McDonald's cheeseburger vs. Hamburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between mcDonald's cheeseburgers and hamburgers
- McDonald's cheeseburgers have more calcium, while hamburgers have more vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B3, iron, and monounsaturated fat.
- Hamburgers cover your daily need for vitamin B12, 24% more than mcDonald's cheeseburgers.
- McDonald's cheeseburgers contain 2 times more calcium than hamburgers. While mcDonald's cheeseburgers contain 167mg of calcium, hamburgers contain only 102mg.
- The amount of sodium in hamburgers is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison McDONALD'S, Cheeseburger and Fast foods, hamburger; double, 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 | +63.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +13% |
| Contains more IronIron | +22.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +50.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33.9% |
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 | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +67.4% |
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:
17.08 g
Fats:
14.36 g
Carbs:
24.1 g
Water:
42.67 g
Other:
1.79 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +15.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +35.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +31.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +21.8% |
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Water
~42.67g
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
5.096 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.495 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.38 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -13% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +51.3% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.38g
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:
0.22 g
Glucose:
1.16 g
Fructose:
2.03 g
Lactose:
0.13 g
Maltose:
0.6 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +73.3% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +27.6% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +315.4% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +40% |
~equal in
Starch
~0g
~equal in
Sucrose
~0.22g
~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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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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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| Vitamin B12 | 0.86µg | 1.44µg | 24% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.203mg | 16% | |
| Sodium | 626mg | 414mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 1.91mg | 2.87mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.026mg | 5.365mg | 8% |
| Protein | 12.97g | 17.08g | 8% |
| Calcium | 167mg | 102mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2.35mg | 2.88mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.31mg | 6% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.631g | 5.495g | 5% |
| Fats | 11.79g | 14.36g | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 35mg | 47mg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 4.435g | 5.096g | 3% |
| Calories | 263kcal | 295kcal | 2% |
| Folate | 59µg | 56µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.223mg | 0.217mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.26mg | 0.25mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.23mg | 0.217mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 27.81g | 24.1g | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 140mg | 136mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 2.59g | 2.03g | 1% |
| Potassium | 200mg | 226mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 0.9g | 1% |
| Copper | 0.097mg | 0.091mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 26.71g | 23.2g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 20mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 6.22g | 4.15g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.647g | 0.814g | N/A |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.355g | 0.38g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.206mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.666mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.716mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.319mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.226mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.37mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.677mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.823mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.505mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
38%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
42%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's cheeseburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
McDonald's cheeseburger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.661g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McDonald's cheeseburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hamburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 212mg)
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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