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.
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Potassium
+16.3%
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Zinc
+42.5%
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Calcium
+12.6%
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Magnesium
+20%
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Phosphorus
+54.3%
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Manganese
+56.5%
Equal in Iron - 2.48
Equal in Sodium - 598
Equal in Copper - 0.105
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Potassium
+16.3%
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Zinc
+42.5%
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Calcium
+12.6%
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Magnesium
+20%
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Phosphorus
+54.3%
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Manganese
+56.5%
Equal in Iron - 2.48
Equal in Sodium - 598
Equal in Copper - 0.105
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 B2
+33.3%
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Vitamin B12
+104.8%
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Vitamin A
+47.3%
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Vitamin C
+133.3%
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Vitamin B1
+74.9%
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Folate
+57.6%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.825
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Vitamin B2
+33.3%
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Vitamin B12
+104.8%
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Vitamin A
+47.3%
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Vitamin C
+133.3%
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Vitamin B1
+74.9%
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Folate
+57.6%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.825
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+13.9%
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Fats
+21.7%
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Carbs
+19.8%
Equal in Water - 43.17
Equal in Other - 2.42
Protein:
12.97 g
Fats:
11.79 g
Carbs:
27.81 g
Water:
45 g
Other:
2.43 g
Protein:
11.39 g
Fats:
9.69 g
Carbs:
33.33 g
Water:
43.17 g
Other:
2.42 g
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Protein
+13.9%
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Fats
+21.7%
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Carbs
+19.8%
Equal in Water - 43.17
Equal in Other - 2.42
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+39.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+373.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 4.465
Saturated Fat:
4.435 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.631 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.355 g
Saturated Fat:
4.465 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.681 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+39.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+373.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 4.465
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Sucrose
+20%
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Glucose
+157.7%
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Fructose
+159%
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Lactose
+28.6%
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Starch
+∞%
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Maltose
+25%
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Galactose
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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:
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
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Sucrose
+20%
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Glucose
+157.7%
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Fructose
+159%
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Lactose
+28.6%
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Maltose
+25%
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+∞%
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 26.71g | 31.03g |
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| Protein | 12.97g | 11.39g |
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| Fats | 11.79g | 9.69g |
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| Carbs | 27.81g | 33.33g |
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| Calories | 263kcal | 266kcal |
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| Starch | 26.95g |
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| Fructose | 2.59g | 1g |
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| Sugar | 6.22g | 3.58g |
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| Fiber | 1.1g | 2.3g |
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| Calcium | 167mg | 188mg |
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| Iron | 2.35mg | 2.48mg |
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| Magnesium | 20mg | 24mg |
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| Phosphorus | 140mg | 216mg |
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| Potassium | 200mg | 172mg |
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| Sodium | 626mg | 598mg |
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| Zinc | 1.91mg | 1.34mg |
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| Copper | 0.097mg | 0.105mg |
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| Manganese | 0.23mg | 0.36mg |
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| Selenium | 19.9µg |
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| Vitamin A | 243IU | 358IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 69µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.83mg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 1.4mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.223mg | 0.39mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.26mg | 0.195mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.026mg | 3.825mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg |
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| Folate | 59µg | 93µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.86µg | 0.42µg |
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| Vitamin K | 6.7µg |
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| Threonine | 0.41mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.564mg |
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| Leucine | 1.139mg |
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| Lysine | 0.77mg |
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| Methionine | 0.264mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.664mg |
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| Valine | 0.72mg |
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| Histidine | 0.355mg |
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| Cholesterol | 35mg | 17mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.647g | 0.241g |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.435g | 4.465g |
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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 | 2.608g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.355g | 1.681g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.367g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.175g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.009g |
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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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35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
58%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pizza is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pizza contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pizza is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pizza is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McDonald's Cheeseburger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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 ($)