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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +14.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +48% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +101.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +11.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +11.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +15.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +45.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -17.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +31.7% |
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 CVitamin C | +133.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +550.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +57.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +45.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +22.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +18.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +97.6% |
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
11.39 g
Fats:
9.69 g
Carbs:
33.33 g
Water:
43.17 g
Other:
2.42 g
Protein:
12.92 g
Fats:
10.09 g
Carbs:
30.28 g
Water:
44.53 g
Other:
2.18 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +13.4% |
~equal in
Fats
~10.09g
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Carbs
~30.28g
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Water
~44.53g
~equal in
Other
~2.18g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
4.465 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.681 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
3.504 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
3.768 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.42 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +18.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -21.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +44.5% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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 StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +66.7% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +169.2% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +230% |
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 Sugar |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 266kcal | 264kcal |
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| Protein | 11.39g | 12.92g |
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| Fats | 9.69g | 10.09g |
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| Vitamin C | 1.4mg | 0.6mg |
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| Net carbs | 31.03g | 28.98g |
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| Carbs | 33.33g | 30.28g |
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| Cholesterol | 17mg | 27mg |
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| Magnesium | 24mg | 21mg |
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| Calcium | 188mg | 127mg |
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| Potassium | 172mg | 192mg |
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| Iron | 2.48mg | 2.87mg |
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| Sugar | 3.58g | 6.03g |
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| Fiber | 2.3g | 1.3g |
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| Copper | 0.105mg | 0.096mg |
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| Zinc | 1.34mg | 1.95mg |
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| Starch | 26.95g |
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| Phosphorus | 216mg | 107mg |
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| Sodium | 598mg | 494mg |
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| Vitamin A | 358IU | 55IU |
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| Vitamin A | 69µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.83mg |
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| Manganese | 0.36mg | 0.322mg |
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| Selenium | 19.9µg | 26.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.39mg | 0.247mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.195mg | 0.239mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.825mg | 4.544mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.42µg | 0.83µg |
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| Vitamin K | 6.7µg |
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| Folate | 93µg | 64µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.241g | 0.428g |
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| Choline | 16.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.465g | 3.504g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.608g | 3.768g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.681g | 1.42g |
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| Threonine | 0.41mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.564mg |
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| Leucine | 1.139mg |
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| Lysine | 0.77mg |
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| Methionine | 0.264mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.664mg |
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| Valine | 0.72mg |
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| Histidine | 0.355mg |
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| Fructose | 1g | 3.3g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | 0.002g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.175g | 0.134g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.004g | 0.006g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g | 0.004g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.009g | 0.011g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g | 0.004g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.367g | 1.135g |
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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
33%
28%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
56%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pizza is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.45g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pizza is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 104mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McDonald's hamburger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.961g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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.