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Burger King Whopper vs. Chicken fingers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Burger King Whopper and chicken fingers

  • Burger King Whopper has more iron, zinc, and vitamin K, while chicken fingers have more vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, and vitamin E.
  • Burger King Whopper covers your daily need for iron, 46% more than chicken fingers.
  • Burger King Whopper contains 4 times more zinc than chicken fingers. While Burger King Whopper contains 2.83mg of zinc, chicken fingers contain only 0.71mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in chicken fingers is lower.
  • Chicken fingers have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of chicken fingers is 46, while the glycemic index of Burger King Whopper is 61.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison BURGER KING, WHOPPER, no cheese and Fast foods, chicken tenders.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 12% 15% 164% 4.3% 77% 39% 41% 23% 99%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 5.1% 33% 27% 23% 19% 121% 100% 30% 95%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +129.4%
Contains more IronIron +498.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +298.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -59.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +55.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +120.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +430.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +213.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +26.7%
~equal in Selenium ~17.5µg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.67% 0% 3% 0% 54% 40% 54% 10% 21% 0% 49% 35% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 3.7% 1% 63% 3% 28% 41% 154% 75% 98% 20% 20% 14% 24%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +95.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +143.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +147.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +450%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2013.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +186%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +619.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +368.1%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.179mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 13% 19% 56%
Protein: 10.74 g
Fats: 12.84 g
Carbs: 18.55 g
Water: 56.43 g
Other: 1.44 g
19% 14% 17% 47% 3%
Protein: 19.22 g
Fats: 13.95 g
Carbs: 17.25 g
Water: 46.64 g
Other: 2.94 g
Contains more WaterWater +21%
Contains more ProteinProtein +79%
Contains more OtherOther +104.2%
~equal in Fats ~13.95g
~equal in Carbs ~17.25g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
34% 38% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.25 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.685 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.389 g
19% 37% 44%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.493 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.783 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -41.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +70.6%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~4.83g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
98% 2%
Starch: 17.03 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +325%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +25.9%
~equal in Glucose ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g

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 Chicken fingers
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Burger King Whopper Chicken fingers DV% diff.
Iron 4.37mg 0.73mg 46%
Vitamin B3 2.873mg 8.217mg 33%
Phosphorus 90mg 282mg 27%
Vitamin B6 0.091mg 0.426mg 26%
Vitamin B5 0.173mg 1.244mg 21%
Sodium 313mg 769mg 20%
Vitamin E 0.15mg 3.17mg 20%
Zinc 2.83mg 0.71mg 19%
Protein 10.74g 19.22g 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.389g 5.783g 16%
Vitamin K 19.5µg 8µg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.215mg 0.11mg 9%
Choline 43.7mg 8%
Saturated fat 4.25g 2.493g 8%
Folate 47µg 19µg 7%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 7%
Cholesterol 30mg 48mg 6%
Copper 0.013mg 0.069mg 6%
Potassium 169mg 373mg 6%
Manganese 0.18mg 0.228mg 2%
Fructose 1.73g 0g 2%
Calories 233kcal 271kcal 2%
Magnesium 18mg 28mg 2%
Calcium 39mg 17mg 2%
Fats 12.84g 13.95g 2%
Fiber 1.8g 1.2g 2%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 1.1mg 1%
Vitamin D 7IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Starch 13.53g 17.03g 1%
Selenium 18.2µg 17.5µg 1%
Carbs 18.55g 17.25g 0%
Net carbs 16.75g 16.05g N/A
Sugar 4.22g 0.4g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.175mg 0.179mg 0%
Trans fat 0.507g 0.052g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 4.685g 4.83g 0%
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.222mg 0%
Threonine 0.374mg 0.803mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.345mg 0.845mg 0%
Leucine 0.762mg 1.553mg 0%
Lysine 0.593mg 1.616mg 0%
Methionine 0.208mg 0.518mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.461mg 1.437mg 0%
Valine 0.416mg 0.908mg 0%
Histidine 0.253mg 0.655mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.275g 0.211g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.757g 5.439g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Burger King Whopper Chicken fingers
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
21%
Burger King Whopper
42%
Chicken fingers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Burger King Whopper
47%
Chicken fingers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.82g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.757g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Burger King Whopper
Burger King Whopper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Burger King Whopper
Burger King Whopper contains less Sodium (difference - 456mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Chicken fingers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173321/nutrients

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

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