Steak vs. Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Steak and Cheeseburger?
- Steak is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, and Vitamin B6, while Cheeseburger is higher in Vitamin B1, Folate, and Calcium.
- Steak's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 60% higher.
- Cheeseburger has 3 times less Zinc than Steak. Steak has 6.34mg of Zinc, while Cheeseburger has 2.49mg.
- Cheeseburger is lower in Cholesterol.
We used Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled 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.
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Potassium
+42.3%
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Sodium
-88.7%
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Zinc
+154.6%
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Selenium
+62.2%
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Calcium
+891.7%
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Iron
+12.9%
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Magnesium
+13%
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Copper
+30.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 161
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Potassium
+42.3%
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Sodium
-88.7%
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Zinc
+154.6%
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Selenium
+62.2%
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Calcium
+891.7%
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Iron
+12.9%
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Magnesium
+13%
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Copper
+30.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 161
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.
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Vitamin B6
+119.3%
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Vitamin B12
+189.5%
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Vitamin A
+916%
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Vitamin B1
+295.9%
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Vitamin B2
+20.6%
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Folate
+1066.7%
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Vitamin K
+162.5%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.1
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.217
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Vitamin B6
+119.3%
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Vitamin B12
+189.5%
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Vitamin A
+916%
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Vitamin B1
+295.9%
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Vitamin B2
+20.6%
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Folate
+1066.7%
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Vitamin K
+162.5%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.1
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.217
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+50.5%
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Fats
+29.2%
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Water
+43.9%
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Carbs
+∞%
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Other
+290.7%
Protein:
24.85 g
Fats:
19.02 g
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0 g
Water:
55.59 g
Other:
0.54 g
Protein:
16.51 g
Fats:
14.72 g
Carbs:
28.03 g
Water:
38.63 g
Other:
2.11 g
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Protein
+50.5%
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Fats
+29.2%
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Water
+43.9%
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+290.7%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+69.4%
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Saturated Fat
-23.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+85%
Saturated Fat:
8.443 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.896 g
Saturated Fat:
6.473 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.658 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+69.4%
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Saturated Fat
-23.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+85%
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 0g | 26.03g |
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| Protein | 24.85g | 16.51g |
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| Fats | 19.02g | 14.72g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 28.03g |
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| Calories | 271kcal | 308kcal |
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| Starch | 19.87g |
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| Fructose | 1.94g |
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| Sugar | 0g | 4.88g |
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| Fiber | 0g | 2g |
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| Calcium | 12mg | 119mg |
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| Iron | 2.4mg | 2.71mg |
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| Magnesium | 23mg | 26mg |
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| Phosphorus | 163mg | 161mg |
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| Potassium | 279mg | 196mg |
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| Sodium | 58mg | 515mg |
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| Zinc | 6.34mg | 2.49mg |
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| Copper | 0.085mg | 0.111mg |
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| Manganese | 0.316mg |
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| Selenium | 31.8µg | 19.6µg |
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| Vitamin A | 25IU | 254IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 7µg | 50µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.52mg |
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| Vitamin D | 6IU | 2IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.074mg | 0.293mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.301mg | 0.363mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.149mg | 5.217mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.545mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.5mg | 0.228mg |
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| Folate | 6µg | 70µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.2µg | 0.76µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 4.2µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.278mg | 0.155mg |
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| Threonine | 1.171mg | 0.571mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.157mg | 0.755mg |
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| Leucine | 2.142mg | 1.316mg |
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| Lysine | 2.38mg | 0.784mg |
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| Methionine | 0.672mg | 0.377mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.997mg | 0.755mg |
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| Valine | 1.242mg | 0.881mg |
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| Histidine | 0.931mg | 0.445mg |
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| Cholesterol | 78mg | 43mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.57g |
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| Saturated Fat | 8.443g | 6.473g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0.005g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.013g | 0.01g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 9.171g | 5.413g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.896g | 1.658g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.322g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.125g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
49%
44%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
56%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Steak contains less Sodium (difference - 457mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheeseburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cheeseburger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.97g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheeseburger is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.