McDonald's cheeseburger vs. BURGER KING, Hamburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between mcDonald's cheeseburgers and bURGER KING, Hamburger
- McDonald's cheeseburgers have more calcium, while bURGER KING, Hamburger has more vitamin B1, iron, and polyunsaturated fat.
- McDonald's cheeseburgers contain 2 times more calcium than bURGER KING, Hamburger. While mcDonald's cheeseburgers contain 167mg of calcium, bURGER KING, Hamburger contains only 76mg.
- The amount of sodium in bURGER KING, Hamburger is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison McDONALD'S, Cheeseburger and BURGER KING, Hamburger.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +119.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +25% |
| Contains more IronIron | +22.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +24.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +24.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -26.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +42.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +14.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +49.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
12.97 g
Fats:
11.79 g
Carbs:
27.81 g
Water:
45 g
Other:
2.43 g
Protein:
14.85 g
Fats:
10.55 g
Carbs:
26.76 g
Water:
45.97 g
Other:
1.87 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +11.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +29.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +14.5% |
~equal in
Carbs
~26.76g
~equal in
Water
~45.97g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
4.435 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.631 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.355 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
3.821 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.249 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.244 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -13.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +17% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +250.4% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
2.27 g
Fructose:
2.73 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.6 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +40% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +12.9% |
~equal in
Starch
~0g
~equal in
Fructose
~2.73g
~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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 263kcal | 261kcal |
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| Protein | 12.97g | 14.85g |
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| Fats | 11.79g | 10.55g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 0.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 26.71g | 25.76g |
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| Carbs | 27.81g | 26.76g |
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| Cholesterol | 35mg | 35mg | |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 25mg |
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| Calcium | 167mg | 76mg |
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| Potassium | 200mg | 217mg |
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| Iron | 2.35mg | 2.87mg |
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| Sugar | 6.22g | 5.6g |
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| Fiber | 1.1g | 1g |
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| Copper | 0.097mg | 0.121mg |
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| Zinc | 1.91mg | 2.38mg |
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| Phosphorus | 140mg | 126mg |
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| Sodium | 626mg | 461mg |
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| Vitamin A | 243IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.04mg |
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| Manganese | 0.23mg | 0.327mg |
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| Selenium | 24.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.223mg | 0.334mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.26mg | 0.227mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.026mg | 3.947mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.222mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.101mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.86µg |
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| Vitamin K | 5.5µg |
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| Folate | 59µg | 64µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.647g | 0.467g |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.435g | 3.821g |
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| Monounsaturated fat | 3.631g | 4.249g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.355g | 1.244g |
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| Fructose | 2.59g | 2.73g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.106g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.009g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.012g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.967g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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
28%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
57%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
BURGER KING, Hamburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
BURGER KING, Hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 165mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
BURGER KING, Hamburger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.614g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
BURGER KING, Hamburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (35 mg)
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 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.