McDonald's Big Mac vs. Burger King Whopper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are McDonald's Big Mac and Burger King Whopper different?
- McDonald's Big Mac is higher in Copper, and Calcium, however, Burger King Whopper is richer in Iron, Zinc, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
- Daily need coverage for Iron from Burger King Whopper is 30% higher.
- McDonald's Big Mac contains 8 times more Copper than Burger King Whopper. While McDonald's Big Mac contains 0.098mg of Copper, Burger King Whopper contains only 0.013mg.
- Burger King Whopper has less Sodium.
McDONALD'S, BIG MAC and BURGER KING, WHOPPER, no cheese 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.
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Calcium
+197.4%
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Magnesium
+11.1%
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Phosphorus
+35.6%
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Copper
+653.8%
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Manganese
+14.4%
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Iron
+118.5%
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Sodium
-32%
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Zinc
+48.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 18
Equal in Potassium - 169
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Calcium
+197.4%
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Magnesium
+11.1%
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Phosphorus
+35.6%
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Copper
+653.8%
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Manganese
+14.4%
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Iron
+118.5%
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Sodium
-32%
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Zinc
+48.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 18
Equal in Potassium - 169
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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Vitamin C
+100%
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Vitamin B2
+19.4%
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Vitamin B3
+17.8%
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Vitamin B1
+22.2%
Equal in Folate - 47
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Vitamin C
+100%
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Vitamin B2
+19.4%
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Vitamin B3
+17.8%
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Vitamin B1
+22.2%
Equal in Folate - 47
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+10.1%
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Fats
+16.5%
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Other
+27.8%
Equal in Protein - 10.74
Equal in Carbs - 18.55
Equal in Water - 56.43
Protein:
11.82 g
Fats:
14.96 g
Carbs:
20.08 g
Water:
51.3 g
Other:
1.84 g
Protein:
10.74 g
Fats:
12.84 g
Carbs:
18.55 g
Water:
56.43 g
Other:
1.44 g
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Protein
+10.1%
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Fats
+16.5%
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Other
+27.8%
Equal in Protein - 10.74
Equal in Carbs - 18.55
Equal in Water - 56.43
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-10.5%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+34.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+1007.5%
Saturated Fat:
3.803 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.306 g
Saturated Fat:
4.25 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
4.685 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.389 g
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Saturated Fat
-10.5%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+34.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+1007.5%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Glucose
+∞%
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Lactose
+∞%
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Starch
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Sucrose
+269.6%
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Maltose
+36.7%
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Galactose
+∞%
Equal in Fructose - 1.73
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.46 g
Glucose:
1.04 g
Fructose:
1.69 g
Lactose:
0.32 g
Maltose:
0.49 g
Galactose:
0 g
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
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Glucose
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Sucrose
+269.6%
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Maltose
+36.7%
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Galactose
+∞%
Equal in Fructose - 1.73
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 18.48g | 16.75g |
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| Protein | 11.82g | 10.74g |
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| Fats | 14.96g | 12.84g |
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| Carbs | 20.08g | 18.55g |
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| Calories | 257kcal | 233kcal |
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| Starch | 13.53g |
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| Fructose | 1.69g | 1.73g |
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| Sugar | 3.97g | 4.22g |
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| Fiber | 1.6g | 1.8g |
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| Calcium | 116mg | 39mg |
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| Iron | 2mg | 4.37mg |
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| Magnesium | 20mg | 18mg |
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| Phosphorus | 122mg | 90mg |
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| Potassium | 181mg | 169mg |
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| Sodium | 460mg | 313mg |
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| Zinc | 1.91mg | 2.83mg |
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| Copper | 0.098mg | 0.013mg |
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| Manganese | 0.206mg | 0.18mg |
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| Selenium | 18.2µg |
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| Vitamin A | 188IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.15mg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0.2mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 0.215mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.209mg | 0.175mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.384mg | 2.873mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.173mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.091mg |
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| Folate | 46µg | 47µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.88µg |
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| Vitamin K | 19.5µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.07mg |
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| Threonine | 0.374mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.345mg |
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| Leucine | 0.762mg |
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| Lysine | 0.593mg |
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| Methionine | 0.208mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.461mg |
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| Valine | 0.416mg |
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| Histidine | 0.253mg |
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| Cholesterol | 36mg | 30mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.588g | 0.507g |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.803g | 4.25g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.474g | 4.685g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.306g | 3.389g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.757g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.275g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
26%
22%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.25g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.447g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's Big Mac is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Burger King Whopper contains less Sodium (difference - 147mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Burger King Whopper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Burger King Whopper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
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.