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

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Differences between Burger King Whopper and Chicken McNuggets

  • Burger King Whopper has more Iron, and Zinc, while Chicken McNuggets has more Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5.
  • Burger King Whopper's daily need coverage for Iron is 44% higher.
  • Chicken McNuggets contain 5 times less Zinc than Burger King Whopper. Burger King Whopper contains 2.83mg of Zinc, while Chicken McNuggets contain 0.59mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Chicken McNuggets are lower.

The food types used in this comparison are BURGER KING, WHOPPER, no cheese and McDONALD'S, Chicken McNUGGETS.

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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 17% 3.3% 22% 33% 16% 16% 117% 74% 18% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +254.5%
Contains more IronIron +391%
Contains more ZincZinc +379.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -44.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +28.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +49.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +276.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +202.2%

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 4% 0% 0% 0% 40% 25% 139% 53% 92% 41% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +34.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +59.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +500%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +157.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +408.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +337.4%
~equal in Vitamin A ~IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
16% 20% 15% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.79 g
Fats: 19.81 g
Carbs: 15.09 g
Water: 47.13 g
Other: 2.18 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +22.9%
Contains more WaterWater +19.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +47%
Contains more FatsFats +54.3%
Contains more OtherOther +51.4%

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% 48% 33%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.261 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.61 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -23.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +73.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +65.5%

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
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.08 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +2025%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~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 McNuggets
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Burger King Whopper Chicken McNuggets Opinion
Calories 233kcal 302kcal Chicken McNuggets
Protein 10.74g 15.79g Chicken McNuggets
Fats 12.84g 19.81g Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin C 0.2mg 1.2mg Chicken McNuggets
Net carbs 16.75g 15.09g Burger King Whopper
Carbs 18.55g 15.09g Burger King Whopper
Cholesterol 30mg 44mg Burger King Whopper
Magnesium 18mg 24mg Chicken McNuggets
Calcium 39mg 11mg Burger King Whopper
Potassium 169mg 252mg Chicken McNuggets
Iron 4.37mg 0.89mg Burger King Whopper
Sugar 4.22g 0.08g Chicken McNuggets
Fiber 1.8g Burger King Whopper
Copper 0.013mg 0.049mg Chicken McNuggets
Zinc 2.83mg 0.59mg Burger King Whopper
Starch 13.53g Burger King Whopper
Phosphorus 90mg 272mg Chicken McNuggets
Sodium 313mg 566mg Burger King Whopper
Vitamin E 0.15mg Burger King Whopper
Manganese 0.18mg 0.14mg Burger King Whopper
Selenium 18.2µg Burger King Whopper
Vitamin B1 0.215mg 0.16mg Burger King Whopper
Vitamin B2 0.175mg 0.11mg Burger King Whopper
Vitamin B3 2.873mg 7.4mg Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin B5 0.173mg 0.88mg Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin B6 0.091mg 0.398mg Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin B12 0.33µg Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin K 19.5µg Burger King Whopper
Folate 47µg Burger King Whopper
Trans Fat 0.507g 0.114g Chicken McNuggets
Saturated Fat 4.25g 3.261g Chicken McNuggets
Monounsaturated Fat 4.685g 8.134g Chicken McNuggets
Polyunsaturated fat 3.389g 5.61g Chicken McNuggets
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
Fructose 1.73g 0g Burger King Whopper
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-3 - ALA 0.275g 0.296g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.025g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.014g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.757g 5.105g Chicken McNuggets

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Burger King Whopper Chicken McNuggets
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
30%
Chicken McNuggets
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Burger King Whopper
32%
Chicken McNuggets

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken McNuggets
Chicken McNuggets is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.14g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken McNuggets
Chicken McNuggets is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.989g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken McNuggets
Chicken McNuggets is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Burger King Whopper
Burger King Whopper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Burger King Whopper
Burger King Whopper contains less Sodium (difference - 253mg)
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.
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. Chicken McNuggets - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173297/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.