Cheeseburger vs. McDonald's Quarter Pounder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Cheeseburger and McDonald's Quarter Pounder
- Cheeseburger has more Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Manganese, Polyunsaturated fat, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, McDonald's Quarter Pounder is higher in Vitamin B12.
- McDonald's Quarter Pounder covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 22% more than Cheeseburger.
- Cheeseburger has 6 times more Polyunsaturated fat than McDonald's Quarter Pounder. While Cheeseburger has 1.658g of Polyunsaturated fat, McDonald's Quarter Pounder has only 0.283g.
- McDonald's Quarter Pounder has less Saturated Fat.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain and McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER.
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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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Calcium
+41.7%
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Iron
+12.4%
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Magnesium
+18.2%
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Phosphorus
+29.8%
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Manganese
+58.8%
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Potassium
+15.8%
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Sodium
-17.1%
Equal in Zinc - 2.69
Equal in Copper - 0.107
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Calcium
+41.7%
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Iron
+12.4%
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Magnesium
+18.2%
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Phosphorus
+29.8%
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Manganese
+58.8%
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Potassium
+15.8%
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Sodium
-17.1%
Equal in Zinc - 2.69
Equal in Copper - 0.107
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 A
+353.6%
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Vitamin B1
+60.1%
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Vitamin B3
+17.2%
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Folate
+25%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B12
+68.4%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.344
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Vitamin A
+353.6%
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Vitamin B1
+60.1%
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Vitamin B3
+17.2%
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Folate
+25%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B12
+68.4%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.344
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+17.1%
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Fats
+27.4%
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Carbs
+26.4%
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Other
+16.6%
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Water
+30.4%
Protein:
16.51 g
Fats:
14.72 g
Carbs:
28.03 g
Water:
38.63 g
Other:
2.11 g
Protein:
14.1 g
Fats:
11.55 g
Carbs:
22.17 g
Water:
50.37 g
Other:
1.81 g
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Protein
+17.1%
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Fats
+27.4%
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Carbs
+26.4%
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Other
+16.6%
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Water
+30.4%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+28.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+485.9%
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Saturated Fat
-38.1%
Saturated Fat:
6.473 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.658 g
Saturated Fat:
4.008 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
4.202 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.283 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+28.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+485.9%
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Saturated Fat
-38.1%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Starch
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Lactose
+928.6%
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Sucrose
+∞%
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Fructose
+13.4%
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Maltose
+58.7%
Equal in Glucose - 1.91
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
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.22 g
Glucose:
1.91 g
Fructose:
2.2 g
Lactose:
0.07 g
Maltose:
0.73 g
Galactose:
0 g
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Lactose
+928.6%
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Fructose
+13.4%
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Maltose
+58.7%
Equal in Glucose - 1.91
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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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 26.03g | 20.57g |
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| Protein | 16.51g | 14.1g |
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| Fats | 14.72g | 11.55g |
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| Carbs | 28.03g | 22.17g |
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| Calories | 308kcal | 244kcal |
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| Starch | 19.87g |
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| Fructose | 1.94g | 2.2g |
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| Sugar | 4.88g | 5.13g |
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| Fiber | 2g | 1.6g |
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| Calcium | 119mg | 84mg |
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| Iron | 2.71mg | 2.41mg |
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| Magnesium | 26mg | 22mg |
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| Phosphorus | 161mg | 124mg |
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| Potassium | 196mg | 227mg |
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| Sodium | 515mg | 427mg |
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| Zinc | 2.49mg | 2.69mg |
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| Copper | 0.111mg | 0.107mg |
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| Manganese | 0.316mg | 0.199mg |
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| Selenium | 19.6µg |
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| Vitamin A | 254IU | 56IU |
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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 | 0mg | 0.9mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.293mg | 0.183mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.363mg | 0.344mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.217mg | 4.452mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.545mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.228mg |
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| Folate | 70µg | 56µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.76µg | 1.28µg |
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| Vitamin K | 4.2µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.155mg |
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| Threonine | 0.571mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.755mg |
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| Leucine | 1.316mg |
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| Lysine | 0.784mg |
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| Methionine | 0.377mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.755mg |
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| Valine | 0.881mg |
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| Histidine | 0.445mg |
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| Cholesterol | 43mg | 39mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.57g | 0.724g |
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| Saturated Fat | 6.473g | 4.008g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.01g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.413g | 4.202g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.658g | 0.283g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 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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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
44%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Quarter Pounder contains less Sodium (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's Quarter Pounder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McDonald's Quarter Pounder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.465g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McDonald's Quarter Pounder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheeseburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.25g)
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 ($)