McDonald's Cheeseburger vs. Sprite — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are McDonald's Cheeseburger and Sprite different?
- McDonald's Cheeseburger is higher than Sprite in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Zinc, and Calcium.
- McDonald's Cheeseburger covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 36% more than Sprite.
McDONALD'S, Cheeseburger and Beverages, carbonated, SPRITE, lemon-lime, without caffeine types were used in this article.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +1900% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +8250% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +19900% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2036.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +9600% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +4675% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +11400% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.6% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +26740% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
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:
0.05 g
Fats:
0.02 g
Carbs:
10.14 g
Water:
89.78 g
Other:
0.01 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +25840% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +58850% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +174.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +24200% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +99.5% |
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:
0.65 g
Glucose:
3.13 g
Fructose:
5.19 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +170.8% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +55.7% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +100.4% |
~equal in
Starch
~0g
~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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 263kcal | 40kcal |
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| Protein | 12.97g | 0.05g |
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| Fats | 11.79g | 0.02g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 26.71g | 10.14g |
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| Carbs | 27.81g | 10.14g |
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| Cholesterol | 35mg | 0mg |
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| Magnesium | 20mg | 1mg |
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| Calcium | 167mg | 2mg |
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| Potassium | 200mg | 1mg |
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| Iron | 2.35mg | 0.11mg |
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| Sugar | 6.22g | 8.98g |
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| Fiber | 1.1g | 0g |
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| Copper | 0.097mg | 0.001mg |
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| Zinc | 1.91mg | 0.04mg |
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| Phosphorus | 140mg | 0mg |
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| Sodium | 626mg | 9mg |
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| Vitamin A | 243IU | 0IU |
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| Manganese | 0.23mg | 0.002mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.223mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.26mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.026mg | 0.015mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.86µg | 0µg |
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| Folate | 59µg | 0µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.647g | 0g |
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| Choline | 0.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.435g | 0g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.631g | 0g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.355g | 0g |
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| Fructose | 2.59g | 5.19g |
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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
28%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
1%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sprite is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sprite contains less Sodium (difference - 617mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sprite is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.435g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's Cheeseburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.76g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McDonald's Cheeseburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's Cheeseburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.