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Wendy's hamburger vs. Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are wendy's hamburgers and cheeseburgers different?

  • Wendy's hamburgers have more vitamin B12; however, cheeseburgers are richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, calcium, phosphorus, and manganese.
  • Wendy's hamburgers cover your daily need for vitamin B12, 29% more than cheeseburgers.

WENDY'S, CLASSIC SINGLE Hamburger, no cheese and Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain types were used 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 10% 17% 102% 46% 67% 44% 52% 24% 99%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 36% 17% 102% 37% 68% 69% 67% 41% 107%
Contains more CopperCopper +25.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -23.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +44.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +250%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +56.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +69%
~equal in Potassium ~196mg
~equal in Iron ~2.71mg
~equal in Zinc ~2.49mg
~equal in Selenium ~19.6µg

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% 0% 0% 69% 47% 60% 20% 26% 181% 23% 0% 0%
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 0% 17% 10% 1.5% 73% 84% 98% 33% 53% 95% 11% 53% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +90.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +77.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +61.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +62.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +100%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.293mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 11% 17% 58%
Protein: 12.63 g
Fats: 10.6 g
Carbs: 16.82 g
Water: 58.41 g
Other: 1.54 g
17% 15% 28% 39% 2%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 14.72 g
Carbs: 28.03 g
Water: 38.63 g
Other: 2.11 g
Contains more WaterWater +51.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +30.7%
Contains more FatsFats +38.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +66.6%
Contains more OtherOther +37%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
40% 44% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.689 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.55 g
48% 40% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.473 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.658 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -43%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +32.8%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~1.658g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
81% 8% 9%
Starch: 11.52 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.14 g
Fructose: 1.32 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.22 g
Galactose: 0 g
80% 7% 8% 3% 2%
Starch: 19.87 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.76 g
Fructose: 1.94 g
Lactose: 0.72 g
Maltose: 0.46 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +72.5%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +54.4%
Contains more FructoseFructose +47%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +109.1%
~equal in Sucrose ~0g
~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.
Wendy's hamburger Cheeseburger
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wendy's hamburger Cheeseburger DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.45µg 0.76µg 29%
Folate 70µg 18%
Saturated fat 3.689g 6.473g 13%
Vitamin B3 3.225mg 5.217mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.205mg 0.363mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.114mg 0.228mg 9%
Calcium 34mg 119mg 9%
Phosphorus 103mg 161mg 8%
Protein 12.63g 16.51g 8%
Fats 10.6g 14.72g 6%
Manganese 0.187mg 0.316mg 6%
Vitamin A 50µg 6%
Calories 213kcal 308kcal 5%
Choline 28.9mg 5%
Sodium 395mg 515mg 5%
Vitamin K 9µg 4.2µg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.336mg 0.545mg 4%
Carbs 16.82g 28.03g 4%
Starch 11.52g 19.87g 3%
Cholesterol 35mg 43mg 3%
Copper 0.139mg 0.111mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.52mg 3%
Fiber 1.3g 2g 3%
Selenium 18.2µg 19.6µg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 4.077g 5.413g 3%
Vitamin B1 0.275mg 0.293mg 2%
Magnesium 18mg 26mg 2%
Fructose 1.32g 1.94g 1%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.55g 1.658g 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 15.52g 26.03g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Potassium 195mg 196mg 0%
Iron 2.73mg 2.71mg 0%
Sugar 4.88g N/A
Zinc 2.47mg 2.49mg 0%
Trans fat 0.57g N/A
Tryptophan 0.133mg 0.155mg 0%
Threonine 0.459mg 0.571mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.459mg 0.755mg 0%
Leucine 0.827mg 1.316mg 0%
Lysine 0.769mg 0.784mg 0%
Methionine 0.24mg 0.377mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.461mg 0.755mg 0%
Valine 0.524mg 0.881mg 0%
Histidine 0.301mg 0.445mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.322g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Wendy's hamburger 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
33%
Wendy's hamburger
42%
Cheeseburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Wendy's hamburger
56%
Cheeseburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wendy's hamburger
Wendy's hamburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wendy's hamburger
Wendy's hamburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wendy's hamburger
Wendy's hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 120mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wendy's hamburger
Wendy's hamburger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.784g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wendy's hamburger
Wendy's hamburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Wendy's hamburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170722/nutrients
  2. Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170690/nutrients

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

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