Wendy's hamburger vs. Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Wendy's hamburger and Cheeseburger different?
- Wendy's hamburger has more Vitamin B12, however, Cheeseburger is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Calcium, Phosphorus, and Manganese.
- Wendy's hamburger covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 29% more than Cheeseburger.
WENDY'S, CLASSIC SINGLE Hamburger, no cheese and Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, 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.
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Sodium
-23.3%
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Copper
+25.2%
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Calcium
+250%
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Magnesium
+44.4%
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Phosphorus
+56.3%
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Manganese
+69%
Equal in Iron - 2.71
Equal in Potassium - 196
Equal in Zinc - 2.49
Equal in Selenium - 19.6
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Sodium
-23.3%
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Copper
+25.2%
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Calcium
+250%
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Magnesium
+44.4%
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Phosphorus
+56.3%
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Manganese
+69%
Equal in Iron - 2.71
Equal in Potassium - 196
Equal in Zinc - 2.49
Equal in Selenium - 19.6
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 C
+∞%
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Vitamin B12
+90.8%
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Vitamin K
+114.3%
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Vitamin B2
+77.1%
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Vitamin B3
+61.8%
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Vitamin B5
+62.2%
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Vitamin B6
+100%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.293
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B12
+90.8%
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Vitamin K
+114.3%
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Vitamin B2
+77.1%
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Vitamin B3
+61.8%
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Vitamin B5
+62.2%
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Vitamin B6
+100%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.293
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+51.2%
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Protein
+30.7%
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Fats
+38.9%
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Carbs
+66.6%
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Other
+37%
Protein:
12.63 g
Fats:
10.6 g
Carbs:
16.82 g
Water:
58.41 g
Other:
1.54 g
Protein:
16.51 g
Fats:
14.72 g
Carbs:
28.03 g
Water:
38.63 g
Other:
2.11 g
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Water
+51.2%
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Protein
+30.7%
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Fats
+38.9%
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Carbs
+66.6%
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Other
+37%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-43%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+32.8%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.658
Saturated Fat:
3.689 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.55 g
Saturated Fat:
6.473 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.658 g
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Saturated Fat
-43%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+32.8%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.658
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Starch
+72.5%
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Glucose
+54.4%
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Fructose
+47%
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Lactose
+∞%
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Maltose
+109.1%
Starch:
11.52 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
1.14 g
Fructose:
1.32 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.22 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
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Starch
+72.5%
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Glucose
+54.4%
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Fructose
+47%
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Lactose
+∞%
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Maltose
+109.1%
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 Sodium |
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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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| 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 | 15.52g | 26.03g |
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| Protein | 12.63g | 16.51g |
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| Fats | 10.6g | 14.72g |
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| Carbs | 16.82g | 28.03g |
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| Calories | 213kcal | 308kcal |
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| Starch | 11.52g | 19.87g |
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| Fructose | 1.32g | 1.94g |
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| Sugar | 4.88g |
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| Fiber | 1.3g | 2g |
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| Calcium | 34mg | 119mg |
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| Iron | 2.73mg | 2.71mg |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 26mg |
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| Phosphorus | 103mg | 161mg |
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| Potassium | 195mg | 196mg |
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| Sodium | 395mg | 515mg |
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| Zinc | 2.47mg | 2.49mg |
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| Copper | 0.139mg | 0.111mg |
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| Manganese | 0.187mg | 0.316mg |
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| Selenium | 18.2µg | 19.6µg |
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| Vitamin A | 254IU |
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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 | 0.5mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.275mg | 0.293mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.205mg | 0.363mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.225mg | 5.217mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.336mg | 0.545mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.114mg | 0.228mg |
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| Folate | 70µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.45µg | 0.76µg |
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| Vitamin K | 9µg | 4.2µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.133mg | 0.155mg |
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| Threonine | 0.459mg | 0.571mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.459mg | 0.755mg |
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| Leucine | 0.827mg | 1.316mg |
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| Lysine | 0.769mg | 0.784mg |
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| Methionine | 0.24mg | 0.377mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.461mg | 0.755mg |
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| Valine | 0.524mg | 0.881mg |
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| Histidine | 0.301mg | 0.445mg |
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| Cholesterol | 35mg | 43mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.57g |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.689g | 6.473g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.005g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.01g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.077g | 5.413g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.55g | 1.658g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 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
36%
44%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
56%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wendy's hamburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wendy's hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 120mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wendy's hamburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wendy's hamburger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.784g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wendy's hamburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
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 ($)