McDonald's cheeseburger vs. Veggie burger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between mcDonald's cheeseburgers and veggie burgers
- The amount of vitamin B1, vitamin B12, manganese, folate, fiber, copper, phosphorus, and magnesium in veggie burgers is higher than in mcDonald's cheeseburgers.
- Veggie burgers cover your daily vitamin B1 needs 202% more than mcDonald's cheeseburgers.
- Veggie burgers have 7 times less cholesterol than mcDonald's cheeseburgers. McDonald's cheeseburgers have 35mg of cholesterol, while veggie burgers have 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +22.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +51.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +180% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +66.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +106.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +47.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +313.5% |
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 CVitamin C | +650% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1088.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +133.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +110.2% |
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:
15.7 g
Fats:
6.3 g
Carbs:
14.27 g
Water:
61.21 g
Other:
2.52 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +87.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +94.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +21% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +36% |
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Other
~2.52g
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
1.44 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.023 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +104.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -67.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +469.9% |
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:
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
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +673.1% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +1892.3% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +800% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +158.3% |
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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 Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.223mg | 2.651mg | 202% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.86µg | 2.01µg | 48% |
| Selenium | 22.6µg | 41% | |
| Manganese | 0.23mg | 0.951mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.303mg | 23% | |
| Folate | 59µg | 124µg | 16% |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 4.9g | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 4.435g | 1.44g | 14% |
| Copper | 0.097mg | 0.2mg | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.355g | 2.023g | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 35mg | 5mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 56mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 140mg | 206mg | 9% |
| Fats | 11.79g | 6.3g | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.289mg | 6% | |
| Zinc | 1.91mg | 1.26mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 27.81g | 14.27g | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.631g | 1.778g | 5% |
| Protein | 12.97g | 15.7g | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 4.2µg | 4% | |
| Calories | 263kcal | 177kcal | 4% |
| Choline | 19.4mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 200mg | 333mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 4.5mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 167mg | 136mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 2.59g | 0.13g | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.23mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 626mg | 569mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.026mg | 3.753mg | 2% |
| Starch | 5.78g | 2% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.26mg | 0.244mg | 1% |
| Iron | 2.35mg | 2.41mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 26.71g | 9.37g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.22g | 1.07g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.647g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.162mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.605mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.78mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.399mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.004mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.291mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.885mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.89mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.465mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.081g | 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%
97%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
71%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Veggie burger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
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 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 ($)