Fast food vs. Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between fast food and cheeseburgers?
- Fast food is richer in vitamin B12, while cheeseburgers are higher in calcium, omega-3 (Eicosatrienoic acid) and omega-6 (Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid).
- Fast food is lower in saturated fat.
We used Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain and Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain types in this comparison.
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Mineral Comparison
The mineral comparison score is based on which food has a more favorable amount of each mineral. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily mineral needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more IronIron | +12.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -35.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +13% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +91.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +20.1% |
Vitamin Comparison
The vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins in which one food is richer than the other. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily vitamin needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +17.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +16.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +14.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +455.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +36.8% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Saturated fat | 4.493g | 6.473g | 9% |
| Sodium | 331mg | 515mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 62mg | 119mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 9µg | 50µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.89µg | 0.76µg | 5% |
| Fats | 12.01g | 14.72g | 4% |
| Iron | 3.06mg | 2.71mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 134mg | 161mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 43mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.617mg | 5.217mg | 3% |
| Folate | 80µg | 70µg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.357mg | 0.316mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.317mg | 0.293mg | 2% |
| Calories | 297kcal | 308kcal | 1% |
| Carbs | 31.5g | 28.03g | 1% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 2g | 1% |
| Copper | 0.121mg | 0.111mg | 1% |
| Starch | 22.87g | 19.87g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 0.52mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 20.3µg | 19.6µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.212mg | 0.228mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 4.9µg | 4.2µg | 1% |
| Choline | 34.4mg | 28.9mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.835g | 5.413g | 1% |
| Protein | 16.52g | 16.51g | 0% |
| Protein per 100 calories | 5.6g | 5.4g | N/A |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 180kcal | 187kcal | N/A |
| Weight per 100 calories | 34g | 32g | N/A |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 1.5 | 1.1 | N/A |
| Net carbs | 29.8g | 26.03g | N/A |
| Vitamin D* | 2 IU | 2 IU | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 26mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 197mg | 196mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.88g | 4.88g | N/A |
| Zinc | 2.52mg | 2.49mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.363mg | 0.363mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.53mg | 0.545mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.514g | 0.57g | N/A |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.68g | 1.658g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.144mg | 0.155mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.46mg | 0.571mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.642mg | 0.755mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.13mg | 1.316mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.785mg | 0.784mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.306mg | 0.377mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.67mg | 0.755mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.728mg | 0.881mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.402mg | 0.445mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 2.27g | 1.94g | 0% |
| Omega-3 (EPA) | 0.005g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 (DHA) | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 (ALA) | 0.121g | 0.125g | 0% |
| Omega-3 (DPA) | 0.009g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 (Eicosatrienoic acid) | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 (Gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.004g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 (Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.009g | 0.015g | N/A |
| Omega-6 (Eicosadienoic acid) | 0.003g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-6 (Linoleic acid) | 1.391g | 1.322g | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
16.52 g
Fats:
12.01 g
Carbs:
31.5 g
Water:
38.45 g
Other:
1.52 g
Protein:
16.51 g
Fats:
14.72 g
Carbs:
28.03 g
Water:
38.63 g
Other:
2.11 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +12.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +22.6% |
~equal in
Protein
~16.51g
~equal in
Water
~38.63g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.493 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.68 g
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 | -30.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +12% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~1.658g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
22.87 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
2.05 g
Fructose:
2.27 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.57 g
Galactose:
0 g
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 StarchStarch | +15.1% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +16.5% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +17% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +23.9% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
~equal in
Sucrose
~0g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
