McDonald's hamburger vs. Coleslaw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between mcDonald's hamburgers and coleslaw
- McDonald's hamburgers are higher in vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, zinc, phosphorus, and calcium, yet coleslaw is higher in vitamin C.
- McDonald's hamburgers cover your daily vitamin B12 needs 34% more than coleslaw.
- McDonald's hamburgers contain 22 times more vitamin B3 than coleslaw. While mcDonald's hamburgers contain 4.544mg of vitamin B3, coleslaw contains only 0.206mg.
- The amount of sodium in coleslaw is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are McDONALD'S, Hamburger and Fast foods, coleslaw.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +162.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +323.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +48.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1204.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +540% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1292.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +435% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +215.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -58.9% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +850% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1095% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2105.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +8200% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +2333.3% |
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:
0.95 g
Fats:
9.91 g
Carbs:
14.89 g
Water:
73.42 g
Other:
0.83 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1260% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +103.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +162.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +64.9% |
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Fats
~9.91g
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
1.599 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.671 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.348 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +41.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -54.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +276.6% |
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:
0 g
Sucrose:
8.96 g
Glucose:
1.69 g
Fructose:
1.44 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0.09 g
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +24.3% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +129.2% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
~equal in
Starch
~0g
~equal in
Lactose
~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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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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 price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 70.9µg | 59% | |
| Selenium | 26.2µg | 48% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.83µg | 0.01µg | 34% |
| Iron | 2.87mg | 0.22mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.544mg | 0.206mg | 27% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.42g | 5.348g | 26% |
| Protein | 12.92g | 0.95g | 24% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.247mg | 0.026mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.239mg | 0.02mg | 17% |
| Zinc | 1.95mg | 0.14mg | 16% |
| Folate | 64µg | 16% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 14.6mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 494mg | 203mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 107mg | 20mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 127mg | 30mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.322mg | 0.102mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.112mg | 9% | |
| Saturated fat | 3.504g | 1.599g | 9% |
| Copper | 0.096mg | 0.015mg | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 27mg | 4mg | 8% |
| Calories | 264kcal | 153kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.246mg | 5% | |
| Carbs | 30.28g | 14.89g | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 4% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.768g | 2.671g | 3% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 8mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 28µg | 3% | |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 1.9g | 2% |
| Fructose | 3.3g | 1.44g | 2% |
| Potassium | 192mg | 129mg | 2% |
| Fats | 10.09g | 9.91g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 28.98g | 12.99g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.03g | 12.19g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.428g | 0.037g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.002g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.134g | 0.279g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | 0.024g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.135g | 4.979g | 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%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
9%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's hamburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.16g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McDonald's hamburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's hamburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coleslaw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coleslaw contains less Sodium (difference - 291mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coleslaw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.905g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.