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Burger King Whopper vs. Egg McMUFFIN — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Burger King Whopper and Egg McMUFFIN different?

  • Burger King Whopper is higher in Iron, and Zinc, however, Egg McMUFFIN is richer in Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Folate, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Cholesterol from Egg McMUFFIN is 45% higher.
  • Burger King Whopper contains 2 times more Zinc than Egg McMUFFIN. While Burger King Whopper contains 2.83mg of Zinc, Egg McMUFFIN contains only 1.29mg.
  • Burger King Whopper has less Sodium.

BURGER KING, WHOPPER, no cheese and McDONALD'S, Egg McMUFFIN are the varieties 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.
Contains more Iron +90%
Contains less Sodium -49.3%
Contains more Zinc +119.4%
Contains more Calcium +392.3%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +122.2%
Contains more Copper +546.2%
Contains more Manganese +30.6%
Equal in Potassium - 173
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 164% 13% 39% 15% 41% 78% 5% 24% 100%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 58% 87% 15% 86% 16% 81% 36% 28% 31% 0%
Contains more Iron +90%
Contains less Sodium -49.3%
Contains more Zinc +119.4%
Contains more Calcium +392.3%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +122.2%
Contains more Copper +546.2%
Contains more Manganese +30.6%
Equal in Potassium - 173

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +293.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +21.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +110.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +383.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +59.3%
Contains more Folate +68.1%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.102
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 0% 1% 54% 41% 54% 11% 21% 36% 0% 49%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 12% 0% 4% 66% 85% 59% 51% 34% 60% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +293.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +21.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +110.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +383.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +59.3%
Contains more Folate +68.1%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.102

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +32.9%
Contains more Protein +27%
Contains more Carbs +16.8%
Contains more Other +70.1%
Equal in Water - 52.58
11% 13% 19% 56%
Protein: 10.74 g
Fats: 12.84 g
Carbs: 18.55 g
Water: 56.43 g
Other: 1.44 g
14% 10% 22% 53% 2%
Protein: 13.64 g
Fats: 9.66 g
Carbs: 21.67 g
Water: 52.58 g
Other: 2.45 g
Contains more Fats +32.9%
Contains more Protein +27%
Contains more Carbs +16.8%
Contains more Other +70.1%
Equal in Water - 52.58

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +72.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +95.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -15.5%
34% 38% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.25 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.685 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.389 g
45% 34% 22%
Saturated Fat: 3.592 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.735 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +72.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +95.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -15.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +325%
Contains more Fructose +302.3%
Contains more Maltose +17.5%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
76% 10% 10% 4%
Starch: 13.53 g
Sucrose: 1.7 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 1.73 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.67 g
Galactose: 0.11 g
19% 19% 20% 15% 27%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0.4 g
Fructose: 0.43 g
Lactose: 0.33 g
Maltose: 0.57 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +325%
Contains more Fructose +302.3%
Contains more Maltose +17.5%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Burger King Whopper Egg McMUFFIN
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Burger King Whopper Egg McMUFFIN Opinion
Net carbs 16.75g 20.57g Egg McMUFFIN
Protein 10.74g 13.64g Egg McMUFFIN
Fats 12.84g 9.66g Burger King Whopper
Carbs 18.55g 21.67g Egg McMUFFIN
Calories 233kcal 228kcal Burger King Whopper
Starch 13.53g Burger King Whopper
Fructose 1.73g 0.43g Burger King Whopper
Sugar 4.22g 2.13g Egg McMUFFIN
Fiber 1.8g 1.1g Burger King Whopper
Calcium 39mg 192mg Egg McMUFFIN
Iron 4.37mg 2.3mg Burger King Whopper
Magnesium 18mg 20mg Egg McMUFFIN
Phosphorus 90mg 200mg Egg McMUFFIN
Potassium 169mg 173mg Egg McMUFFIN
Sodium 313mg 617mg Burger King Whopper
Zinc 2.83mg 1.29mg Burger King Whopper
Copper 0.013mg 0.084mg Egg McMUFFIN
Manganese 0.18mg 0.235mg Egg McMUFFIN
Selenium 18.2µg Burger King Whopper
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.59mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin C 0.2mg 1.2mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin B1 0.215mg 0.262mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin B2 0.175mg 0.368mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin B3 2.873mg 3.102mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin B5 0.173mg 0.836mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin B6 0.091mg 0.145mg Egg McMUFFIN
Folate 47µg 79µg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin K 19.5µg Burger King Whopper
Tryptophan 0.07mg Burger King Whopper
Threonine 0.374mg Burger King Whopper
Isoleucine 0.345mg Burger King Whopper
Leucine 0.762mg Burger King Whopper
Lysine 0.593mg Burger King Whopper
Methionine 0.208mg Burger King Whopper
Phenylalanine 0.461mg Burger King Whopper
Valine 0.416mg Burger King Whopper
Histidine 0.253mg Burger King Whopper
Cholesterol 30mg 165mg Burger King Whopper
Trans Fat 0.507g 0.109g Egg McMUFFIN
Saturated Fat 4.25g 3.592g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.021g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.002g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Egg McMUFFIN
Monounsaturated Fat 4.685g 2.721g Burger King Whopper
Polyunsaturated fat 3.389g 1.735g Burger King Whopper
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.01g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.757g 1.416g Burger King Whopper
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.001g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-3 - ALA 0.275g 0.114g Burger King Whopper
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.012g Egg McMUFFIN

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Burger King Whopper Egg McMUFFIN
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
22%
Burger King Whopper
31%
Egg McMUFFIN
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Burger King Whopper
43%
Egg McMUFFIN

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg McMUFFIN
Egg McMUFFIN is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.09g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Egg McMUFFIN
Egg McMUFFIN is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.658g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg McMUFFIN
Egg McMUFFIN is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Egg McMUFFIN
Egg McMUFFIN is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Egg McMUFFIN
Egg McMUFFIN is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Burger King Whopper
Burger King Whopper contains less Sodium (difference - 304mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Burger King Whopper
Burger King Whopper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 135mg)
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. Burger King Whopper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170727/nutrients
  2. Egg McMUFFIN - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173307/nutrients

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

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.