Hamburger vs. McDonald's Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Hamburger and McDonald's Cheeseburger
- Hamburger has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Iron, and Monounsaturated Fat, while McDonald's Cheeseburger has more Calcium.
- Hamburger covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 24% more than McDonald's Cheeseburger.
- Hamburger contains 2 times more Monounsaturated Fat than McDonald's Cheeseburger. While Hamburger contains 5.495g of Monounsaturated Fat, McDonald's Cheeseburger contains only 3.631g.
- The amount of Sugar in Hamburger is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain 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.
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Iron
+22.6%
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Potassium
+13%
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Sodium
-33.9%
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Zinc
+50.3%
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Calcium
+63.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 20
Equal in Phosphorus - 140
Equal in Copper - 0.097
Equal in Manganese - 0.23
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Iron
+22.6%
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Potassium
+13%
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Sodium
-33.9%
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Zinc
+50.3%
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Calcium
+63.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 20
Equal in Phosphorus - 140
Equal in Copper - 0.097
Equal in Manganese - 0.23
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 B3
+33.3%
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Vitamin B12
+67.4%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.223
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.26
Equal in Folate - 59
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Vitamin B3
+33.3%
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Vitamin B12
+67.4%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.223
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.26
Equal in Folate - 59
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+31.7%
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Fats
+21.8%
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Carbs
+15.4%
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Other
+35.8%
Equal in Water - 45
Protein:
17.08 g
Fats:
14.36 g
Carbs:
24.1 g
Water:
42.67 g
Other:
1.79 g
Protein:
12.97 g
Fats:
11.79 g
Carbs:
27.81 g
Water:
45 g
Other:
2.43 g
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Protein
+31.7%
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Fats
+21.8%
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Carbs
+15.4%
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Other
+35.8%
Equal in Water - 45
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+51.3%
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Saturated Fat
-13%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.355
Saturated Fat:
5.096 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
5.495 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.38 g
Saturated Fat:
4.435 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.631 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.355 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+51.3%
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Saturated Fat
-13%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.355
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Glucose
+73.3%
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Fructose
+27.6%
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Lactose
+315.4%
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Maltose
+40%
Equal in Sucrose - 0.24
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.22 g
Glucose:
1.16 g
Fructose:
2.03 g
Lactose:
0.13 g
Maltose:
0.6 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.24 g
Glucose:
2.01 g
Fructose:
2.59 g
Lactose:
0.54 g
Maltose:
0.84 g
Galactose:
0 g
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Glucose
+73.3%
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Fructose
+27.6%
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Lactose
+315.4%
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Maltose
+40%
Equal in Sucrose - 0.24
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 23.2g | 26.71g |
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| Protein | 17.08g | 12.97g |
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| Fats | 14.36g | 11.79g |
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| Carbs | 24.1g | 27.81g |
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| Calories | 295kcal | 263kcal |
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| Fructose | 2.03g | 2.59g |
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| Sugar | 4.15g | 6.22g |
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| Fiber | 0.9g | 1.1g |
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| Calcium | 102mg | 167mg |
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| Iron | 2.88mg | 2.35mg |
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| Magnesium | 20mg | 20mg | |
| Phosphorus | 136mg | 140mg |
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| Potassium | 226mg | 200mg |
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| Sodium | 414mg | 626mg |
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| Zinc | 2.87mg | 1.91mg |
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| Copper | 0.091mg | 0.097mg |
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| Manganese | 0.217mg | 0.23mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 243IU |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.6mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.217mg | 0.223mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.25mg | 0.26mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.365mg | 4.026mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.31mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.203mg |
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| Folate | 56µg | 59µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.44µg | 0.86µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.206mg |
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| Threonine | 0.666mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.716mg |
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| Leucine | 1.319mg |
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| Lysine | 1.226mg |
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| Methionine | 0.37mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.677mg |
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| Valine | 0.823mg |
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| Histidine | 0.505mg |
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| Cholesterol | 47mg | 35mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.814g | 0.647g |
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| Saturated Fat | 5.096g | 4.435g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.495g | 3.631g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.38g | 0.355g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
30%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's Cheeseburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McDonald's Cheeseburger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.661g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McDonald's Cheeseburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hamburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 212mg)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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