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

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How are cheeseburgers and wendy's hamburgers different?

  • Cheeseburgers have more vitamin B3, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, calcium, phosphorus, and manganese; however, wendy's hamburgers are richer in vitamin B12.
  • Wendy's hamburgers cover your daily need for vitamin B12, 29% more than cheeseburgers.
  • Cheeseburgers have 4 times more calcium than wendy's hamburgers. Cheeseburgers have 119mg of calcium, while wendy's hamburgers have 34mg.
  • Wendy's hamburgers contain less saturated fat.

Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain and WENDY'S, CLASSIC SINGLE Hamburger, no cheese 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.
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 13% 10% 17% 102% 46% 67% 44% 52% 24% 99%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +44.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +250%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +56.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +69%
Contains more CopperCopper +25.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -23.3%
~equal in Potassium ~195mg
~equal in Iron ~2.73mg
~equal in Zinc ~2.47mg
~equal in Selenium ~18.2µg

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 1.7% 0% 0% 0% 69% 47% 60% 20% 26% 181% 23% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +77.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +61.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +62.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +90.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +114.3%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.275mg

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% 11% 17% 58%
Protein: 12.63 g
Fats: 10.6 g
Carbs: 16.82 g
Water: 58.41 g
Other: 1.54 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +30.7%
Contains more FatsFats +38.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +66.6%
Contains more OtherOther +37%
Contains more WaterWater +51.2%

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% 44% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.689 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.55 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +32.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -43%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~1.55g

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
81% 8% 9%
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
Contains more StarchStarch +72.5%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +54.4%
Contains more FructoseFructose +47%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +109.1%
~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 Wendy's hamburger
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheeseburger Wendy's hamburger DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.76µg 1.45µg 29%
Folate 70µg 18%
Saturated fat 6.473g 3.689g 13%
Vitamin B3 5.217mg 3.225mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.205mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.228mg 0.114mg 9%
Calcium 119mg 34mg 9%
Phosphorus 161mg 103mg 8%
Protein 16.51g 12.63g 8%
Fats 14.72g 10.6g 6%
Manganese 0.316mg 0.187mg 6%
Vitamin A 50µg 6%
Calories 308kcal 213kcal 5%
Choline 28.9mg 5%
Sodium 515mg 395mg 5%
Vitamin K 4.2µg 9µg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.545mg 0.336mg 4%
Carbs 28.03g 16.82g 4%
Starch 19.87g 11.52g 3%
Cholesterol 43mg 35mg 3%
Copper 0.111mg 0.139mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.52mg 3%
Fiber 2g 1.3g 3%
Selenium 19.6µg 18.2µg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 5.413g 4.077g 3%
Vitamin B1 0.293mg 0.275mg 2%
Magnesium 26mg 18mg 2%
Fructose 1.94g 1.32g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.658g 1.55g 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 26.03g 15.52g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Potassium 196mg 195mg 0%
Iron 2.71mg 2.73mg 0%
Sugar 4.88g N/A
Zinc 2.49mg 2.47mg 0%
Trans fat 0.57g N/A
Tryptophan 0.155mg 0.133mg 0%
Threonine 0.571mg 0.459mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.755mg 0.459mg 0%
Leucine 1.316mg 0.827mg 0%
Lysine 0.784mg 0.769mg 0%
Methionine 0.377mg 0.24mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.755mg 0.461mg 0%
Valine 0.881mg 0.524mg 0%
Histidine 0.445mg 0.301mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.322g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cheeseburger Wendy'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
33%
Wendy's hamburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cheeseburger
48%
Wendy's hamburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wendy's hamburger
Wendy's hamburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wendy's hamburger
Wendy's hamburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wendy's hamburger
Wendy's hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 120mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wendy's hamburger
Wendy's hamburger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.784g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wendy's hamburger
Wendy's hamburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)

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. Wendy's hamburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170722/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.