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, protein, vitamin B6, calcium, phosphorus, fats, and manganese.
- Wendy's hamburgers cover your daily need for vitamin B12 29% more than cheeseburgers.
- Wendy's hamburgers contain less saturated fat.
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
The mineral comparison score is based on which food has a more favorable amount of each mineral. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily mineral needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| 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% |
Vitamin Comparison
The vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins in which one food is richer than the other. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily vitamin needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +90.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +114.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| 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% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.45µg | 0.76µg | 29% |
| Folate | 70µg | 18% | |
| Saturated fat | 3.689g | 6.473g | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.205mg | 0.363mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.225mg | 5.217mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 119mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.114mg | 0.228mg | 9% |
| Protein | 12.63g | 16.51g | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 103mg | 161mg | 8% |
| Omega-3 (ALA) | 0.125g | 8% | |
| Omega-6 (Linoleic acid) | 1.322g | 8% | |
| Fats | 10.6g | 14.72g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 50µg | 6% | |
| Manganese | 0.187mg | 0.316mg | 6% |
| Calories | 213kcal | 308kcal | 5% |
| Sodium | 395mg | 515mg | 5% |
| Choline | 28.9mg | 5% | |
| Carbs | 16.82g | 28.03g | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.336mg | 0.545mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 9µg | 4.2µg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 35mg | 43mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 2g | 3% |
| Copper | 0.139mg | 0.111mg | 3% |
| Starch | 11.52g | 19.87g | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.52mg | 3% | |
| Selenium | 18.2µg | 19.6µg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.077g | 5.413g | 3% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 26mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.275mg | 0.293mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.55g | 1.658g | 1% |
| Fructose | 1.32g | 1.94g | 1% |
| Protein per 100 calories | 5.9g | 5.4g | N/A |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 169kcal | 187kcal | N/A |
| Weight per 100 calories | 47g | 32g | N/A |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 1.5 | 1.1 | N/A |
| Net carbs | 15.52g | 26.03g | N/A |
| Vitamin D* | 2 IU | 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 (DPA) | 0g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 (Eicosatrienoic acid) | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 (Gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 (Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 (Eicosadienoic acid) | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
12.63 g
Fats:
10.6 g
Carbs:
16.82 g
Water:
58.41 g
Other:
1.54 g
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% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.689 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.55 g
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
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
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
