McDonald's hamburger vs. Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between mcDonald's hamburgers and cheeseburgers?
- McDonald's hamburgers are higher in selenium; however, cheeseburgers are richer in vitamin B2, phosphorus, and monounsaturated fat.
- Cheeseburgers' daily need coverage for saturated fat is 15% more.
- McDonald's hamburgers have 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 SeleniumSelenium | +33.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +23.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +15.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +27.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +50.5% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +18.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +51.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +14.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
12.92 g
Fats:
10.09 g
Carbs:
30.28 g
Water:
44.53 g
Other:
2.18 g
Protein:
16.51 g
Fats:
14.72 g
Carbs:
28.03 g
Water:
38.63 g
Other:
2.11 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +15.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +27.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +45.9% |
~equal in
Carbs
~28.03g
~equal in
Other
~2.11g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.504 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.768 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.42 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.473 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.658 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -45.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +43.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +16.8% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
2.1 g
Fructose:
3.3 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.63 g
Galactose:
0 g
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 GlucoseGlucose | +19.3% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +70.1% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +37% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
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Sucrose
~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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.228mg | 18% | |
| Saturated fat | 3.504g | 6.473g | 13% |
| Selenium | 26.2µg | 19.6µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.545mg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.239mg | 0.363mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 107mg | 161mg | 8% |
| Starch | 19.87g | 8% | |
| Protein | 12.92g | 16.51g | 7% |
| Fats | 10.09g | 14.72g | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 50µg | 6% | |
| Cholesterol | 27mg | 43mg | 5% |
| Choline | 28.9mg | 5% | |
| Zinc | 1.95mg | 2.49mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.544mg | 5.217mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.247mg | 0.293mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 4.2µg | 4% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.768g | 5.413g | 4% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 2g | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.52mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.83µg | 0.76µg | 3% |
| Folate | 64µg | 70µg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.42g | 1.658g | 2% |
| Fructose | 3.3g | 1.94g | 2% |
| Calories | 264kcal | 308kcal | 2% |
| Copper | 0.096mg | 0.111mg | 2% |
| Iron | 2.87mg | 2.71mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 494mg | 515mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 127mg | 119mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 26mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 30.28g | 28.03g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 28.98g | 26.03g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Potassium | 192mg | 196mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 6.03g | 4.88g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.322mg | 0.316mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.428g | 0.57g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.155mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.571mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.755mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.316mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.784mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.377mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.755mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.881mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.445mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.002g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.134g | 0.125g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g | 0.015g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.135g | 1.322g | N/A |
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
27%
42%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
56%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's hamburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
McDonald's hamburger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.969g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McDonald's hamburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheeseburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.15g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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.