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Mixed nuts vs. McDonald's cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between mixed nuts and mcDonald's cheeseburgers

  • Mixed nuts have more copper, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, fiber, vitamin B3, and zinc; however, mcDonald's cheeseburgers are richer in vitamin B12.
  • Mixed nuts cover your daily copper needs 90% more than mcDonald's cheeseburgers.
  • McDonald's cheeseburgers have 11 times less magnesium than mixed nuts. Mixed nuts have 229mg of magnesium, while mcDonald's cheeseburgers have 20mg.
  • McDonald's cheeseburgers contain less saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Nuts, mixed nuts, oil roasted, with peanuts, without salt added and McDONALD'S, Cheeseburger.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 164% 35% 56% 98% 302% 92% 195% 0.65% 266% 185%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 50% 18% 88% 32% 52% 60% 82% 30% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1045%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +216%
Contains more CopperCopper +835.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +75.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +225.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +787%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +42.7%
~equal in Iron ~2.35mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1.7% 0.18% 156% 0% 47% 45% 145% 68% 81% 0% 14% 62% 28%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 2% 15% 0% 0% 56% 60% 75% 0% 0% 108% 0% 44% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +91.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +40.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +20%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +8000%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +18%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +32.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 54% 21% 2% 3%
Protein: 20.04 g
Fats: 53.95 g
Carbs: 21.05 g
Water: 2.08 g
Other: 2.88 g
13% 12% 28% 45% 2%
Protein: 12.97 g
Fats: 11.79 g
Carbs: 27.81 g
Water: 45 g
Other: 2.43 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +54.5%
Contains more FatsFats +357.6%
Contains more OtherOther +18.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +32.1%
Contains more WaterWater +2063.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 55% 28%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.711 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 28.488 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 14.612 g
53% 43% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.435 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.631 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.355 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +684.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4016.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -49.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
50% 50%
Starch: 4.2 g
Sucrose: 4.15 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
4% 32% 42% 9% 14%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.24 g
Glucose: 2.01 g
Fructose: 2.59 g
Lactose: 0.54 g
Maltose: 0.84 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +1629.2%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~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.
Mixed nuts McDonald's cheeseburger
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mixed nuts McDonald's cheeseburger Opinion
Calories 607kcal 263kcal Mixed nuts
Protein 20.04g 12.97g Mixed nuts
Fats 53.95g 11.79g Mixed nuts
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0.6mg McDonald's cheeseburger
Net carbs 14.05g 26.71g McDonald's cheeseburger
Carbs 21.05g 27.81g McDonald's cheeseburger
Cholesterol 0mg 35mg Mixed nuts
Magnesium 229mg 20mg Mixed nuts
Calcium 117mg 167mg McDonald's cheeseburger
Potassium 632mg 200mg Mixed nuts
Iron 2.61mg 2.35mg Mixed nuts
Sugar 4.15g 6.22g Mixed nuts
Fiber 7g 1.1g Mixed nuts
Copper 0.907mg 0.097mg Mixed nuts
Zinc 3.36mg 1.91mg Mixed nuts
Starch 4.2g Mixed nuts
Phosphorus 456mg 140mg Mixed nuts
Sodium 5mg 626mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin A 3IU 243IU McDonald's cheeseburger
Vitamin E 7.82mg Mixed nuts
Manganese 2.04mg 0.23mg Mixed nuts
Selenium 33.9µg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B1 0.189mg 0.223mg McDonald's cheeseburger
Vitamin B2 0.196mg 0.26mg McDonald's cheeseburger
Vitamin B3 7.709mg 4.026mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B5 1.14mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B6 0.352mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.86µg McDonald's cheeseburger
Vitamin K 5.7µg Mixed nuts
Folate 83µg 59µg Mixed nuts
Trans Fat 0.055g 0.647g Mixed nuts
Choline 52mg Mixed nuts
Saturated Fat 8.711g 4.435g McDonald's cheeseburger
Monounsaturated fat 28.488g 3.631g Mixed nuts
Polyunsaturated fat 14.612g 0.355g Mixed nuts
Tryptophan 0.22mg Mixed nuts
Threonine 0.703mg Mixed nuts
Isoleucine 0.826mg Mixed nuts
Leucine 1.656mg Mixed nuts
Lysine 0.782mg Mixed nuts
Methionine 0.283mg Mixed nuts
Phenylalanine 1.182mg Mixed nuts
Valine 1.001mg Mixed nuts
Histidine 0.572mg Mixed nuts
Fructose 0g 2.59g McDonald's cheeseburger
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g Mixed nuts
Omega-3 - ALA 0.082g Mixed nuts
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.013g Mixed nuts
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.455g Mixed nuts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mixed nuts McDonald's cheeseburger
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
50%
Mixed nuts
28%
McDonald's cheeseburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
139%
Mixed nuts
43%
McDonald's cheeseburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts contains less Sodium (difference - 621mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McDonald's cheeseburger
McDonald's cheeseburger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.276g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McDonald's cheeseburger
McDonald's cheeseburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
McDonald's cheeseburger
McDonald's cheeseburger is cheaper (difference - $3)
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.

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. Mixed nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170587/nutrients
  2. McDonald's cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170320/nutrients

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

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