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

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What are the differences between cheeseburgers and mcDonald's hamburgers?

  • Cheeseburgers are higher in vitamin B2, phosphorus, and monounsaturated fat; however, mcDonald's hamburgers are richer in selenium.
  • Cheeseburgers' daily need coverage for saturated fat is 15% more.
  • McDonald's hamburgers contain 2 times less cholesterol than cheeseburgers. Cheeseburgers contain 43mg of cholesterol, while mcDonald's hamburgers contain 27mg.
  • McDonald's hamburgers have less saturated fat.

We used Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain and McDONALD'S, Hamburger types 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 36% 17% 102% 37% 68% 69% 67% 41% 107%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 38% 17% 108% 32% 53% 46% 64% 42% 143%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +23.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +15.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +27.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +50.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +33.7%
~equal in Calcium ~127mg
~equal in Potassium ~192mg
~equal in Iron ~2.87mg
~equal in Sodium ~494mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.322mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 17% 10% 1.5% 73% 84% 98% 33% 53% 95% 11% 53% 16%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 2% 0% 0% 0% 62% 55% 85% 0% 0% 104% 0% 48% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +18.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +51.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +14.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.83µg
~equal in Folate ~64µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 15% 28% 39% 2%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 14.72 g
Carbs: 28.03 g
Water: 38.63 g
Other: 2.11 g
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
Contains more ProteinProtein +27.8%
Contains more FatsFats +45.9%
Contains more WaterWater +15.3%
~equal in Carbs ~30.28g
~equal in Other ~2.18g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
48% 40% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.473 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.658 g
40% 43% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.504 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.768 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.42 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +43.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +16.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -45.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
80% 7% 8% 3% 2%
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
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
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +19.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +70.1%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +37%
~equal in Sucrose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheeseburger McDonald's hamburger DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 0.228mg 18%
Saturated fat 6.473g 3.504g 13%
Selenium 19.6µg 26.2µg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.545mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.239mg 10%
Phosphorus 161mg 107mg 8%
Starch 19.87g 8%
Protein 16.51g 12.92g 7%
Fats 14.72g 10.09g 7%
Vitamin A 50µg 6%
Cholesterol 43mg 27mg 5%
Choline 28.9mg 5%
Zinc 2.49mg 1.95mg 5%
Vitamin B3 5.217mg 4.544mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.293mg 0.247mg 4%
Vitamin K 4.2µg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 5.413g 3.768g 4%
Fiber 2g 1.3g 3%
Vitamin E 0.52mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0.76µg 0.83µg 3%
Folate 70µg 64µg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.658g 1.42g 2%
Fructose 1.94g 3.3g 2%
Calories 308kcal 264kcal 2%
Copper 0.111mg 0.096mg 2%
Iron 2.71mg 2.87mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg 1%
Sodium 515mg 494mg 1%
Calcium 119mg 127mg 1%
Magnesium 26mg 21mg 1%
Carbs 28.03g 30.28g 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 26.03g 28.98g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Potassium 196mg 192mg 0%
Sugar 4.88g 6.03g N/A
Manganese 0.316mg 0.322mg 0%
Trans fat 0.57g 0.428g N/A
Tryptophan 0.155mg 0%
Threonine 0.571mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.755mg 0%
Leucine 1.316mg 0%
Lysine 0.784mg 0%
Methionine 0.377mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.755mg 0%
Valine 0.881mg 0%
Histidine 0.445mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g 0.134g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.322g 1.135g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheeseburger McDonald's hamburger
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
42%
Cheeseburger
27%
McDonald's hamburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cheeseburger
56%
McDonald's hamburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's hamburger
McDonald's hamburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's hamburger
McDonald's hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
McDonald's hamburger
McDonald's hamburger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.969g)
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?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.15g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170690/nutrients
  2. 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.