McDonald's cheeseburger vs. Fast food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between mcDonald's cheeseburgers and fast food
- McDonald's cheeseburgers have more calcium; however, fast food is richer in vitamin B3, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, zinc, manganese, and folate.
- McDonald's cheeseburgers cover your daily sodium needs 13% more than fast food.
- Fast food has 3 times less calcium than mcDonald's cheeseburgers. McDonald's cheeseburgers have 167mg of calcium, while fast food has 62mg.
- Fast food contains less sodium.
Specific food types used in this comparison are McDONALD'S, Cheeseburger and Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain.
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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 | +169.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +35% |
| Contains more IronIron | +30.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +24.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +31.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -47.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +55.2% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +42.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +39.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +39.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +35.6% |
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:
16.52 g
Fats:
12.01 g
Carbs:
31.5 g
Water:
38.45 g
Other:
1.52 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +17% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +59.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +27.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +13.3% |
~equal in
Fats
~12.01g
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
4.493 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.68 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +33.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +373.2% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~4.493g
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:
22.87 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
2.05 g
Fructose:
2.27 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.57 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +14.1% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +47.4% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
~equal in
Glucose
~2.05g
~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 Glycemic Index |
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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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 20.3µg | 37% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.212mg | 16% | |
| Sodium | 626mg | 331mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.53mg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 167mg | 62mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.026mg | 5.617mg | 10% |
| Starch | 22.87g | 9% | |
| Iron | 2.35mg | 3.06mg | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.355g | 1.68g | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.26mg | 0.363mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.223mg | 0.317mg | 8% |
| Protein | 12.97g | 16.52g | 7% |
| Choline | 34.4mg | 6% | |
| Zinc | 1.91mg | 2.52mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.23mg | 0.357mg | 6% |
| Folate | 59µg | 80µg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 4.9µg | 4% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 3% | |
| Copper | 0.097mg | 0.121mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.631g | 4.835g | 3% |
| Calories | 263kcal | 297kcal | 2% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 27mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 1.7g | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 9µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 27.81g | 31.5g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 35mg | 33mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.86µg | 0.89µg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 140mg | 134mg | 1% |
| Fats | 11.79g | 12.01g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 26.71g | 29.8g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Potassium | 200mg | 197mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 6.22g | 4.88g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.647g | 0.514g | N/A |
| Saturated fat | 4.435g | 4.493g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.144mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.46mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.642mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.13mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.785mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.306mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.67mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.728mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.402mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 2.59g | 2.27g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.121g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.391g | N/A |
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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
27%
43%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
McDonald's cheeseburger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.058000000000001g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McDonald's cheeseburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fast food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fast food is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fast food contains less Sodium (difference - 295mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins
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.