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Yogurt vs. Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between yogurt and cheeseburgers

  • Cheeseburgers are higher than yogurt in iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, selenium, zinc, folate, manganese, and vitamin B6.
  • Cheeseburgers cover your daily iron needs 33% more than yogurt.
  • The amount of sodium in yogurt is lower.
  • The glycemic index of yogurt is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Yogurt, Greek, plain, nonfat 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.
Yogurt
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 33% 12% 2.6% 5.7% 14% 58% 4.7% 1.2% 53%
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 -93%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +136.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +39%
Contains more IronIron +3771.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +552.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +378.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +19.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3411.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +102.1%
~equal in Calcium ~119mg

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.
Yogurt
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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% 0.33% 0.2% 0% 5.8% 64% 3.9% 20% 15% 94% 0% 5.3% 8.2%
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 +4900%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +5100%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1173.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +30.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2408.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +64.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +261.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +900%
Contains more CholineCholine +91.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.76µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yogurt
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10% 4% 85%
Protein: 10.19 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 3.6 g
Water: 85.1 g
Other: 0.72 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 +120.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +62%
Contains more FatsFats +3674.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +678.6%
Contains more OtherOther +193.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yogurt
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64% 29% 7%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.117 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.012 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 -98.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +10113.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +13716.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yogurt
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78% 22%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 2.54 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.7 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 LactoseLactose +252.8%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Sucrose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Yogurt 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 Yogurt Cheeseburger DV% diff.
Iron 0.07mg 2.71mg 33%
Vitamin B3 0.208mg 5.217mg 31%
Saturated fat 0.117g 6.473g 29%
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.293mg 23%
Fats 0.39g 14.72g 22%
Sodium 36mg 515mg 21%
Zinc 0.52mg 2.49mg 18%
Selenium 9.7µg 19.6µg 18%
Folate 7µg 70µg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.228mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 0.053g 5.413g 13%
Cholesterol 5mg 43mg 13%
Protein 10.19g 16.51g 13%
Manganese 0.009mg 0.316mg 13%
Calories 59kcal 308kcal 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.012g 1.658g 11%
Copper 0.017mg 0.111mg 10%
Starch 19.87g 8%
Fiber 0g 2g 8%
Carbs 3.6g 28.03g 8%
Vitamin B2 0.278mg 0.363mg 7%
Vitamin A 1µg 50µg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.331mg 0.545mg 4%
Magnesium 11mg 26mg 4%
Vitamin K 0µg 4.2µg 4%
Phosphorus 135mg 161mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.52mg 3%
Choline 15.1mg 28.9mg 3%
Fructose 0g 1.94g 2%
Potassium 141mg 196mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Calcium 110mg 119mg 1%
Net carbs 3.6g 26.03g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Sugar 3.24g 4.88g N/A
Vitamin B12 0.75µg 0.76µg 0%
Trans fat 0.006g 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 0.001g 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.01g 1.322g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Yogurt 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
17%
Yogurt
42%
Cheeseburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Yogurt
56%
Cheeseburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yogurt
Yogurt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yogurt
Yogurt is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yogurt
Yogurt contains less Sodium (difference - 479mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yogurt
Yogurt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.356g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yogurt
Yogurt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
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. Yogurt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170894/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.

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