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Burger King Whopper vs. Hamburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Burger King Whopper and Hamburger

  • Burger King Whopper has more Iron, however, Hamburger is richer in Vitamin B3, Copper, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Calcium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Burger King Whopper's daily need coverage for Iron is 19% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are BURGER KING, WHOPPER, no cheese and Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain.

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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 Iron +51.7%
Contains less Sodium -24.4%
Contains more Calcium +161.5%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +51.1%
Contains more Potassium +33.7%
Contains more Copper +600%
Contains more Manganese +20.6%
Equal in Zinc - 2.87
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 164% 13% 39% 15% 41% 78% 5% 24% 100%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 108% 15% 59% 20% 54% 79% 31% 29% 0%
Contains more Iron +51.7%
Contains less Sodium -24.4%
Contains more Calcium +161.5%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +51.1%
Contains more Potassium +33.7%
Contains more Copper +600%
Contains more Manganese +20.6%
Equal in Zinc - 2.87

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +86.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +79.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +123.1%
Contains more Folate +19.1%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.217
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 0% 1% 54% 41% 54% 11% 21% 36% 0% 49%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 55% 58% 101% 19% 47% 43% 180% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +86.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +79.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +123.1%
Contains more Folate +19.1%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.217

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +32.2%
Contains more Protein +59%
Contains more Fats +11.8%
Contains more Carbs +29.9%
Contains more Other +24.3%
11% 13% 19% 56%
Protein: 10.74 g
Fats: 12.84 g
Carbs: 18.55 g
Water: 56.43 g
Other: 1.44 g
17% 14% 24% 43% 2%
Protein: 17.08 g
Fats: 14.36 g
Carbs: 24.1 g
Water: 42.67 g
Other: 1.79 g
Contains more Water +32.2%
Contains more Protein +59%
Contains more Fats +11.8%
Contains more Carbs +29.9%
Contains more Other +24.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -16.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +791.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17.3%
34% 38% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.25 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.685 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.389 g
46% 50% 3%
Saturated Fat: 5.096 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.495 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.38 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -16.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +791.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +672.7%
Contains more Maltose +11.7%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +17.3%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
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
5% 28% 49% 3% 14%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.22 g
Glucose: 1.16 g
Fructose: 2.03 g
Lactose: 0.13 g
Maltose: 0.6 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +672.7%
Contains more Maltose +11.7%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +17.3%
Contains more Lactose +∞%

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 Hamburger
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Burger King Whopper Hamburger Opinion
Net carbs 16.75g 23.2g Hamburger
Protein 10.74g 17.08g Hamburger
Fats 12.84g 14.36g Hamburger
Carbs 18.55g 24.1g Hamburger
Calories 233kcal 295kcal Hamburger
Starch 13.53g Burger King Whopper
Fructose 1.73g 2.03g Hamburger
Sugar 4.22g 4.15g Hamburger
Fiber 1.8g 0.9g Burger King Whopper
Calcium 39mg 102mg Hamburger
Iron 4.37mg 2.88mg Burger King Whopper
Magnesium 18mg 20mg Hamburger
Phosphorus 90mg 136mg Hamburger
Potassium 169mg 226mg Hamburger
Sodium 313mg 414mg Burger King Whopper
Zinc 2.83mg 2.87mg Hamburger
Copper 0.013mg 0.091mg Hamburger
Manganese 0.18mg 0.217mg Hamburger
Selenium 18.2µg Burger King Whopper
Vitamin E 0.15mg Burger King Whopper
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Burger King Whopper
Vitamin B1 0.215mg 0.217mg Hamburger
Vitamin B2 0.175mg 0.25mg Hamburger
Vitamin B3 2.873mg 5.365mg Hamburger
Vitamin B5 0.173mg 0.31mg Hamburger
Vitamin B6 0.091mg 0.203mg Hamburger
Folate 47µg 56µg Hamburger
Vitamin B12 1.44µg Hamburger
Vitamin K 19.5µg Burger King Whopper
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.206mg Hamburger
Threonine 0.374mg 0.666mg Hamburger
Isoleucine 0.345mg 0.716mg Hamburger
Leucine 0.762mg 1.319mg Hamburger
Lysine 0.593mg 1.226mg Hamburger
Methionine 0.208mg 0.37mg Hamburger
Phenylalanine 0.461mg 0.677mg Hamburger
Valine 0.416mg 0.823mg Hamburger
Histidine 0.253mg 0.505mg Hamburger
Cholesterol 30mg 47mg Burger King Whopper
Trans Fat 0.507g 0.814g Burger King Whopper
Saturated Fat 4.25g 5.096g Burger King Whopper
Monounsaturated Fat 4.685g 5.495g Hamburger
Polyunsaturated fat 3.389g 0.38g Burger King Whopper
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Burger King Whopper
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.757g Burger King Whopper
Omega-3 - ALA 0.275g Burger King Whopper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Burger King Whopper Hamburger
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
22%
Burger King Whopper
42%
Hamburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Burger King Whopper
42%
Hamburger

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Hamburger
Hamburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hamburger
Hamburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.069999999999999g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hamburger
Hamburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Burger King Whopper
Burger King Whopper contains less Sodium (difference - 101mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Burger King Whopper
Burger King Whopper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Burger King Whopper
Burger King Whopper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.846g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Burger King Whopper
Burger King Whopper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
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

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.