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Pizza vs. McDonald's Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Pizza and McDonald's Cheeseburger

  • Pizza has more Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Folate, and Manganese, however, McDonald's Cheeseburger has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • McDonald's Cheeseburger's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 18% more.
  • Pizza has 2 times more Fiber than McDonald's Cheeseburger. Pizza has 2.3g of Fiber, while McDonald's Cheeseburger has 1.1g.
  • Pizza is lower in Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust 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.
Contains more Calcium +12.6%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +54.3%
Contains more Manganese +56.5%
Contains more Potassium +16.3%
Contains more Zinc +42.5%
Equal in Iron - 2.35
Equal in Sodium - 626
Equal in Copper - 0.097
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 93% 18% 93% 16% 78% 37% 35% 47% 109%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 51% 89% 15% 60% 18% 82% 53% 33% 30% 0%
Contains more Calcium +12.6%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +54.3%
Contains more Manganese +56.5%
Contains more Potassium +16.3%
Contains more Zinc +42.5%
Equal in Iron - 2.35
Equal in Sodium - 626
Equal in Copper - 0.097

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.
Pizza
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Contains more Vitamin A +47.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +74.9%
Contains more Folate +57.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +104.8%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.026
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 22% 17% 0% 5% 98% 45% 72% 0% 19% 70% 53% 17%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 15% 0% 0% 2% 56% 60% 76% 0% 0% 45% 108% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +47.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +74.9%
Contains more Folate +57.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +104.8%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.026

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +19.8%
Contains more Protein +13.9%
Contains more Fats +21.7%
Equal in Water - 45
Equal in Other - 2.43
11% 10% 33% 43% 2%
Protein: 11.39 g
Fats: 9.69 g
Carbs: 33.33 g
Water: 43.17 g
Other: 2.42 g
13% 12% 28% 45% 2%
Protein: 12.97 g
Fats: 11.79 g
Carbs: 27.81 g
Water: 45 g
Other: 2.43 g
Contains more Carbs +19.8%
Contains more Protein +13.9%
Contains more Fats +21.7%
Equal in Water - 45
Equal in Other - 2.43

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +373.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +39.2%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 4.435
51% 30% 19%
Saturated Fat: 4.465 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.681 g
53% 43% 4%
Saturated Fat: 4.435 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.631 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.355 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +373.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +39.2%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 4.435

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Maltose +25%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +20%
Contains more Glucose +157.7%
Contains more Fructose +159%
Contains more Lactose +28.6%
88% 3% 3% 3%
Starch: 26.95 g
Sucrose: 0.2 g
Glucose: 0.78 g
Fructose: 1 g
Lactose: 0.42 g
Maltose: 1.05 g
Galactose: 0.13 g
4% 32% 42% 9% 14%
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
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Maltose +25%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +20%
Contains more Glucose +157.7%
Contains more Fructose +159%
Contains more Lactose +28.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pizza McDonald's Cheeseburger Opinion
Net carbs 31.03g 26.71g Pizza
Protein 11.39g 12.97g McDonald's Cheeseburger
Fats 9.69g 11.79g McDonald's Cheeseburger
Carbs 33.33g 27.81g Pizza
Calories 266kcal 263kcal Pizza
Starch 26.95g Pizza
Fructose 1g 2.59g McDonald's Cheeseburger
Sugar 3.58g 6.22g Pizza
Fiber 2.3g 1.1g Pizza
Calcium 188mg 167mg Pizza
Iron 2.48mg 2.35mg Pizza
Magnesium 24mg 20mg Pizza
Phosphorus 216mg 140mg Pizza
Potassium 172mg 200mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Sodium 598mg 626mg Pizza
Zinc 1.34mg 1.91mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Copper 0.105mg 0.097mg Pizza
Manganese 0.36mg 0.23mg Pizza
Selenium 19.9µg Pizza
Vitamin A 358IU 243IU Pizza
Vitamin A RAE 69µg Pizza
Vitamin E 0.83mg Pizza
Vitamin C 1.4mg 0.6mg Pizza
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.223mg Pizza
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.26mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin B3 3.825mg 4.026mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin B6 0.08mg Pizza
Folate 93µg 59µg Pizza
Vitamin B12 0.42µg 0.86µg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin K 6.7µg Pizza
Threonine 0.41mg Pizza
Isoleucine 0.564mg Pizza
Leucine 1.139mg Pizza
Lysine 0.77mg Pizza
Methionine 0.264mg Pizza
Phenylalanine 0.664mg Pizza
Valine 0.72mg Pizza
Histidine 0.355mg Pizza
Cholesterol 17mg 35mg Pizza
Trans Fat 0.241g 0.647g Pizza
Saturated Fat 4.465g 4.435g McDonald's Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g Pizza
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g Pizza
Monounsaturated Fat 2.608g 3.631g McDonald's Cheeseburger
Polyunsaturated fat 1.681g 0.355g Pizza
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Pizza
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.367g Pizza
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Pizza
Omega-3 - ALA 0.175g Pizza
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Pizza

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pizza McDonald's Cheeseburger
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
35%
Pizza
30%
McDonald's Cheeseburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Pizza
43%
McDonald's Cheeseburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pizza
Pizza contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McDonald's Cheeseburger
McDonald's Cheeseburger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McDonald's Cheeseburger
McDonald's Cheeseburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Pizza - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173292/nutrients
  2. McDonald's Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170320/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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