Calorie comparison
Cheeseburger vs Mac And Cheese
Per 100 grams, mac and cheese is the lighter choice by 88 calories, while cheeseburger delivers more protein. The right pick depends on your goal — fewer calories for a cut, more protein to stay full.
Per 100 grams
| Per 100 g | Cheeseburger | Mac And Cheese |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 252 | 164 |
| Protein | 12.6 g | 6.7 g |
| Carbs | 26.9 g | 20 g |
| Fat | 10.9 g | 6.6 g |
Orange highlights the "better for a calorie deficit" value (fewer calories, fat and carbs; more protein). Your goals decide what "better" means.
Per typical serving
🍔 Cheeseburger
1 burger (119 g)
300 cal
15 g protein · 32 g carbs · 13 g fat
🧀 Mac And Cheese
1 cup (198 g)
325 cal
13.3 g protein · 39.6 g carbs · 13.1 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, cheeseburger or mac and cheese?
Per 100 g, cheeseburger has 252 calories and mac and cheese has 164. Mac And Cheese is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, cheeseburger or mac and cheese?
Cheeseburger has 12.6 g of protein per 100 g; mac and cheese has 6.7 g. Cheeseburger wins on protein.
Is cheeseburger or mac and cheese better for weight loss?
For a calorie deficit, the lower-calorie, higher-protein option usually helps you stay full on fewer calories. Here that leans toward mac and cheese — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
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