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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 from 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.

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% 1.9% 48% 3% 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 Opinion
Calories 233kcal 250kcal Chicken sandwich
Protein 10.74g 16.28g Chicken sandwich
Fats 12.84g 11.19g Burger King Whopper
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.8mg Chicken sandwich
Net carbs 16.75g 19.49g Chicken sandwich
Carbs 18.55g 20.89g Chicken sandwich
Cholesterol 30mg 35mg Burger King Whopper
Vitamin D 5IU Chicken sandwich
Magnesium 18mg 24mg Chicken sandwich
Calcium 39mg 58mg Chicken sandwich
Potassium 169mg 245mg Chicken sandwich
Iron 4.37mg 1.77mg Burger King Whopper
Sugar 4.22g 3.64g Chicken sandwich
Fiber 1.8g 1.4g Burger King Whopper
Copper 0.013mg 0.067mg Chicken sandwich
Zinc 2.83mg 0.61mg Burger King Whopper
Starch 13.53g 16.5g Chicken sandwich
Phosphorus 90mg 185mg Chicken sandwich
Sodium 313mg 753mg Burger King Whopper
Vitamin A 32IU Chicken sandwich
Vitamin A 3µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin E 0.15mg 2.41mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin D 0.1µg Chicken sandwich
Manganese 0.18mg 0.219mg Chicken sandwich
Selenium 18.2µg 19.9µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.215mg 0.23mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.175mg 0.3mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B3 2.873mg 7.72mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.173mg 1.2mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.091mg 0.383mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.13µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin K 19.5µg 8.5µg Burger King Whopper
Folate 47µg 47µg
Trans Fat 0.507g 0.03g Chicken sandwich
Choline 35.3mg Chicken sandwich
Saturated Fat 4.25g 2.123g Chicken sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 4.685g 4.481g Burger King Whopper
Polyunsaturated fat 3.389g 3.177g 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
Fructose 1.73g 0.97g Burger King Whopper
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.275g 0.197g Burger King Whopper
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.009g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.006g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.757g 2.884g Chicken sandwich

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
45%
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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.