Candy bar vs. McDonald's Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between candy bar and mcDonald's Cheeseburger
- Candy bar has more copper, manganese, vitamin B3, phosphorus, magnesium, zinc, and fiber; however, mcDonald's Cheeseburger is richer in vitamin B12 and iron.
- Candy bar covers your daily copper needs 75% more than mcDonald's Cheeseburger.
- McDonald's Cheeseburger has 8 times less Copper than candy bar. Candy bar has 0.774mg of Copper, while mcDonald's Cheeseburger has 0.097mg.
- Candy bar contains less sodium.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, peanut bar 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +450% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +103.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +697.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +106.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +120% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -75.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +440.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +114.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +142.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +96.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +27.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +123% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +85.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
15.5 g
Fats:
33.7 g
Carbs:
47.4 g
Water:
1.6 g
Other:
1.8 g
Protein:
12.97 g
Fats:
11.79 g
Carbs:
27.81 g
Water:
45 g
Other:
2.43 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +19.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +185.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +70.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +2712.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +35% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
4.678 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
10.65 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
4.435 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
3.631 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.355 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +360.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2900% |
~equal in
Saturated Fat
~4.435g
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 522kcal | 263kcal |
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| Protein | 15.5g | 12.97g |
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| Fats | 33.7g | 11.79g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.6mg |
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| Net carbs | 43.3g | 26.71g |
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| Carbs | 47.4g | 27.81g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 35mg |
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| Magnesium | 110mg | 20mg |
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| Calcium | 78mg | 167mg |
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| Potassium | 407mg | 200mg |
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| Iron | 0.97mg | 2.35mg |
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| Sugar | 42.22g | 6.22g |
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| Fiber | 4.1g | 1.1g |
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| Copper | 0.774mg | 0.097mg |
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| Zinc | 3.94mg | 1.91mg |
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| Phosphorus | 308mg | 140mg |
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| Sodium | 156mg | 626mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 243IU |
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| Vitamin E | 4.1mg |
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| Manganese | 1.243mg | 0.23mg |
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| Selenium | 4.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.223mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.14mg | 0.26mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 7.922mg | 4.026mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.83mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 153mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.86µg |
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| Folate | 75µg | 59µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.647g |
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| Choline | 29.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.678g | 4.435g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 16.721g | 3.631g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 10.65g | 0.355g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.149mg |
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| Threonine | 0.52mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.534mg |
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| Leucine | 0.986mg |
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| Lysine | 0.545mg |
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| Methionine | 0.185mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.787mg |
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| Valine | 0.638mg |
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| Histidine | 0.385mg |
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| Fructose | 2.59g |
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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
2748%
28%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's Cheeseburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 36g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McDonald's Cheeseburger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.243g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McDonald's Cheeseburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 470mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.