McDonald's hamburger vs. Fast food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between McDonald's hamburger and Fast food
- McDonald's hamburger is higher in Selenium, and Calcium, yet Fast food is higher in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Zinc.
- McDonald's hamburger covers your daily Selenium needs 11% more than Fast food.
- McDonald's hamburger contains 2 times more Calcium than Fast food. While McDonald's hamburger contains 127mg of Calcium, Fast food contains only 62mg.
- The amount of Sodium in Fast food is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are McDONALD'S, Hamburger and Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain.
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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
+104.8%
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Selenium
+29.1%
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Magnesium
+28.6%
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Phosphorus
+25.2%
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Sodium
-33%
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Zinc
+29.2%
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Copper
+26%
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Manganese
+10.9%
Equal in Iron - 3.06
Equal in Potassium - 197
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Calcium
+104.8%
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Selenium
+29.1%
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Magnesium
+28.6%
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Phosphorus
+25.2%
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Sodium
-33%
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Zinc
+29.2%
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Copper
+26%
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Manganese
+10.9%
Equal in Iron - 3.06
Equal in Potassium - 197
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 C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+28.3%
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Vitamin B2
+51.9%
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Vitamin B3
+23.6%
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Folate
+25%
Equal in Vitamin A - 51
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.89
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+28.3%
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Vitamin B2
+51.9%
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Vitamin B3
+23.6%
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Folate
+25%
Equal in Vitamin A - 51
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.89
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+15.8%
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Other
+43.4%
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Protein
+27.9%
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Fats
+19%
Equal in Carbs - 31.5
Protein:
12.92 g
Fats:
10.09 g
Carbs:
30.28 g
Water:
44.53 g
Other:
2.18 g
Protein:
16.52 g
Fats:
12.01 g
Carbs:
31.5 g
Water:
38.45 g
Other:
1.52 g
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Water
+15.8%
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Other
+43.4%
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Protein
+27.9%
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Fats
+19%
Equal in Carbs - 31.5
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-22%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+28.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+18.3%
Saturated Fat:
3.504 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.768 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.42 g
Saturated Fat:
4.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.68 g
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Saturated Fat
-22%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+28.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+18.3%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fructose
+45.4%
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Maltose
+10.5%
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Starch
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Equal in Glucose - 2.05
Equal in Maltose - 0.57
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:
22.87 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
2.05 g
Fructose:
2.27 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.57 g
Galactose:
0 g
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Fructose
+45.4%
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Maltose
+10.5%
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Equal in Glucose - 2.05
Equal in Maltose - 0.57
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 28.98g | 29.8g |
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| Protein | 12.92g | 16.52g |
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| Fats | 10.09g | 12.01g |
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| Carbs | 30.28g | 31.5g |
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| Calories | 264kcal | 297kcal |
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| Starch | 22.87g |
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| Fructose | 3.3g | 2.27g |
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| Sugar | 6.03g | 4.88g |
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| Fiber | 1.3g | 1.7g |
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| Calcium | 127mg | 62mg |
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| Iron | 2.87mg | 3.06mg |
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| Magnesium | 21mg | 27mg |
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| Phosphorus | 107mg | 134mg |
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| Potassium | 192mg | 197mg |
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| Sodium | 494mg | 331mg |
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| Zinc | 1.95mg | 2.52mg |
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| Copper | 0.096mg | 0.121mg |
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| Manganese | 0.322mg | 0.357mg |
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| Selenium | 26.2µg | 20.3µg |
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| Vitamin A | 55IU | 51IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 9µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.38mg |
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| Vitamin D | 2IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.247mg | 0.317mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.239mg | 0.363mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.544mg | 5.617mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.53mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.212mg |
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| Folate | 64µg | 80µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.83µg | 0.89µg |
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| Vitamin K | 4.9µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.144mg |
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| Threonine | 0.46mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.642mg |
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| Leucine | 1.13mg |
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| Lysine | 0.785mg |
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| Methionine | 0.306mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.67mg |
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| Valine | 0.728mg |
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| Histidine | 0.402mg |
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| Cholesterol | 27mg | 33mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.428g | 0.514g |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.504g | 4.493g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.002g | 0.005g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0.009g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.768g | 4.835g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.42g | 1.68g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | 0.003g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.135g | 1.391g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | 0.004g | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.134g | 0.121g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | 0g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g | 0.009g |
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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
30%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's hamburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McDonald's hamburger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.989g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McDonald's hamburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fast food is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fast food contains less Sodium (difference - 163mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fast food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)