McDonald's Cheeseburger vs. Club sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between McDonald's Cheeseburger and Club sandwich
- McDonald's Cheeseburger has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Calcium, Folate, Vitamin B2, and Zinc, however, Club sandwich has more Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from McDonald's Cheeseburger is 16% higher.
- Club sandwich has 2 times less Folate than McDonald's Cheeseburger. McDonald's Cheeseburger has 59µg of Folate, while Club sandwich has 31µg.
- Club sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat.
Food types used in this article are McDONALD'S, Cheeseburger and Fast foods, grilled chicken, bacon and tomato club sandwich, with cheese, lettuce, and mayonnaise.
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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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Calcium
+75.8%
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Iron
+71.5%
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Zinc
+42.5%
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Magnesium
+60%
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Phosphorus
+53.6%
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Potassium
+13%
Equal in Sodium - 630
Equal in Copper - 0.089
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Calcium
+75.8%
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Iron
+71.5%
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Zinc
+42.5%
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Magnesium
+60%
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Phosphorus
+53.6%
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Potassium
+13%
Equal in Sodium - 630
Equal in Copper - 0.089
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 B1
+29.7%
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Vitamin B2
+39.8%
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Folate
+90.3%
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Vitamin B12
+83%
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Vitamin A
+47.7%
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Vitamin C
+633.3%
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Vitamin B3
+38.5%
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Vitamin B1
+29.7%
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Vitamin B2
+39.8%
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Folate
+90.3%
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Vitamin B12
+83%
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Vitamin A
+47.7%
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Vitamin C
+633.3%
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Vitamin B3
+38.5%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+46.5%
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Carbs
+40%
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Protein
+32.5%
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Water
+16.7%
Equal in Other - 2.37
Protein:
12.97 g
Fats:
11.79 g
Carbs:
27.81 g
Water:
45 g
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2.43 g
Protein:
17.19 g
Fats:
8.05 g
Carbs:
19.87 g
Water:
52.52 g
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2.37 g
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Fats
+46.5%
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Carbs
+40%
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Protein
+32.5%
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Water
+16.7%
Equal in Other - 2.37
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+23.1%
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Saturated Fat
-29.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+429.6%
Saturated Fat:
4.435 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.631 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.355 g
Saturated Fat:
3.109 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.949 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.88 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+23.1%
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Saturated Fat
-29.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+429.6%
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 26.71g | 18.67g |
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| Protein | 12.97g | 17.19g |
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| Fats | 11.79g | 8.05g |
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| Carbs | 27.81g | 19.87g |
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| Calories | 263kcal | 220kcal |
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| Fructose | 2.59g |
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| Sugar | 6.22g | 4.68g |
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| Fiber | 1.1g | 1.2g |
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| Calcium | 167mg | 95mg |
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| Iron | 2.35mg | 1.37mg |
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| Magnesium | 20mg | 32mg |
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| Phosphorus | 140mg | 215mg |
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| Potassium | 200mg | 226mg |
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| Sodium | 626mg | 630mg |
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| Zinc | 1.91mg | 1.34mg |
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| Copper | 0.097mg | 0.089mg |
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| Manganese | 0.23mg |
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| Selenium | 24.8µg |
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| Vitamin A | 243IU | 359IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 35µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.61mg |
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| Vitamin D | 5IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 4.4mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.223mg | 0.172mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.26mg | 0.186mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.026mg | 5.575mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.826mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.296mg |
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| Folate | 59µg | 31µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.86µg | 0.47µg |
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| Vitamin K | 8.7µg |
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| Cholesterol | 35mg | 46mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.647g | 0.071g |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.435g | 3.109g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.007g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.004g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.631g | 2.949g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.355g | 1.88g |
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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
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39%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Cheeseburger contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's Cheeseburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Club sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.54g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Club sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.326g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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.