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Pizza vs. McDonald's hamburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Pizza and McDonald's hamburger?

  • Pizza is higher in Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Folate, and Calcium, however, McDonald's hamburger is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Zinc.
  • McDonald's hamburger's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 17% more.
  • McDonald's hamburger contains 2 times less Phosphorus than Pizza. Pizza contains 216mg of Phosphorus, while McDonald's hamburger contains 107mg.
  • McDonald's hamburger has less Saturated Fat.

We used Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust and McDONALD'S, Hamburger 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 Calcium +48%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +101.9%
Contains more Manganese +11.8%
Contains more Iron +15.7%
Contains more Potassium +11.6%
Contains less Sodium -17.4%
Contains more Zinc +45.5%
Contains more Selenium +31.7%
Equal in Copper - 0.096
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 93% 18% 93% 16% 78% 37% 35% 47% 109%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 108% 15% 46% 17% 65% 54% 32% 43% 143%
Contains more Calcium +48%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +101.9%
Contains more Manganese +11.8%
Contains more Iron +15.7%
Contains more Potassium +11.6%
Contains less Sodium -17.4%
Contains more Zinc +45.5%
Contains more Selenium +31.7%
Equal in Copper - 0.096

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.
Pizza
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Contains more Vitamin A +550.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +57.9%
Contains more Folate +45.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +97.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 22% 17% 0% 5% 98% 45% 72% 0% 19% 70% 53% 17%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 2% 62% 56% 86% 0% 0% 48% 104% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +550.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +57.9%
Contains more Folate +45.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +97.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +10.1%
Contains more Other +11%
Contains more Protein +13.4%
Equal in Fats - 10.09
Equal in Carbs - 30.28
Equal in Water - 44.53
Equal in Other - 2.18
11% 10% 33% 43% 2%
Protein: 11.39 g
Fats: 9.69 g
Carbs: 33.33 g
Water: 43.17 g
Other: 2.42 g
13% 10% 30% 45% 2%
Protein: 12.92 g
Fats: 10.09 g
Carbs: 30.28 g
Water: 44.53 g
Other: 2.18 g
Contains more Carbs +10.1%
Contains more Other +11%
Contains more Protein +13.4%
Equal in Fats - 10.09
Equal in Carbs - 30.28
Equal in Water - 44.53
Equal in Other - 2.18

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +44.5%
51% 30% 19%
Saturated Fat: 4.465 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.681 g
40% 43% 16%
Saturated Fat: 3.504 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.768 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.42 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +44.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +66.7%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +169.2%
Contains more Fructose +230%
88% 3% 3% 3%
Starch: 26.95 g
Sucrose: 0.2 g
Glucose: 0.78 g
Fructose: 1 g
Lactose: 0.42 g
Maltose: 1.05 g
Galactose: 0.13 g
35% 55% 10%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.1 g
Fructose: 3.3 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.63 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +66.7%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +169.2%
Contains more Fructose +230%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pizza McDonald's hamburger
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pizza McDonald's hamburger Opinion
Net carbs 31.03g 28.98g Pizza
Protein 11.39g 12.92g McDonald's hamburger
Fats 9.69g 10.09g McDonald's hamburger
Carbs 33.33g 30.28g Pizza
Calories 266kcal 264kcal Pizza
Starch 26.95g Pizza
Fructose 1g 3.3g McDonald's hamburger
Sugar 3.58g 6.03g Pizza
Fiber 2.3g 1.3g Pizza
Calcium 188mg 127mg Pizza
Iron 2.48mg 2.87mg McDonald's hamburger
Magnesium 24mg 21mg Pizza
Phosphorus 216mg 107mg Pizza
Potassium 172mg 192mg McDonald's hamburger
Sodium 598mg 494mg McDonald's hamburger
Zinc 1.34mg 1.95mg McDonald's hamburger
Copper 0.105mg 0.096mg Pizza
Manganese 0.36mg 0.322mg Pizza
Selenium 19.9µg 26.2µg McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin A 358IU 55IU Pizza
Vitamin A RAE 69µg Pizza
Vitamin E 0.83mg Pizza
Vitamin C 1.4mg 0.6mg Pizza
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.247mg Pizza
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.239mg McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin B3 3.825mg 4.544mg McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin B6 0.08mg Pizza
Folate 93µg 64µg Pizza
Vitamin B12 0.42µg 0.83µg McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin K 6.7µg Pizza
Threonine 0.41mg Pizza
Isoleucine 0.564mg Pizza
Leucine 1.139mg Pizza
Lysine 0.77mg Pizza
Methionine 0.264mg Pizza
Phenylalanine 0.664mg Pizza
Valine 0.72mg Pizza
Histidine 0.355mg Pizza
Cholesterol 17mg 27mg Pizza
Trans Fat 0.241g 0.428g Pizza
Saturated Fat 4.465g 3.504g McDonald's hamburger
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0.002g Pizza
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0.006g McDonald's hamburger
Monounsaturated Fat 2.608g 3.768g McDonald's hamburger
Polyunsaturated fat 1.681g 1.42g Pizza
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0.004g McDonald's hamburger
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.367g 1.135g Pizza
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g 0.004g McDonald's hamburger
Omega-3 - ALA 0.175g 0.134g Pizza
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g McDonald's hamburger
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g 0.011g McDonald's hamburger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pizza McDonald's hamburger
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
35%
Pizza
30%
McDonald's hamburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Pizza
56%
McDonald's hamburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.45g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's hamburger
McDonald's hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 104mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McDonald's hamburger
McDonald's hamburger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.961g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McDonald's hamburger
McDonald's hamburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
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.

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. Pizza - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173292/nutrients
  2. McDonald's hamburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170717/nutrients

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

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.