McDONALD'S vs BURGER KING
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
BURGER KING, Cheeseburger is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
McDONALD'S 312
BURGER KING 286
Protein (g)
McDONALD'S 8.41
BURGER KING 14.6
Carbs (g)
McDONALD'S 31.3
BURGER KING 23.7
Fat (g)
McDONALD'S 17.8
BURGER KING 14.8
Fiber (g)
McDONALD'S 1.00
BURGER KING 1.00
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
BURGER KING, Cheeseburger — 14.6g vs 8.41g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
BURGER KING, Cheeseburger — 286 vs 312 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
BURGER KING, Cheeseburger scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.
Full Nutrition Comparison
All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher
| Nutrient | McDONALD'S | BURGER KING | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 312 kcal | 286 kcal | +9% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 40.1 g | 44.6 g | -10% |
| Protein | 8.41 g | 14.6 g | -42% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 17.8 g | 14.8 g | +20% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 31.3 g | 23.7 g | +32% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 1.00 g | 1.00 g | = |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 5.43 g | 6.84 g | -21% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 7.53 g | 5.70 g | +32% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.956 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | 24.0 mg | 45.0 mg | -47% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | 0.200 mg | -100% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.209 mg | 0.303 mg | -31% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.156 mg | 0.240 mg | -35% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 3.08 mg | 3.40 mg | -9% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.384 mg | 0.230 mg | +67% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.108 mg | 0.090 mg | +20% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 37.0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0.270 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | — | 0.100 mg | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 63.0 mg | 93.0 mg | -32% |
| Iron, Fe | 1.42 mg | 2.50 mg | -43% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 14.0 mg | 24.0 mg | -42% |
| Phosphorus, P | 316 mg | 143 mg | +121% |
| Potassium, K | 145 mg | 178 mg | -19% |
| Sodium, Na | 737 mg | 602 mg | +22% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.760 mg | 2.40 mg | -68% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.079 mg | 0.110 mg | -28% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.198 mg | 0.290 mg | -32% |
| Selenium, Se | — | 24.4 ug | |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 1305 kj | 1198 kj | +9% |
| Ash | 2.47 g | 2.32 g | +6% |
| Total Sugars | 11.2 g | 4.49 g | +150% |
| Sucrose | 6.16 g | 1.69 g | +264% |
| Glucose | 3.91 g | 0 g | |
| Fructose | 0.140 g | 1.85 g | -92% |
| Lactose | 0.540 g | 0.070 g | +671% |
| Maltose | 0.480 g | 0.730 g | -34% |
| Galactose | 0 g | 0.150 g | -100% |
| Starch | — | 18.6 g | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 0 IU | — | |
| Vitamin E — Beta-Tocopherol (β-Tocopherol) | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocopherol (γ-Tocopherol) | — | 0.480 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Delta-Tocopherol (δ-Tocopherol) | — | 0.140 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Beta-Tocotrienol (β-Tocotrienol) | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocotrienol (γ-Tocotrienol) | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Delta-Tocotrienol (δ-Tocotrienol) | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | — | 5.70 ug | |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone — K1 reduced form) | — | 0.700 ug | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | — | 0.079 g | |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | — | 0.049 g | |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | — | 0.043 g | |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | — | 0.075 g | |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | — | 0.105 g | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | — | 0.684 g | |
| SFA 15:0 (Pentadecanoic acid) | — | 0.081 g | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | — | 3.58 g | |
| SFA 17:0 (Margaric acid) | — | 0.139 g | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | — | 1.96 g | |
| SFA 20:0 (Arachidic acid) | — | 0.028 g | |
| SFA 22:0 (Behenic acid) | — | 0.010 g | |
| SFA 24:0 (Lignoceric acid) | — | 0.010 g | |
| MUFA 14:1 (Myristoleic acid) | — | 0.088 g | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | — | 0.459 g | |
| MUFA 17:1 (Heptadecenoic acid) | — | 0.083 g | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | — | 5.05 g | |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | — | 0.024 g | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | — | 0 g | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 2.59 g | 1.52 g | +70% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | — | 1.36 g | |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 (Omega-6, LA — Linoleic acid) | — | 1.26 g | |
| PUFA 18:2 i | — | 0.104 g | |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | — | 0.123 g | |
| PUFA 18:3 n-3 (Omega-3, ALA — Alpha-linolenic acid) | — | 0.123 g | |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 (Omega-6, Eicosadienoic acid) | — | 0.005 g | |
| PUFA 20:3 (DGLA family — Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid) | — | 0.011 g | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | — | 0.020 g | |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | — | 0.080 g | |
| Threonine (EAA) | — | 0.500 g | |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | — | 0.560 g | |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | — | 1.09 g | |
| Lysine (EAA) | — | 0.940 g | |
| Methionine (EAA) | — | 0.300 g | |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | — | 0.200 g | |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | — | 0.660 g | |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | — | 0.430 g | |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | — | 0.650 g | |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | — | 0.770 g | |
| Histidine (EAA) | — | 0.370 g | |
| Alanine | — | 0.620 g | |
| Aspartic acid | — | 0.970 g | |
| Glutamic acid | — | 3.12 g | |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | — | 0.890 g | |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | — | 1.17 g | |
| Serine | — | 0.600 g | |
| Hydroxyproline | — | 0.160 g | |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA SR Legacy and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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