McDonald's Cheeseburger vs. Veggie burger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between McDonald's Cheeseburger and Veggie burger
- The amount of Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, Manganese, Folate, Fiber, Copper, Phosphorus, and Magnesium in Veggie burger is higher than in McDonald's Cheeseburger.
- Veggie burger covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 202% more than McDonald's Cheeseburger.
- Veggie burger has 7 times less Cholesterol than McDonald's Cheeseburger. McDonald's Cheeseburger has 35mg of Cholesterol, while Veggie burger has 5mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are McDONALD'S, Cheeseburger and Veggie burgers or soyburgers, unprepared.
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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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Calcium
+22.8%
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Zinc
+51.6%
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Magnesium
+180%
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Phosphorus
+47.1%
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Potassium
+66.5%
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Copper
+106.2%
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Manganese
+313.5%
Equal in Iron - 2.41
Equal in Sodium - 569
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Calcium
+22.8%
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Zinc
+51.6%
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Magnesium
+180%
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Phosphorus
+47.1%
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Potassium
+66.5%
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Copper
+106.2%
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Manganese
+313.5%
Equal in Iron - 2.41
Equal in Sodium - 569
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 A
+1418.8%
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Vitamin C
+650%
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Vitamin B1
+1088.8%
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Folate
+110.2%
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Vitamin B12
+133.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.244
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.753
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Vitamin A
+1418.8%
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Vitamin C
+650%
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Vitamin B1
+1088.8%
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Folate
+110.2%
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Vitamin B12
+133.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.244
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.753
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+87.1%
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Carbs
+94.9%
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Protein
+21%
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Water
+36%
Equal in Other - 2.52
Protein:
12.97 g
Fats:
11.79 g
Carbs:
27.81 g
Water:
45 g
Other:
2.43 g
Protein:
15.7 g
Fats:
6.3 g
Carbs:
14.27 g
Water:
61.21 g
Other:
2.52 g
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Fats
+87.1%
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Carbs
+94.9%
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Protein
+21%
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Water
+36%
Equal in Other - 2.52
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+104.2%
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Saturated Fat
-67.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+469.9%
Saturated Fat:
4.435 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.631 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.355 g
Saturated Fat:
1.44 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
1.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.023 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+104.2%
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Saturated Fat
-67.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+469.9%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Glucose
+673.1%
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Fructose
+1892.3%
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Lactose
+800%
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Maltose
+∞%
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Starch
+∞%
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Sucrose
+158.3%
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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:
5.78 g
Sucrose:
0.62 g
Glucose:
0.26 g
Fructose:
0.13 g
Lactose:
0.06 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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Glucose
+673.1%
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Fructose
+1892.3%
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Lactose
+800%
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+∞%
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+∞%
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Sucrose
+158.3%
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 Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 26.71g | 9.37g |
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| Protein | 12.97g | 15.7g |
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| Fats | 11.79g | 6.3g |
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| Carbs | 27.81g | 14.27g |
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| Calories | 263kcal | 177kcal |
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| Starch | 5.78g |
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| Fructose | 2.59g | 0.13g |
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| Sugar | 6.22g | 1.07g |
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| Fiber | 1.1g | 4.9g |
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| Calcium | 167mg | 136mg |
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| Iron | 2.35mg | 2.41mg |
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| Magnesium | 20mg | 56mg |
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| Phosphorus | 140mg | 206mg |
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| Potassium | 200mg | 333mg |
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| Sodium | 626mg | 569mg |
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| Zinc | 1.91mg | 1.26mg |
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| Copper | 0.097mg | 0.2mg |
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| Manganese | 0.23mg | 0.951mg |
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| Selenium | 22.6µg |
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| Vitamin A | 243IU | 16IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.23mg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 4.5mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.223mg | 2.651mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.26mg | 0.244mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.026mg | 3.753mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.289mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.303mg |
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| Folate | 59µg | 124µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.86µg | 2.01µg |
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| Vitamin K | 4.2µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.162mg |
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| Threonine | 0.605mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.78mg |
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| Leucine | 1.399mg |
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| Lysine | 1.004mg |
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| Methionine | 0.291mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.885mg |
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| Valine | 0.89mg |
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| Histidine | 0.465mg |
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| Cholesterol | 35mg | 5mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.647g |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.435g | 1.44g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.631g | 1.778g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.355g | 2.023g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.081g |
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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
30%
104%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
71%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Veggie burger is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Veggie burger contains less Sodium (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Veggie burger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Veggie burger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.995g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Veggie burger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Veggie burger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McDonald's Cheeseburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)