Cheeseburger vs. McDonald's Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Cheeseburger and McDonald's Cheeseburger
- McDonald's Cheeseburger has less Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Zinc.
- Cheeseburger has 2 times more Fiber than McDonald's Cheeseburger. Cheeseburger has 2g of Fiber, while McDonald's Cheeseburger has 1.1g.
- McDonald's Cheeseburger is lower in Saturated Fat.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain and McDONALD'S, Cheeseburger.
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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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Iron
+15.3%
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Magnesium
+30%
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Phosphorus
+15%
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Sodium
-17.7%
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Zinc
+30.4%
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Copper
+14.4%
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Manganese
+37.4%
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Calcium
+40.3%
Equal in Potassium - 200
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Iron
+15.3%
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Magnesium
+30%
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Phosphorus
+15%
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Sodium
-17.7%
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Zinc
+30.4%
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Copper
+14.4%
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Manganese
+37.4%
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Calcium
+40.3%
Equal in Potassium - 200
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 B1
+31.4%
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Vitamin B2
+39.6%
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Vitamin B3
+29.6%
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Folate
+18.6%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B12
+13.2%
Equal in Vitamin A - 243
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Vitamin B1
+31.4%
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Vitamin B2
+39.6%
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Vitamin B3
+29.6%
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Folate
+18.6%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B12
+13.2%
Equal in Vitamin A - 243
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+27.3%
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Fats
+24.9%
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Water
+16.5%
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Other
+15.2%
Equal in Carbs - 27.81
Protein:
16.51 g
Fats:
14.72 g
Carbs:
28.03 g
Water:
38.63 g
Other:
2.11 g
Protein:
12.97 g
Fats:
11.79 g
Carbs:
27.81 g
Water:
45 g
Other:
2.43 g
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Protein
+27.3%
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Fats
+24.9%
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Water
+16.5%
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Other
+15.2%
Equal in Carbs - 27.81
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+49.1%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+367%
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Saturated Fat
-31.5%
Saturated Fat:
6.473 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.658 g
Saturated Fat:
4.435 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.631 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.355 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+49.1%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+367%
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Saturated Fat
-31.5%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Starch
+∞%
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Lactose
+33.3%
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Sucrose
+∞%
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Glucose
+14.2%
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Fructose
+33.5%
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Maltose
+82.6%
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
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.24 g
Glucose:
2.01 g
Fructose:
2.59 g
Lactose:
0.54 g
Maltose:
0.84 g
Galactose:
0 g
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Starch
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Lactose
+33.3%
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+∞%
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Glucose
+14.2%
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Fructose
+33.5%
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Maltose
+82.6%
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 26.03g | 26.71g |
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| Protein | 16.51g | 12.97g |
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| Fats | 14.72g | 11.79g |
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| Carbs | 28.03g | 27.81g |
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| Calories | 308kcal | 263kcal |
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| Starch | 19.87g |
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| Fructose | 1.94g | 2.59g |
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| Sugar | 4.88g | 6.22g |
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| Fiber | 2g | 1.1g |
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| Calcium | 119mg | 167mg |
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| Iron | 2.71mg | 2.35mg |
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| Magnesium | 26mg | 20mg |
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| Phosphorus | 161mg | 140mg |
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| Potassium | 196mg | 200mg |
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| Sodium | 515mg | 626mg |
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| Zinc | 2.49mg | 1.91mg |
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| Copper | 0.111mg | 0.097mg |
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| Manganese | 0.316mg | 0.23mg |
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| Selenium | 19.6µg |
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| Vitamin A | 254IU | 243IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 50µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.52mg |
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| Vitamin D | 2IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.6mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.293mg | 0.223mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.363mg | 0.26mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.217mg | 4.026mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.545mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.228mg |
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| Folate | 70µg | 59µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.76µg | 0.86µg |
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| Vitamin K | 4.2µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.155mg |
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| Threonine | 0.571mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.755mg |
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| Leucine | 1.316mg |
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| Lysine | 0.784mg |
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| Methionine | 0.377mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.755mg |
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| Valine | 0.881mg |
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| Histidine | 0.445mg |
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| Cholesterol | 43mg | 35mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.57g | 0.647g |
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| Saturated Fat | 6.473g | 4.435g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.01g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.413g | 3.631g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.658g | 0.355g |
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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
44%
30%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's Cheeseburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McDonald's Cheeseburger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.038g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McDonald's Cheeseburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheeseburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheeseburger contains less Sodium (difference - 111mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)