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Soy milk vs. Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are soy milk and cheeseburgers different?

  • Cheeseburgers have more vitamin B12, vitamin B3, selenium, iron, vitamin B2, zinc, vitamin B1, and phosphorus than soy milk.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for cheeseburgers is 32% higher.
  • Soy milk has less sodium.
  • Soy milk has a lower glycemic index (37) than cheeseburgers (66).

Soymilk, original and vanilla, unfortified and Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 7.5% 10% 24% 43% 3.3% 22% 6.7% 29% 26%
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 CopperCopper +15.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +376%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +66.1%
Contains more IronIron +323.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +1975%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +209.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +41.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +308.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~26mg

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.
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% 2.2% 0% 15% 16% 9.6% 22% 18% 0% 7.5% 14% 13%
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 +372.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +388.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +426.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +917%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +46.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +196.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +40%
Contains more FolateFolate +288.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +22.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 2% 6% 88%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 1.75 g
Carbs: 6.28 g
Water: 88.05 g
Other: 0.65 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 +127.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +404.9%
Contains more FatsFats +741.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +346.3%
Contains more OtherOther +224.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 26% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.205 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.401 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.961 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 -96.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1249.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +72.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Soy milk 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 Soy milk Cheeseburger DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.76µg 32%
Vitamin B3 0.513mg 5.217mg 29%
Saturated fat 0.205g 6.473g 28%
Selenium 4.8µg 19.6µg 27%
Protein 3.27g 16.51g 26%
Iron 0.64mg 2.71mg 26%
Vitamin B2 0.069mg 0.363mg 23%
Zinc 0.12mg 2.49mg 22%
Fats 1.75g 14.72g 20%
Sodium 51mg 515mg 20%
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.293mg 19%
Phosphorus 52mg 161mg 16%
Cholesterol 0mg 43mg 14%
Calories 54kcal 308kcal 13%
Monounsaturated fat 0.401g 5.413g 13%
Folate 18µg 70µg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.077mg 0.228mg 12%
Calcium 25mg 119mg 9%
Starch 19.87g 8%
Carbs 6.28g 28.03g 7%
Fiber 0.6g 2g 6%
Vitamin A 0µg 50µg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.961g 1.658g 5%
Manganese 0.223mg 0.316mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.373mg 0.545mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.52mg 3%
Copper 0.128mg 0.111mg 2%
Fructose 1.94g 2%
Potassium 118mg 196mg 2%
Vitamin K 3µg 4.2µg 1%
Choline 23.6mg 28.9mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 5.68g 26.03g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Magnesium 25mg 26mg 0%
Sugar 3.99g 4.88g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.57g N/A
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.155mg 0%
Threonine 0.108mg 0.571mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.114mg 0.755mg 0%
Leucine 0.186mg 1.316mg 0%
Lysine 0.131mg 0.784mg 0%
Methionine 0.027mg 0.377mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.113mg 0.755mg 0%
Valine 0.117mg 0.881mg 0%
Histidine 0.061mg 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 0g 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
Soy milk 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
9%
Soy milk
42%
Cheeseburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Soy milk
56%
Cheeseburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Soy milk
Soy milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soy milk
Soy milk is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.89g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Soy milk
Soy milk contains less Sodium (difference - 464mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Soy milk
Soy milk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.268g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soy milk
Soy milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
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. Soy milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172446/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.