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McDonald's hamburger vs. Hamburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are McDonald's hamburger and Hamburger different?

  • McDonald's hamburger is richer in Polyunsaturated fat, while Hamburger is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B3, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Hamburger covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 25% more than McDonald's hamburger.
  • McDonald's hamburger contains 4 times more Polyunsaturated fat than Hamburger. McDonald's hamburger contains 1.42g of Polyunsaturated fat, while Hamburger contains 0.38g.
  • Hamburger is lower in Sugar.

McDONALD'S, Hamburger and Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain types were used in this article.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +24.5%
Contains more Manganese +48.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +27.1%
Contains more Potassium +17.7%
Contains less Sodium -16.2%
Contains more Zinc +47.2%
Equal in Iron - 2.88
Equal in Magnesium - 20
Equal in Copper - 0.091
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 108% 15% 46% 17% 65% 54% 32% 43% 143%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 108% 15% 59% 20% 54% 79% 31% 29% 0%
Contains more Calcium +24.5%
Contains more Manganese +48.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +27.1%
Contains more Potassium +17.7%
Contains less Sodium -16.2%
Contains more Zinc +47.2%
Equal in Iron - 2.88
Equal in Magnesium - 20
Equal in Copper - 0.091

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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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.8%
Contains more Folate +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +73.5%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.25
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 2% 62% 56% 86% 0% 0% 48% 104% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 55% 58% 101% 19% 47% 43% 180% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.8%
Contains more Folate +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +73.5%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.25

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +25.6%
Contains more Other +21.8%
Contains more Protein +32.2%
Contains more Fats +42.3%
Equal in Water - 42.67
13% 10% 30% 45% 2%
Protein: 12.92 g
Fats: 10.09 g
Carbs: 30.28 g
Water: 44.53 g
Other: 2.18 g
17% 14% 24% 43% 2%
Protein: 17.08 g
Fats: 14.36 g
Carbs: 24.1 g
Water: 42.67 g
Other: 1.79 g
Contains more Carbs +25.6%
Contains more Other +21.8%
Contains more Protein +32.2%
Contains more Fats +42.3%
Equal in Water - 42.67

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -31.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +273.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +45.8%
40% 43% 16%
Saturated Fat: 3.504 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.768 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.42 g
46% 50% 3%
Saturated Fat: 5.096 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.495 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.38 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -31.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +273.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +45.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +81%
Contains more Fructose +62.6%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Equal in Maltose - 0.6
35% 55% 10%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.1 g
Fructose: 3.3 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.63 g
Galactose: 0 g
5% 28% 49% 3% 14%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.22 g
Glucose: 1.16 g
Fructose: 2.03 g
Lactose: 0.13 g
Maltose: 0.6 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +81%
Contains more Fructose +62.6%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Equal in Maltose - 0.6

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
McDonald's hamburger Hamburger
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McDonald's hamburger Hamburger Opinion
Net carbs 28.98g 23.2g McDonald's hamburger
Protein 12.92g 17.08g Hamburger
Fats 10.09g 14.36g Hamburger
Carbs 30.28g 24.1g McDonald's hamburger
Calories 264kcal 295kcal Hamburger
Fructose 3.3g 2.03g McDonald's hamburger
Sugar 6.03g 4.15g Hamburger
Fiber 1.3g 0.9g McDonald's hamburger
Calcium 127mg 102mg McDonald's hamburger
Iron 2.87mg 2.88mg Hamburger
Magnesium 21mg 20mg McDonald's hamburger
Phosphorus 107mg 136mg Hamburger
Potassium 192mg 226mg Hamburger
Sodium 494mg 414mg Hamburger
Zinc 1.95mg 2.87mg Hamburger
Copper 0.096mg 0.091mg McDonald's hamburger
Manganese 0.322mg 0.217mg McDonald's hamburger
Selenium 26.2µg McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin A 55IU 0IU McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin B1 0.247mg 0.217mg McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin B2 0.239mg 0.25mg Hamburger
Vitamin B3 4.544mg 5.365mg Hamburger
Vitamin B5 0.31mg Hamburger
Vitamin B6 0.203mg Hamburger
Folate 64µg 56µg McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin B12 0.83µg 1.44µg Hamburger
Tryptophan 0.206mg Hamburger
Threonine 0.666mg Hamburger
Isoleucine 0.716mg Hamburger
Leucine 1.319mg Hamburger
Lysine 1.226mg Hamburger
Methionine 0.37mg Hamburger
Phenylalanine 0.677mg Hamburger
Valine 0.823mg Hamburger
Histidine 0.505mg Hamburger
Cholesterol 27mg 47mg McDonald's hamburger
Trans Fat 0.428g 0.814g McDonald's hamburger
Saturated Fat 3.504g 5.096g McDonald's hamburger
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g McDonald's hamburger
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g McDonald's hamburger
Monounsaturated Fat 3.768g 5.495g Hamburger
Polyunsaturated fat 1.42g 0.38g McDonald's hamburger
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g McDonald's hamburger
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.135g McDonald's hamburger
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g McDonald's hamburger
Omega-3 - ALA 0.134g McDonald's hamburger
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g McDonald's hamburger
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g McDonald's hamburger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
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Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
30%
McDonald's hamburger
42%
Hamburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
McDonald's hamburger
42%
Hamburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's hamburger
McDonald's hamburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McDonald's hamburger
McDonald's hamburger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.592g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McDonald's hamburger
McDonald's hamburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hamburger
Hamburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hamburger
Hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 80mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. McDonald's hamburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170717/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.