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McDonald's Cheeseburger vs. Pizza — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between McDonald's Cheeseburger and Pizza

  • McDonald's Cheeseburger has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Pizza has more Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Folate, and Manganese.
  • McDonald's Cheeseburger's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 18% more.
  • McDonald's Cheeseburger has 2 times more Cholesterol than Pizza. McDonald's Cheeseburger has 35mg of Cholesterol, while Pizza has 17mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are McDONALD'S, Cheeseburger and Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, 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.
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%
Pizza
Pizza
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 56% 15% 93% 35% 37% 93% 78% 47% 109%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +16.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +42.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +12.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +54.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +56.5%
~equal in Iron ~2.48mg
~equal in Copper ~0.105mg
~equal in Sodium ~598mg

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%
Pizza
Pizza
8
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 4.7% 21% 17% 0% 98% 45% 72% 0% 18% 53% 17% 70% 8.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +104.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +47.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +74.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +57.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~3.825mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg

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
Pizza
Pizza
1
11% 10% 33% 43% 2%
Protein: 11.39 g
Fats: 9.69 g
Carbs: 33.33 g
Water: 43.17 g
Other: 2.42 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +13.9%
Contains more FatsFats +21.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +19.8%
~equal in Water ~43.17g
~equal in Other ~2.42g

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
Pizza
Pizza
1
51% 30% 19%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.465 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.681 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +39.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +373.5%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~4.465g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 32% 42% 9% 14%
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
Pizza
Pizza
3
88% 3% 3% 3%
Starch: 26.95 g
Sucrose: 0.2 g
Glucose: 0.78 g
Fructose: 1 g
Lactose: 0.42 g
Maltose: 1.05 g
Galactose: 0.13 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +20%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +157.7%
Contains more FructoseFructose +159%
Contains more LactoseLactose +28.6%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +25%
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.
McDonald's Cheeseburger Pizza
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McDonald's Cheeseburger Pizza Opinion
Calories 263kcal 266kcal Pizza
Protein 12.97g 11.39g McDonald's Cheeseburger
Fats 11.79g 9.69g McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin C 0.6mg 1.4mg Pizza
Net carbs 26.71g 31.03g Pizza
Carbs 27.81g 33.33g Pizza
Cholesterol 35mg 17mg Pizza
Magnesium 20mg 24mg Pizza
Calcium 167mg 188mg Pizza
Potassium 200mg 172mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Iron 2.35mg 2.48mg Pizza
Sugar 6.22g 3.58g Pizza
Fiber 1.1g 2.3g Pizza
Copper 0.097mg 0.105mg Pizza
Zinc 1.91mg 1.34mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Starch 26.95g Pizza
Phosphorus 140mg 216mg Pizza
Sodium 626mg 598mg Pizza
Vitamin A 243IU 358IU Pizza
Vitamin A 69µg Pizza
Vitamin E 0.83mg Pizza
Manganese 0.23mg 0.36mg Pizza
Selenium 19.9µg Pizza
Vitamin B1 0.223mg 0.39mg Pizza
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.195mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin B3 4.026mg 3.825mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin B6 0.08mg Pizza
Vitamin B12 0.86µg 0.42µg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin K 6.7µg Pizza
Folate 59µg 93µg Pizza
Trans Fat 0.647g 0.241g Pizza
Choline 16.4mg Pizza
Saturated Fat 4.435g 4.465g McDonald's Cheeseburger
Monounsaturated Fat 3.631g 2.608g McDonald's Cheeseburger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.355g 1.681g Pizza
Threonine 0.41mg Pizza
Isoleucine 0.564mg Pizza
Leucine 1.139mg Pizza
Lysine 0.77mg Pizza
Methionine 0.264mg Pizza
Phenylalanine 0.664mg Pizza
Valine 0.72mg Pizza
Histidine 0.355mg Pizza
Fructose 2.59g 1g McDonald's Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g Pizza
Omega-3 - ALA 0.175g Pizza
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g Pizza
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Pizza
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Pizza
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Pizza
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.367g Pizza

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McDonald's Cheeseburger Pizza
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
33%
Pizza
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
McDonald's Cheeseburger
58%
Pizza

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pizza
Pizza contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McDonald's Cheeseburger
McDonald's Cheeseburger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McDonald's Cheeseburger
McDonald's Cheeseburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Pizza - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173292/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.