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

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The main differences between Burger King Whopper and chicken sandwich

  • Burger King Whopper has more iron and zinc; however, chicken sandwich has more vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, vitamin E, phosphorus, and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for Burger King Whopper is 33% higher.
  • Chicken sandwich has 5 times less zinc than Burger King Whopper. Burger King Whopper has 2.83mg of zinc, while chicken sandwich has 0.61mg.
  • Chicken sandwich is lower in saturated fat.
  • Chicken sandwich has a higher glycemic index than Burger King Whopper.

Food types used in this article are BURGER KING, WHOPPER, no cheese and Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles.

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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% 17% 22% 66% 22% 17% 79% 98% 29% 109%
Contains more IronIron +146.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +363.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -58.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +48.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +45%
Contains more CopperCopper +415.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +105.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +21.7%
~equal in Selenium ~19.9µg

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 2.7% 1% 48% 1.5% 58% 69% 145% 72% 88% 16% 21% 35% 19%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +129.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1506.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +168.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +593.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +320.9%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.23mg
~equal in Folate ~47µg

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% 11% 21% 49% 3%
Protein: 16.28 g
Fats: 11.19 g
Carbs: 20.89 g
Water: 48.94 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more FatsFats +14.7%
Contains more WaterWater +15.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +51.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +12.6%
Contains more OtherOther +87.5%

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
22% 46% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.123 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.177 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -50%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~4.481g
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~3.177g

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
82% 6% 4% 5% 4%
Starch: 16.5 g
Sucrose: 1.15 g
Glucose: 0.79 g
Fructose: 0.97 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.73 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +47.8%
Contains more FructoseFructose +78.4%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +22%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0.73g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Burger King Whopper Chicken sandwich DV% diff.
Iron 4.37mg 1.77mg 33%
Vitamin B3 2.873mg 7.72mg 30%
Vitamin B6 0.091mg 0.383mg 22%
Vitamin B5 0.173mg 1.2mg 21%
Zinc 2.83mg 0.61mg 20%
Sodium 313mg 753mg 19%
Vitamin E 0.15mg 2.41mg 15%
Phosphorus 90mg 185mg 14%
Protein 10.74g 16.28g 11%
Vitamin B2 0.175mg 0.3mg 10%
Saturated fat 4.25g 2.123g 10%
Vitamin K 19.5µg 8.5µg 9%
Copper 0.013mg 0.067mg 6%
Choline 35.3mg 6%
Vitamin B12 0.13µg 5%
Fats 12.84g 11.19g 3%
Selenium 18.2µg 19.9µg 3%
Fiber 1.8g 1.4g 2%
Potassium 169mg 245mg 2%
Calcium 39mg 58mg 2%
Cholesterol 30mg 35mg 2%
Manganese 0.18mg 0.219mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 4.685g 4.481g 1%
Fructose 1.73g 0.97g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.389g 3.177g 1%
Calories 233kcal 250kcal 1%
Vitamin B1 0.215mg 0.23mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.8mg 1%
Starch 13.53g 16.5g 1%
Magnesium 18mg 24mg 1%
Vitamin D 5IU 1%
Carbs 18.55g 20.89g 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 16.75g 19.49g N/A
Sugar 4.22g 3.64g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 0%
Folate 47µg 47µg 0%
Trans fat 0.507g 0.03g N/A
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0%
Threonine 0.374mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.345mg 0%
Leucine 0.762mg 0%
Lysine 0.593mg 0%
Methionine 0.208mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.461mg 0%
Valine 0.416mg 0%
Histidine 0.253mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.275g 0.197g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.757g 2.884g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Burger King Whopper Chicken sandwich
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
44%
Chicken sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Burger King Whopper
48%
Chicken sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.58g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.127g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Burger King Whopper
Burger King Whopper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Burger King Whopper
Burger King Whopper contains less Sodium (difference - 440mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Burger King Whopper
Burger King Whopper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
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. Chicken sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170295/nutrients

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

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