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

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How are Hamburger and McDonald's hamburger different?

  • Hamburger is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B3, and Monounsaturated Fat, while McDonald's hamburger is higher in Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Hamburger covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 25% more than McDonald's hamburger.
  • Hamburger contains 2 times more Cholesterol than McDonald's hamburger. Hamburger contains 47mg of Cholesterol, while McDonald's hamburger contains 27mg.

Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain and McDONALD'S, Hamburger 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.
Contains more Phosphorus +27.1%
Contains more Potassium +17.7%
Contains less Sodium -16.2%
Contains more Zinc +47.2%
Contains more Calcium +24.5%
Contains more Manganese +48.4%
Equal in Iron - 2.87
Equal in Magnesium - 21
Equal in Copper - 0.096
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 108% 15% 59% 20% 54% 79% 31% 29% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 108% 15% 46% 17% 65% 54% 32% 43% 143%
Contains more Phosphorus +27.1%
Contains more Potassium +17.7%
Contains less Sodium -16.2%
Contains more Zinc +47.2%
Contains more Calcium +24.5%
Contains more Manganese +48.4%
Equal in Iron - 2.87
Equal in Magnesium - 21
Equal in Copper - 0.096

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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Contains more Vitamin B3 +18.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +73.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.8%
Contains more Folate +14.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.239
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 55% 58% 101% 19% 47% 43% 180% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 2% 62% 56% 86% 0% 0% 48% 104% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +73.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.8%
Contains more Folate +14.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.239

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +32.2%
Contains more Fats +42.3%
Contains more Carbs +25.6%
Contains more Other +21.8%
Equal in Water - 44.53
17% 14% 24% 43% 2%
Protein: 17.08 g
Fats: 14.36 g
Carbs: 24.1 g
Water: 42.67 g
Other: 1.79 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 Protein +32.2%
Contains more Fats +42.3%
Contains more Carbs +25.6%
Contains more Other +21.8%
Equal in Water - 44.53

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +45.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -31.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +273.7%
46% 50% 3%
Saturated Fat: 5.096 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.495 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.38 g
40% 43% 16%
Saturated Fat: 3.504 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.768 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.42 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +45.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -31.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +273.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +81%
Contains more Fructose +62.6%
Equal in Maltose - 0.63
5% 28% 49% 3% 14%
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
35% 55% 10%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.1 g
Fructose: 3.3 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.63 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +81%
Contains more Fructose +62.6%
Equal in Maltose - 0.63

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hamburger McDonald's hamburger Opinion
Net carbs 23.2g 28.98g McDonald's hamburger
Protein 17.08g 12.92g Hamburger
Fats 14.36g 10.09g Hamburger
Carbs 24.1g 30.28g McDonald's hamburger
Calories 295kcal 264kcal Hamburger
Fructose 2.03g 3.3g McDonald's hamburger
Sugar 4.15g 6.03g Hamburger
Fiber 0.9g 1.3g McDonald's hamburger
Calcium 102mg 127mg McDonald's hamburger
Iron 2.88mg 2.87mg Hamburger
Magnesium 20mg 21mg McDonald's hamburger
Phosphorus 136mg 107mg Hamburger
Potassium 226mg 192mg Hamburger
Sodium 414mg 494mg Hamburger
Zinc 2.87mg 1.95mg Hamburger
Copper 0.091mg 0.096mg McDonald's hamburger
Manganese 0.217mg 0.322mg McDonald's hamburger
Selenium 26.2µg McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin A 0IU 55IU McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin B1 0.217mg 0.247mg McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.239mg Hamburger
Vitamin B3 5.365mg 4.544mg Hamburger
Vitamin B5 0.31mg Hamburger
Vitamin B6 0.203mg Hamburger
Folate 56µg 64µg McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin B12 1.44µg 0.83µg Hamburger
Tryptophan 0.206mg Hamburger
Threonine 0.666mg Hamburger
Isoleucine 0.716mg Hamburger
Leucine 1.319mg Hamburger
Lysine 1.226mg Hamburger
Methionine 0.37mg Hamburger
Phenylalanine 0.677mg Hamburger
Valine 0.823mg Hamburger
Histidine 0.505mg Hamburger
Cholesterol 47mg 27mg McDonald's hamburger
Trans Fat 0.814g 0.428g McDonald's hamburger
Saturated Fat 5.096g 3.504g McDonald's hamburger
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g McDonald's hamburger
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g McDonald's hamburger
Monounsaturated Fat 5.495g 3.768g Hamburger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.38g 1.42g McDonald's hamburger
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g McDonald's hamburger
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.135g McDonald's hamburger
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g McDonald's hamburger
Omega-3 - ALA 0.134g McDonald's hamburger
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g McDonald's hamburger
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g McDonald's hamburger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hamburger McDonald's hamburger
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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%
Hamburger
30%
McDonald's hamburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Hamburger
56%
McDonald's hamburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's hamburger
McDonald's hamburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McDonald's hamburger
McDonald's hamburger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.592g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McDonald's hamburger
McDonald's hamburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hamburger
Hamburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hamburger
Hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 80mg)
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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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. 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.

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