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Burger King Whopper vs. Chinese lemon chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Burger King Whopper and Chinese lemon chicken different?

  • Burger King Whopper is higher in Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B1, Folate, Selenium, and Vitamin B2, however, Chinese lemon chicken is richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin E , and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Burger King Whopper is 39% higher.
  • Burger King Whopper contains 6 times more Zinc than Chinese lemon chicken. While Burger King Whopper contains 2.83mg of Zinc, Chinese lemon chicken contains only 0.51mg.
  • Chinese lemon chicken has less Saturated Fat.

BURGER KING, WHOPPER, no cheese and Restaurant, Chinese, lemon chicken 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.
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 11% 12% 14% 46% 13% 14% 58% 33% 12% 71%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +12.5%
Contains more IronIron +258.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +454.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +102.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +40%
Contains more CopperCopper +207.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +51.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -19.5%
~equal in Calcium ~40mg
~equal in Potassium ~161mg

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 7.7% 0.66% 26% 3% 13% 16% 71% 31% 58% 14% 61% 6.8% 16%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +305.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more FolateFolate +422.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1050%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +753.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +31.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +200.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +174.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +25.1%

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
12% 14% 21% 53%
Protein: 11.87 g
Fats: 13.55 g
Carbs: 20.61 g
Water: 52.69 g
Other: 1.28 g
Contains more OtherOther +12.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +10.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +11.1%
~equal in Fats ~13.55g
~equal in Water ~52.69g

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% 25% 56%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.749 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.086 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +70.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -52.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +79.6%

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
56% 27% 9% 8%
Starch: 10.27 g
Sucrose: 5.05 g
Glucose: 1.58 g
Fructose: 1.52 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.03 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +31.7%
Contains more FructoseFructose +13.8%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +2133.3%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +197.1%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
~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 Chinese lemon chicken
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Burger King Whopper Chinese lemon chicken Opinion
Calories 233kcal 252kcal Chinese lemon chicken
Protein 10.74g 11.87g Chinese lemon chicken
Fats 12.84g 13.55g Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin C 0.2mg 2.3mg Chinese lemon chicken
Net carbs 16.75g 19.61g Chinese lemon chicken
Carbs 18.55g 20.61g Chinese lemon chicken
Cholesterol 30mg 32mg Burger King Whopper
Vitamin D 5IU Chinese lemon chicken
Magnesium 18mg 16mg Burger King Whopper
Calcium 39mg 40mg Chinese lemon chicken
Potassium 169mg 161mg Burger King Whopper
Iron 4.37mg 1.22mg Burger King Whopper
Sugar 4.22g 8.18g Burger King Whopper
Fiber 1.8g 1g Burger King Whopper
Copper 0.013mg 0.04mg Chinese lemon chicken
Zinc 2.83mg 0.51mg Burger King Whopper
Starch 13.53g 10.27g Burger King Whopper
Phosphorus 90mg 136mg Chinese lemon chicken
Sodium 313mg 252mg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin A 11IU Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin A RAE 3µg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin E 0.15mg 1.28mg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin D 0.1µg Chinese lemon chicken
Manganese 0.18mg 0.089mg Burger King Whopper
Selenium 18.2µg 13µg Burger King Whopper
Vitamin B1 0.215mg 0.053mg Burger King Whopper
Vitamin B2 0.175mg 0.07mg Burger King Whopper
Vitamin B3 2.873mg 3.776mg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin B5 0.173mg 0.52mg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin B6 0.091mg 0.25mg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin B12 0.11µg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin K 19.5µg 24.4µg Chinese lemon chicken
Folate 47µg 9µg Burger King Whopper
Trans Fat 0.507g 0.068g Chinese lemon chicken
Choline 28.6mg Chinese lemon chicken
Saturated Fat 4.25g 2.033g Chinese lemon chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 4.685g 2.749g Burger King Whopper
Polyunsaturated fat 3.389g 6.086g Chinese lemon chicken
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.141mg Chinese lemon chicken
Threonine 0.374mg 0.513mg Chinese lemon chicken
Isoleucine 0.345mg 0.537mg Chinese lemon chicken
Leucine 0.762mg 0.978mg Chinese lemon chicken
Lysine 0.593mg 0.958mg Chinese lemon chicken
Methionine 0.208mg 0.33mg Chinese lemon chicken
Phenylalanine 0.461mg 0.478mg Chinese lemon chicken
Valine 0.416mg 0.57mg Chinese lemon chicken
Histidine 0.253mg 0.365mg Chinese lemon chicken
Fructose 1.73g 1.52g Burger King Whopper
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.275g 0.663g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.006g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.008g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.757g 5.301g Chinese lemon chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Burger King Whopper Chinese lemon chicken
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
25%
Chinese lemon chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Burger King Whopper
28%
Chinese lemon chicken

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese lemon chicken
Chinese lemon chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese lemon chicken
Chinese lemon chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.217g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese lemon chicken
Chinese lemon chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese lemon chicken
Chinese lemon chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Burger King Whopper
Burger King Whopper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Burger King Whopper
Burger King Whopper is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.96g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Burger King Whopper
Burger King Whopper is relatively richer in minerals
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. Chinese lemon chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167674/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.