McDonald's cheeseburger vs. Pizza — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between mcDonald's cheeseburgers and pizza
- McDonald's cheeseburgers have more vitamin B12, zinc, and monounsaturated fat; however, pizza has more vitamin B1, phosphorus, folate, and manganese.
- McDonald's cheeseburgers' daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 18% more.
- McDonald's cheeseburgers have 2 times more cholesterol than pizza. McDonald's cheeseburgers have 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.
| 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% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +104.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +133.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +74.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +57.6% |
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:
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
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
4.465 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
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
| 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.
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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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| 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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| Selenium | 19.9µg | 36% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.86µg | 0.42µg | 18% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.223mg | 0.39mg | 14% |
| Starch | 26.95g | 11% | |
| Phosphorus | 140mg | 216mg | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.355g | 1.681g | 9% |
| Folate | 59µg | 93µg | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 69µg | 8% | |
| Vitamin K | 6.7µg | 6% | |
| Manganese | 0.23mg | 0.36mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.83mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 6% | |
| Cholesterol | 35mg | 17mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.26mg | 0.195mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 2.3g | 5% |
| Zinc | 1.91mg | 1.34mg | 5% |
| Choline | 16.4mg | 3% | |
| Protein | 12.97g | 11.39g | 3% |
| Fats | 11.79g | 9.69g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.631g | 2.608g | 3% |
| Iron | 2.35mg | 2.48mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 167mg | 188mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 27.81g | 33.33g | 2% |
| Fructose | 2.59g | 1g | 2% |
| Sodium | 626mg | 598mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 200mg | 172mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 24mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.097mg | 0.105mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.026mg | 3.825mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 1.4mg | 1% |
| Calories | 263kcal | 266kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 26.71g | 31.03g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.22g | 3.58g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.647g | 0.241g | N/A |
| Saturated fat | 4.435g | 4.465g | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.41mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.564mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.139mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.77mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.264mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.664mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.72mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.355mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.175g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.367g | 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%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
58%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
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 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 ($)