McDonald's hamburger vs. Club sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are McDonald's hamburger and Club sandwich different?
- McDonald's hamburger is higher in Iron, Vitamin B12, Folate, Vitamin B1, and Zinc, however, Club sandwich is richer in Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for Iron from McDonald's hamburger is 19% higher.
- McDonald's hamburger contains 2 times more Folate than Club sandwich. While McDonald's hamburger contains 64µg of Folate, Club sandwich contains only 31µg.
- McDonald's hamburger has less Sodium.
McDONALD'S, Hamburger and Fast foods, grilled chicken, bacon and tomato club sandwich, with cheese, lettuce, and mayonnaise are the varieties 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.
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Calcium
+33.7%
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Iron
+109.5%
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Sodium
-21.6%
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Zinc
+45.5%
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Magnesium
+52.4%
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Phosphorus
+100.9%
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Potassium
+17.7%
Equal in Copper - 0.089
Equal in Selenium - 24.8
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Calcium
+33.7%
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Iron
+109.5%
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Sodium
-21.6%
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Zinc
+45.5%
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Magnesium
+52.4%
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Phosphorus
+100.9%
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Potassium
+17.7%
Equal in Copper - 0.089
Equal in Selenium - 24.8
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 B1
+43.6%
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Vitamin B2
+28.5%
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Folate
+106.5%
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Vitamin B12
+76.6%
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Vitamin A
+552.7%
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Vitamin C
+633.3%
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Vitamin B3
+22.7%
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Vitamin B1
+43.6%
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Vitamin B2
+28.5%
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Folate
+106.5%
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Vitamin B12
+76.6%
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Vitamin A
+552.7%
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Vitamin C
+633.3%
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Vitamin B3
+22.7%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+25.3%
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Carbs
+52.4%
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Protein
+33%
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Water
+17.9%
Equal in Other - 2.37
Protein:
12.92 g
Fats:
10.09 g
Carbs:
30.28 g
Water:
44.53 g
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2.18 g
Protein:
17.19 g
Fats:
8.05 g
Carbs:
19.87 g
Water:
52.52 g
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2.37 g
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Fats
+25.3%
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Carbs
+52.4%
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Protein
+33%
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+17.9%
Equal in Other - 2.37
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+27.8%
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Saturated Fat
-11.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+32.4%
Saturated Fat:
3.504 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.768 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.42 g
Saturated Fat:
3.109 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.949 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.88 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+27.8%
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Saturated Fat
-11.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+32.4%
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 28.98g | 18.67g |
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| Protein | 12.92g | 17.19g |
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| Fats | 10.09g | 8.05g |
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| Carbs | 30.28g | 19.87g |
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| Calories | 264kcal | 220kcal |
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| Fructose | 3.3g |
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| Sugar | 6.03g | 4.68g |
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| Fiber | 1.3g | 1.2g |
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| Calcium | 127mg | 95mg |
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| Iron | 2.87mg | 1.37mg |
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| Magnesium | 21mg | 32mg |
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| Phosphorus | 107mg | 215mg |
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| Potassium | 192mg | 226mg |
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| Sodium | 494mg | 630mg |
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| Zinc | 1.95mg | 1.34mg |
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| Copper | 0.096mg | 0.089mg |
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| Manganese | 0.322mg |
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| Selenium | 26.2µg | 24.8µg |
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| Vitamin A | 55IU | 359IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 35µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.61mg |
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| Vitamin D | 5IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 4.4mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.247mg | 0.172mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.239mg | 0.186mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.544mg | 5.575mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.826mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.296mg |
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| Folate | 64µg | 31µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.83µg | 0.47µg |
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| Vitamin K | 8.7µg |
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| Cholesterol | 27mg | 46mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.428g | 0.071g |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.504g | 3.109g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.007g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.002g | 0.004g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0.004g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.768g | 2.949g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.42g | 1.88g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.135g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.134g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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%
39%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 136mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's hamburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Club sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.35g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Club sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.395g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Club sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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.