Burger King Whopper vs. Egg McMUFFIN — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Burger King Whopper and Egg McMUFFIN different?
- Burger King Whopper is higher in Iron, and Zinc, however, Egg McMUFFIN is richer in Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Folate, and Copper.
- Daily need coverage for Cholesterol from Egg McMUFFIN is 45% higher.
- Burger King Whopper contains 2 times more Zinc than Egg McMUFFIN. While Burger King Whopper contains 2.83mg of Zinc, Egg McMUFFIN contains only 1.29mg.
- Burger King Whopper has less Sodium.
BURGER KING, WHOPPER, no cheese and McDONALD'S, Egg McMUFFIN 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.
| Contains more IronIron | +90% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +119.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -49.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +11.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +392.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +546.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +122.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +30.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +293.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +21.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +110.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +383.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +59.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +68.1% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.74 g
Fats:
12.84 g
Carbs:
18.55 g
Water:
56.43 g
Other:
1.44 g
Protein:
13.64 g
Fats:
9.66 g
Carbs:
21.67 g
Water:
52.58 g
Other:
2.45 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +32.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +27% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +16.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +70.1% |
~equal in
Water
~52.58g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
4.25 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
4.685 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.389 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
3.592 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.735 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +72.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +95.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -15.5% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.4 g
Glucose:
0.4 g
Fructose:
0.43 g
Lactose:
0.33 g
Maltose:
0.57 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +325% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +302.3% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +17.5% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 233kcal | 228kcal |
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| Protein | 10.74g | 13.64g |
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| Fats | 12.84g | 9.66g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 1.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 16.75g | 20.57g |
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| Carbs | 18.55g | 21.67g |
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| Cholesterol | 30mg | 165mg |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 20mg |
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| Calcium | 39mg | 192mg |
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| Potassium | 169mg | 173mg |
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| Iron | 4.37mg | 2.3mg |
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| Sugar | 4.22g | 2.13g |
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| Fiber | 1.8g | 1.1g |
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| Copper | 0.013mg | 0.084mg |
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| Zinc | 2.83mg | 1.29mg |
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| Starch | 13.53g |
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| Phosphorus | 90mg | 200mg |
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| Sodium | 313mg | 617mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 0.59mg |
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| Manganese | 0.18mg | 0.235mg |
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| Selenium | 18.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.215mg | 0.262mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.175mg | 0.368mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.873mg | 3.102mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.173mg | 0.836mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.091mg | 0.145mg |
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| Vitamin K | 19.5µg |
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| Folate | 47µg | 79µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.507g | 0.109g |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.25g | 3.592g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.685g | 2.721g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.389g | 1.735g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.07mg |
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| Threonine | 0.374mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.345mg |
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| Leucine | 0.762mg |
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| Lysine | 0.593mg |
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| Methionine | 0.208mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.461mg |
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| Valine | 0.416mg |
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| Histidine | 0.253mg |
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| Fructose | 1.73g | 0.43g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.002g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.021g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.275g | 0.114g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.006g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.012g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | 0.01g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.757g | 1.416g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet |
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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%
28%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg McMUFFIN is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.09g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Egg McMUFFIN is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.658g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg McMUFFIN is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Egg McMUFFIN is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Egg McMUFFIN is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Burger King Whopper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 135mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Burger King Whopper contains less Sodium (difference - 304mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)