McDonald's Cheeseburger vs. Caesar salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between McDonald's Cheeseburger and Caesar salad
- McDonald's Cheeseburger has more Vitamin B12, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Caesar salad is richer in Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, and Calcium.
- McDonald's Cheeseburger covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 19% more than Caesar salad.
- Caesar salad has 2 times less Sugar than McDonald's Cheeseburger. McDonald's Cheeseburger has 6.22g of Sugar, while Caesar salad has 4.02g.
Specific food types used in this comparison are McDONALD'S, Cheeseburger and LITTLE CAESARS 14" Original Round Cheese Pizza, Regular Crust.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +17.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +18.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +40% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +39.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +29.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +65% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -27.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +39.6% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +24.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +115% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +48.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +69.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +14.2% |
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:
13.39 g
Fats:
9.54 g
Carbs:
31.5 g
Water:
43.39 g
Other:
2.18 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +23.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +11.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +13.3% |
~equal in
Protein
~13.39g
~equal in
Water
~43.39g
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
4.206 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.461 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +52.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +311.5% |
~equal in
Saturated Fat
~4.206g
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:
25.29 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0.98 g
Fructose:
1.13 g
Lactose:
0.07 g
Maltose:
1.67 g
Galactose:
0.16 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +105.1% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +129.2% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +671.4% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +98.8% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 263kcal | 265kcal |
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| Protein | 12.97g | 13.39g |
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| Fats | 11.79g | 9.54g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 26.71g | 29.8g |
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| Carbs | 27.81g | 31.5g |
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| Cholesterol | 35mg | 24mg |
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| Magnesium | 20mg | 28mg |
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| Calcium | 167mg | 233mg |
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| Potassium | 200mg | 170mg |
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| Iron | 2.35mg | 2.34mg |
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| Sugar | 6.22g | 4.02g |
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| Fiber | 1.1g | 1.7g |
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| Copper | 0.097mg | 0.126mg |
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| Zinc | 1.91mg | 1.61mg |
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| Starch | 25.29g |
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| Phosphorus | 140mg | 231mg |
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| Sodium | 626mg | 454mg |
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| Vitamin A | 243IU | 360IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 78µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.61mg |
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| Manganese | 0.23mg | 0.321mg |
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| Selenium | 31.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.223mg | 0.377mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.26mg | 0.297mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.026mg | 3.237mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.447mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.86µg | 0.4µg |
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| Vitamin K | 5.9µg |
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| Folate | 59µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.647g |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.435g | 4.206g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.631g | 2.38g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.355g | 1.461g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.15mg |
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| Threonine | 0.393mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.547mg |
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| Leucine | 1.137mg |
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| Lysine | 0.523mg |
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| Methionine | 0.3mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.717mg |
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| Valine | 0.7mg |
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| Histidine | 0.36mg |
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| Fructose | 2.59g | 1.13g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.155g |
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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
28%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
65%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McDonald's Cheeseburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caesar salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caesar salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caesar salad contains less Sodium (difference - 172mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caesar salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.229g)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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