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

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How are Cheeseburger and Wendy's hamburger different?

  • Cheeseburger has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Calcium, Phosphorus, and Manganese, however, Wendy's hamburger is richer in Vitamin B12.
  • Wendy's hamburger covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 29% more than Cheeseburger.
  • Cheeseburger has 4 times more Calcium than Wendy's hamburger. Cheeseburger has 119mg of Calcium, while Wendy's hamburger has 34mg.
  • Wendy's hamburger contains 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% 15% 10% 3% 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 Opinion
Calories 308kcal 213kcal Cheeseburger
Protein 16.51g 12.63g Cheeseburger
Fats 14.72g 10.6g Cheeseburger
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Wendy's hamburger
Net carbs 26.03g 15.52g Cheeseburger
Carbs 28.03g 16.82g Cheeseburger
Cholesterol 43mg 35mg Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin D 2IU Cheeseburger
Magnesium 26mg 18mg Cheeseburger
Calcium 119mg 34mg Cheeseburger
Potassium 196mg 195mg Cheeseburger
Iron 2.71mg 2.73mg Wendy's hamburger
Sugar 4.88g Wendy's hamburger
Fiber 2g 1.3g Cheeseburger
Copper 0.111mg 0.139mg Wendy's hamburger
Zinc 2.49mg 2.47mg Cheeseburger
Starch 19.87g 11.52g Cheeseburger
Phosphorus 161mg 103mg Cheeseburger
Sodium 515mg 395mg Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin A 254IU Cheeseburger
Vitamin A 50µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin E 0.52mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin D 0.1µg Cheeseburger
Manganese 0.316mg 0.187mg Cheeseburger
Selenium 19.6µg 18.2µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B1 0.293mg 0.275mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.205mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B3 5.217mg 3.225mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B5 0.545mg 0.336mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B6 0.228mg 0.114mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B12 0.76µg 1.45µg Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin K 4.2µg 9µg Wendy's hamburger
Folate 70µg Cheeseburger
Trans Fat 0.57g Wendy's hamburger
Choline 28.9mg Cheeseburger
Saturated Fat 6.473g 3.689g Wendy's hamburger
Monounsaturated Fat 5.413g 4.077g Cheeseburger
Polyunsaturated fat 1.658g 1.55g Cheeseburger
Tryptophan 0.155mg 0.133mg Cheeseburger
Threonine 0.571mg 0.459mg Cheeseburger
Isoleucine 0.755mg 0.459mg Cheeseburger
Leucine 1.316mg 0.827mg Cheeseburger
Lysine 0.784mg 0.769mg Cheeseburger
Methionine 0.377mg 0.24mg Cheeseburger
Phenylalanine 0.755mg 0.461mg Cheeseburger
Valine 0.881mg 0.524mg Cheeseburger
Histidine 0.445mg 0.301mg Cheeseburger
Fructose 1.94g 1.32g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.322g Cheeseburger

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.