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Burger King Whopper vs. Mashed potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Burger King Whopper and Mashed potato

  • Mashed potato contains less Iron, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin K, Vitamin B3, and Folate than Burger King Whopper.
  • Burger King Whopper's daily need coverage for Iron is 51% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are BURGER KING, WHOPPER, no cheese and Fast foods, potato, mashed.

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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 Calcium +116.7%
Contains more Iron +1309.7%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +52.5%
Contains more Zinc +1186.4%
Contains more Manganese +83.7%
Contains more Selenium +2175%
Contains more Potassium +69.2%
Contains more Copper +169.2%
Equal in Sodium - 306
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 6% 12% 11% 26% 26% 40% 6% 12% 13% 5%
Contains more Calcium +116.7%
Contains more Iron +1309.7%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +52.5%
Contains more Zinc +1186.4%
Contains more Manganese +83.7%
Contains more Selenium +2175%
Contains more Potassium +69.2%
Contains more Copper +169.2%
Equal in Sodium - 306

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1066.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +166%
Contains more Folate +422.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +230.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +180%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.9%
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 12% 9% 0% 0% 4% 4% 21% 0% 28% 7% 9% 15%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1066.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +166%
Contains more Folate +422.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +230.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +180%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +550.9%
Contains more Fats +355.3%
Contains more Carbs +26.6%
Contains more Other +14.3%
Contains more Water +41.1%
11% 13% 19% 56%
Protein: 10.74 g
Fats: 12.84 g
Carbs: 18.55 g
Water: 56.43 g
Other: 1.44 g
3% 15% 80%
Protein: 1.65 g
Fats: 2.82 g
Carbs: 14.65 g
Water: 79.62 g
Other: 1.26 g
Contains more Protein +550.9%
Contains more Fats +355.3%
Contains more Carbs +26.6%
Contains more Other +14.3%
Contains more Water +41.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +550.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +152.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.4%
34% 38% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.25 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.685 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.389 g
22% 27% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.577 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.342 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +550.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +152.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +11.8%
Contains more Sucrose +1600%
Contains more Fructose +765%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
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
96%
Starch: 12.1 g
Sucrose: 0.1 g
Glucose: 0.2 g
Fructose: 0.2 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +11.8%
Contains more Sucrose +1600%
Contains more Fructose +765%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%

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 Mashed potato
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Burger King Whopper Mashed potato Opinion
Net carbs 16.75g 13.35g Burger King Whopper
Protein 10.74g 1.65g Burger King Whopper
Fats 12.84g 2.82g Burger King Whopper
Carbs 18.55g 14.65g Burger King Whopper
Calories 233kcal 89kcal Burger King Whopper
Starch 13.53g 12.1g Burger King Whopper
Fructose 1.73g 0.2g Burger King Whopper
Sugar 4.22g 0.5g Mashed potato
Fiber 1.8g 1.3g Burger King Whopper
Calcium 39mg 18mg Burger King Whopper
Iron 4.37mg 0.31mg Burger King Whopper
Magnesium 18mg 15mg Burger King Whopper
Phosphorus 90mg 59mg Burger King Whopper
Potassium 169mg 286mg Mashed potato
Sodium 313mg 306mg Mashed potato
Zinc 2.83mg 0.22mg Burger King Whopper
Copper 0.013mg 0.035mg Mashed potato
Manganese 0.18mg 0.098mg Burger King Whopper
Selenium 18.2µg 0.8µg Burger King Whopper
Vitamin A 185IU Mashed potato
Vitamin A RAE 43µg Mashed potato
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.42mg Mashed potato
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Burger King Whopper
Vitamin B1 0.215mg 0.015mg Burger King Whopper
Vitamin B2 0.175mg 0.015mg Burger King Whopper
Vitamin B3 2.873mg 1.08mg Burger King Whopper
Vitamin B5 0.173mg Burger King Whopper
Vitamin B6 0.091mg 0.12mg Mashed potato
Folate 47µg 9µg Burger King Whopper
Vitamin B12 0.07µg Mashed potato
Vitamin K 19.5µg 5.9µg 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 0mg Mashed potato
Trans Fat 0.507g 0.105g Mashed potato
Saturated Fat 4.25g 0.577g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Mashed potato
Monounsaturated Fat 4.685g 0.72g Burger King Whopper
Polyunsaturated fat 3.389g 1.342g Burger King Whopper
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.001g Burger King Whopper
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.757g 1.146g Burger King Whopper
Omega-3 - ALA 0.275g 0.174g Burger King Whopper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Burger King Whopper Mashed potato
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
9%
Mashed potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Burger King Whopper
15%
Mashed potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.72g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.673g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Burger King Whopper
Burger King Whopper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Burger King Whopper
Burger King Whopper is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Mashed potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170699/nutrients

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

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