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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 for 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.
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 14% 58% 15% 86% 28% 35% 86% 80% 31% 0%
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%
~equal in Potassium ~173mg

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% 12% 0% 66% 85% 58% 50% 33% 0% 0% 59% 0%
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 A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~3.102mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
14% 10% 22% 53% 2%
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
34% 38% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.25 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.685 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.389 g
45% 34% 22%
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
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
19% 19% 20% 15% 27%
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.
Burger King Whopper Egg McMUFFIN
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Burger King Whopper Egg McMUFFIN DV% diff.
Cholesterol 30mg 165mg 45%
Selenium 18.2µg 33%
Iron 4.37mg 2.3mg 26%
Vitamin K 19.5µg 16%
Phosphorus 90mg 200mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.175mg 0.368mg 15%
Calcium 39mg 192mg 15%
Zinc 2.83mg 1.29mg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.173mg 0.836mg 13%
Sodium 313mg 617mg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.389g 1.735g 11%
Folate 47µg 79µg 8%
Copper 0.013mg 0.084mg 8%
Protein 10.74g 13.64g 6%
Starch 13.53g 6%
Monounsaturated fat 4.685g 2.721g 5%
Fats 12.84g 9.66g 5%
Vitamin B1 0.215mg 0.262mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.091mg 0.145mg 4%
Fiber 1.8g 1.1g 3%
Saturated fat 4.25g 3.592g 3%
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.59mg 3%
Manganese 0.18mg 0.235mg 2%
Fructose 1.73g 0.43g 2%
Carbs 18.55g 21.67g 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 1.2mg 1%
Vitamin B3 2.873mg 3.102mg 1%
Calories 233kcal 228kcal 0%
Net carbs 16.75g 20.57g N/A
Magnesium 18mg 20mg 0%
Potassium 169mg 173mg 0%
Sugar 4.22g 2.13g N/A
Trans fat 0.507g 0.109g 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 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.021g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.275g 0.114g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.012g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.757g 1.416g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Burger King Whopper Egg McMUFFIN
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
28%
Egg McMUFFIN
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Burger King Whopper
43%
Egg McMUFFIN

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg McMUFFIN
Egg McMUFFIN is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.09g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Egg McMUFFIN
Egg McMUFFIN is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.658g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg McMUFFIN
Egg McMUFFIN is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Egg McMUFFIN
Egg McMUFFIN is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Egg McMUFFIN
Egg McMUFFIN is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Burger King Whopper
Burger King Whopper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 135mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Burger King Whopper
Burger King Whopper contains less Sodium (difference - 304mg)
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. Egg McMUFFIN - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173307/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.