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

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How are club sandwich and mcDonald's hamburgers different?

  • Club sandwich is higher in phosphorus and vitamin B3; however, mcDonald's hamburgers are richer in iron, vitamin B1,2, folate, vitamin B1, and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for mcDonald's hamburgers is 19% higher.
  • Club sandwich contains 2 times more phosphorus than mcDonald's hamburgers. While club sandwich contains 215mg of phosphorus, mcDonald's hamburgers contain only 107mg.
  • McDonald's hamburgers have less cholesterol.

Fast foods, grilled chicken, bacon and tomato club sandwich, with cheese, lettuce, and mayonnaise and McDONALD'S, Hamburger are the varieties 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 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 15% 38% 17% 108% 32% 53% 46% 64% 42% 143%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +52.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +100.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +33.7%
Contains more IronIron +109.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +45.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -21.6%
~equal in Copper ~0.096mg
~equal in Selenium ~26.2µg

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 15% 12% 12% 1.5% 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% 0% 0% 0% 62% 55% 85% 0% 0% 104% 0% 48% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +43.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +28.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +76.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +106.5%

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% 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 +33%
Contains more WaterWater +17.9%
Contains more FatsFats +25.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +52.4%
~equal in Other ~2.18g

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
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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -11.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +32.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +27.8%

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 hamburger
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 hamburger DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 0.296mg 23%
Iron 1.37mg 2.87mg 19%
Vitamin B5 0.826mg 17%
Phosphorus 215mg 107mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 0.83µg 15%
Manganese 0.322mg 14%
Protein 17.19g 12.92g 9%
Choline 47.8mg 9%
Folate 31µg 64µg 8%
Vitamin K 8.7µg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.172mg 0.247mg 6%
Vitamin B3 5.575mg 4.544mg 6%
Cholesterol 46mg 27mg 6%
Zinc 1.34mg 1.95mg 6%
Sodium 630mg 494mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.186mg 0.239mg 4%
Vitamin C 4.4mg 0.6mg 4%
Fructose 3.3g 4%
Vitamin A 35µg 4%
Vitamin E 0.61mg 4%
Carbs 19.87g 30.28g 3%
Selenium 24.8µg 26.2µg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.88g 1.42g 3%
Magnesium 32mg 21mg 3%
Fats 8.05g 10.09g 3%
Calcium 95mg 127mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 2.949g 3.768g 2%
Saturated fat 3.109g 3.504g 2%
Calories 220kcal 264kcal 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Copper 0.089mg 0.096mg 1%
Potassium 226mg 192mg 1%
Vitamin D 5IU 1%
Net carbs 18.67g 28.98g N/A
Sugar 4.68g 6.03g N/A
Fiber 1.2g 1.3g 0%
Trans fat 0.071g 0.428g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.134g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.135g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Club sandwich McDonald's hamburger
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
37%
Club sandwich
27%
McDonald's hamburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Club sandwich
56%
McDonald's hamburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's hamburger
McDonald's hamburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's hamburger
McDonald's hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 136mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Club sandwich
Club sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.35g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Club sandwich
Club sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.395g)
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 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.