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Sugar vs. Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between sugar and cheeseburgers

  • Cheeseburgers are richer than sugar in selenium, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, phosphorus, and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for cheeseburgers is 35% higher.
  • Sugar contains less sodium.

Food types used in this article are Sugars, granulated 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.
Sugar
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0.3% 0.18% 1.9% 2.3% 0.27% 0% 0.13% 0.52% 3.3%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +11800%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +9700%
Contains more IronIron +5320%
Contains more CopperCopper +1485.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +24800%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7800%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3166.7%

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.
Sugar
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% 0% 0% 4.4% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 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% 17% 10% 1.5% 73% 84% 98% 33% 53% 95% 11% 53% 16%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1810.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sugar
1
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 99.98 g
Water: 0.02 g
Other: 0 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 CarbsCarbs +256.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +193050%
Contains more OtherOther +∞%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sugar
1
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 99.8 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
80% 7% 8% 3% 2%
Starch: 19.87 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.76 g
Fructose: 1.94 g
Lactose: 0.72 g
Maltose: 0.46 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sugar Cheeseburger DV% diff.
Selenium 0.6µg 19.6µg 35%
Protein 0g 16.51g 33%
Iron 0.05mg 2.71mg 33%
Vitamin B3 0mg 5.217mg 33%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.76µg 32%
Saturated fat 0g 6.473g 29%
Vitamin B2 0.019mg 0.363mg 26%
Carbs 99.98g 28.03g 24%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.293mg 24%
Phosphorus 0mg 161mg 23%
Zinc 0.01mg 2.49mg 23%
Fats 0g 14.72g 23%
Sodium 1mg 515mg 22%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.228mg 18%
Folate 0µg 70µg 18%
Manganese 0.004mg 0.316mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 5.413g 14%
Cholesterol 0mg 43mg 14%
Copper 0.007mg 0.111mg 12%
Calcium 1mg 119mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 1.658g 11%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.545mg 11%
Starch 19.87g 8%
Fiber 0g 2g 8%
Potassium 2mg 196mg 6%
Vitamin A 0µg 50µg 6%
Magnesium 0mg 26mg 6%
Choline 0mg 28.9mg 5%
Calories 387kcal 308kcal 4%
Vitamin K 0µg 4.2µg 4%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.52mg 3%
Fructose 0g 1.94g 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 99.98g 26.03g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Sugar 99.8g 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Sugar 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
0%
Sugar
42%
Cheeseburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Sugar
56%
Cheeseburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar
Sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sugar
Sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 514mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sugar
Sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.473g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sugar
Sugar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 94.92g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
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. Sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169655/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.