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

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The main differences between Club sandwich and McDonald's Cheeseburger

  • Club sandwich has more Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3, however, McDonald's Cheeseburger has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Calcium, Folate, Vitamin B2, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from McDonald's Cheeseburger is 16% higher.
  • McDonald's Cheeseburger has 2 times less Magnesium than Club sandwich. Club sandwich has 32mg of Magnesium, while McDonald's Cheeseburger has 20mg.
  • Club sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Fast foods, grilled chicken, bacon and tomato club sandwich, with cheese, lettuce, and mayonnaise 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 29% 20% 51% 30% 37% 92% 82% 0% 135%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 50% 18% 88% 32% 52% 60% 82% 30% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +60%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +53.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +75.8%
Contains more IronIron +71.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +42.5%
~equal in Copper ~0.097mg
~equal in Sodium ~626mg

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 15% 22% 12% 3% 43% 43% 105% 50% 68% 59% 22% 23% 26%
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% 15% 0% 0% 56% 60% 75% 0% 0% 108% 0% 44% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +47.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +29.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +39.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +83%
Contains more FolateFolate +90.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 8% 20% 53% 2%
Protein: 17.19 g
Fats: 8.05 g
Carbs: 19.87 g
Water: 52.52 g
Other: 2.37 g
13% 12% 28% 45% 2%
Protein: 12.97 g
Fats: 11.79 g
Carbs: 27.81 g
Water: 45 g
Other: 2.43 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +32.5%
Contains more WaterWater +16.7%
Contains more FatsFats +46.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +40%
~equal in Other ~2.43g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 37% 24%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.109 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.949 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.88 g
53% 43% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.435 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.631 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.355 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -29.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +429.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +23.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Club sandwich McDonald's Cheeseburger Opinion
Calories 220kcal 263kcal McDonald's Cheeseburger
Protein 17.19g 12.97g Club sandwich
Fats 8.05g 11.79g McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin C 4.4mg 0.6mg Club sandwich
Net carbs 18.67g 26.71g McDonald's Cheeseburger
Carbs 19.87g 27.81g McDonald's Cheeseburger
Cholesterol 46mg 35mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin D 5IU Club sandwich
Magnesium 32mg 20mg Club sandwich
Calcium 95mg 167mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Potassium 226mg 200mg Club sandwich
Iron 1.37mg 2.35mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Sugar 4.68g 6.22g Club sandwich
Fiber 1.2g 1.1g Club sandwich
Copper 0.089mg 0.097mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Zinc 1.34mg 1.91mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Phosphorus 215mg 140mg Club sandwich
Sodium 630mg 626mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin A 359IU 243IU Club sandwich
Vitamin A 35µg Club sandwich
Vitamin E 0.61mg Club sandwich
Vitamin D 0.1µg Club sandwich
Manganese 0.23mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Selenium 24.8µg Club sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.172mg 0.223mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin B2 0.186mg 0.26mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin B3 5.575mg 4.026mg Club sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.826mg Club sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.296mg Club sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 0.86µg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin K 8.7µg Club sandwich
Folate 31µg 59µg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Trans Fat 0.071g 0.647g Club sandwich
Choline 47.8mg Club sandwich
Saturated Fat 3.109g 4.435g Club sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 2.949g 3.631g McDonald's Cheeseburger
Polyunsaturated fat 1.88g 0.355g Club sandwich
Fructose 2.59g McDonald's Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g Club sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g Club sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g Club sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Club sandwich McDonald's Cheeseburger
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
38%
Club sandwich
28%
McDonald's Cheeseburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Club sandwich
43%
McDonald's Cheeseburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's Cheeseburger
McDonald's Cheeseburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Cheeseburger
McDonald's Cheeseburger contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Club sandwich
Club sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.54g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Club sandwich
Club sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.326g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Club sandwich
Club sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Club sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170752/nutrients
  2. McDonald's Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170320/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.