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.396g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rice
Rice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is cheaper (difference - $1)
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

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. Rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168878/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.