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McDonald's hamburger vs. Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between McDonald's hamburger and Cheeseburger?

  • McDonald's hamburger is higher in Selenium, however, Cheeseburger is richer in Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Cheeseburger's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 15% more.
  • McDonald's hamburger has less Cholesterol.

We used McDONALD'S, Hamburger and Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain types 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 Selenium +33.7%
Contains more Magnesium +23.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +50.5%
Contains more Zinc +27.7%
Contains more Copper +15.6%
Equal in Calcium - 119
Equal in Iron - 2.71
Equal in Potassium - 196
Equal in Sodium - 515
Equal in Manganese - 0.316
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 108% 15% 46% 17% 65% 54% 32% 43% 143%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 102% 19% 69% 18% 68% 68% 37% 42% 107%
Contains more Selenium +33.7%
Contains more Magnesium +23.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +50.5%
Contains more Zinc +27.7%
Contains more Copper +15.6%
Equal in Calcium - 119
Equal in Iron - 2.71
Equal in Potassium - 196
Equal in Sodium - 515
Equal in Manganese - 0.316

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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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +361.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +18.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +51.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.8%
Equal in Folate - 70
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.76
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 2% 62% 56% 86% 0% 0% 48% 104% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 11% 3% 0% 74% 84% 98% 33% 53% 53% 96% 11%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +361.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +18.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +51.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.8%
Equal in Folate - 70
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.76

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +15.3%
Contains more Protein +27.8%
Contains more Fats +45.9%
Equal in Carbs - 28.03
Equal in Other - 2.11
13% 10% 30% 45% 2%
Protein: 12.92 g
Fats: 10.09 g
Carbs: 30.28 g
Water: 44.53 g
Other: 2.18 g
17% 15% 28% 39% 2%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 14.72 g
Carbs: 28.03 g
Water: 38.63 g
Other: 2.11 g
Contains more Water +15.3%
Contains more Protein +27.8%
Contains more Fats +45.9%
Equal in Carbs - 28.03
Equal in Other - 2.11

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +43.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16.8%
40% 43% 16%
Saturated Fat: 3.504 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.768 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.42 g
48% 40% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.473 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.658 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +43.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +19.3%
Contains more Fructose +70.1%
Contains more Maltose +37%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
35% 55% 10%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.1 g
Fructose: 3.3 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.63 g
Galactose: 0 g
80% 7% 8% 3% 2%
Starch: 19.87 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.76 g
Fructose: 1.94 g
Lactose: 0.72 g
Maltose: 0.46 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +19.3%
Contains more Fructose +70.1%
Contains more Maltose +37%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
McDonald's hamburger Cheeseburger
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McDonald's hamburger Cheeseburger Opinion
Net carbs 28.98g 26.03g McDonald's hamburger
Protein 12.92g 16.51g Cheeseburger
Fats 10.09g 14.72g Cheeseburger
Carbs 30.28g 28.03g McDonald's hamburger
Calories 264kcal 308kcal Cheeseburger
Starch 19.87g Cheeseburger
Fructose 3.3g 1.94g McDonald's hamburger
Sugar 6.03g 4.88g Cheeseburger
Fiber 1.3g 2g Cheeseburger
Calcium 127mg 119mg McDonald's hamburger
Iron 2.87mg 2.71mg McDonald's hamburger
Magnesium 21mg 26mg Cheeseburger
Phosphorus 107mg 161mg Cheeseburger
Potassium 192mg 196mg Cheeseburger
Sodium 494mg 515mg McDonald's hamburger
Zinc 1.95mg 2.49mg Cheeseburger
Copper 0.096mg 0.111mg Cheeseburger
Manganese 0.322mg 0.316mg McDonald's hamburger
Selenium 26.2µg 19.6µg McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin A 55IU 254IU Cheeseburger
Vitamin A RAE 50µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin E 0.52mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin D 2IU Cheeseburger
Vitamin D 0.1µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin B1 0.247mg 0.293mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B2 0.239mg 0.363mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B3 4.544mg 5.217mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B5 0.545mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B6 0.228mg Cheeseburger
Folate 64µg 70µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B12 0.83µg 0.76µg McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin K 4.2µg Cheeseburger
Tryptophan 0.155mg Cheeseburger
Threonine 0.571mg Cheeseburger
Isoleucine 0.755mg Cheeseburger
Leucine 1.316mg Cheeseburger
Lysine 0.784mg Cheeseburger
Methionine 0.377mg Cheeseburger
Phenylalanine 0.755mg Cheeseburger
Valine 0.881mg Cheeseburger
Histidine 0.445mg Cheeseburger
Cholesterol 27mg 43mg McDonald's hamburger
Trans Fat 0.428g 0.57g McDonald's hamburger
Saturated Fat 3.504g 6.473g McDonald's hamburger
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0.005g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.01g Cheeseburger
Monounsaturated Fat 3.768g 5.413g Cheeseburger
Polyunsaturated fat 1.42g 1.658g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0.004g
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.135g 1.322g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0.005g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - ALA 0.134g 0.125g McDonald's hamburger
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0.001g
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g 0.015g Cheeseburger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
McDonald's hamburger Cheeseburger
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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%
McDonald's hamburger
44%
Cheeseburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
McDonald's hamburger
56%
Cheeseburger

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's hamburger
McDonald's hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's hamburger
McDonald's hamburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McDonald's hamburger
McDonald's hamburger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.969g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McDonald's hamburger
McDonald's hamburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.15g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. McDonald's hamburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170717/nutrients
  2. Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170690/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.