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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 50% 18% 88% 32% 52% 60% 82% 30% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 29% 20% 51% 30% 37% 92% 82% 0% 135%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +75.8%
Contains more IronIron +71.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +42.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +60%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +53.6%
~equal in Copper ~0.089mg
~equal in Sodium ~630mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 2% 15% 0% 0% 56% 60% 75% 0% 0% 108% 0% 44% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 15% 22% 12% 3% 43% 43% 105% 50% 68% 59% 22% 23% 26%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +29.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +39.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +83%
Contains more FolateFolate +90.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +47.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +38.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 12% 28% 45% 2%
Protein: 12.97 g
Fats: 11.79 g
Carbs: 27.81 g
Water: 45 g
Other: 2.43 g
17% 8% 20% 53% 2%
Protein: 17.19 g
Fats: 8.05 g
Carbs: 19.87 g
Water: 52.52 g
Other: 2.37 g
Contains more FatsFats +46.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +40%
Contains more ProteinProtein +32.5%
Contains more WaterWater +16.7%
~equal in Other ~2.37g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
53% 43% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.435 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.631 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.355 g
39% 37% 24%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.109 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.949 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.88 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +23.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -29.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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.
McDonald's Cheeseburger Club sandwich
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McDonald's Cheeseburger Club sandwich Opinion
Calories 263kcal 220kcal McDonald's Cheeseburger
Protein 12.97g 17.19g Club sandwich
Fats 11.79g 8.05g McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin C 0.6mg 4.4mg Club sandwich
Net carbs 26.71g 18.67g McDonald's Cheeseburger
Carbs 27.81g 19.87g McDonald's Cheeseburger
Cholesterol 35mg 46mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin D 5IU Club sandwich
Magnesium 20mg 32mg Club sandwich
Calcium 167mg 95mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Potassium 200mg 226mg Club sandwich
Iron 2.35mg 1.37mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Sugar 6.22g 4.68g Club sandwich
Fiber 1.1g 1.2g Club sandwich
Copper 0.097mg 0.089mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Zinc 1.91mg 1.34mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Phosphorus 140mg 215mg Club sandwich
Sodium 626mg 630mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin A 243IU 359IU Club sandwich
Vitamin A 35µg Club sandwich
Vitamin E 0.61mg Club sandwich
Vitamin D 0.1µg Club sandwich
Manganese 0.23mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Selenium 24.8µg Club sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.223mg 0.172mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.186mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin B3 4.026mg 5.575mg Club sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.826mg Club sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.296mg Club sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.86µg 0.47µg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin K 8.7µg Club sandwich
Folate 59µg 31µg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Trans Fat 0.647g 0.071g Club sandwich
Choline 47.8mg Club sandwich
Saturated Fat 4.435g 3.109g Club sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 3.631g 2.949g McDonald's Cheeseburger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.355g 1.88g Club sandwich
Fructose 2.59g McDonald's Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g Club sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g Club sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g Club sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
McDonald's Cheeseburger Club sandwich
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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%
McDonald's Cheeseburger
38%
Club sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
McDonald's Cheeseburger
50%
Club sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's Cheeseburger
McDonald's Cheeseburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Cheeseburger
McDonald's Cheeseburger contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Club sandwich
Club sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.54g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Club sandwich
Club sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.326g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Club sandwich
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.

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 Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170320/nutrients
  2. Club sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170752/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.