The Wendy's Jr. Cheeseburger has 30 fewer calories than the McDonald's Cheeseburger.
| Nutrient | McDonald's Cheeseburger | Wendy's Jr. Cheeseburger |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 300 | 270 |
| Protein | 15g | 14g |
| Carbs | 31g | 25g |
| Fat | 13g | 13g |
| Sodium | 720mg | 660mg |
| Protein per 100 calories | 5g | 5.2g |
Highlighted: the better number in each row (fewer calories, carbs, fat and sodium; more protein).
Which one should you pick?
- Fewer calories: the Wendy's Jr. Cheeseburger (270).
- More protein: the McDonald's Cheeseburger (15g).
- More protein for its calories: the Wendy's Jr. Cheeseburger (5.2g per 100 calories).
- Less sodium: the Wendy's Jr. Cheeseburger (660mg).
Questions people ask
The McDonald's Cheeseburger, with 300 calories against 270 for the Wendy's Jr. Cheeseburger.
The McDonald's Cheeseburger has 15g of protein and the Wendy's Jr. Cheeseburger has 14g.
Both columns use each restaurant’s official U.S. nutrition values for the standard item, as in our calculators.
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