Burger King Whopper vs. McChicken Sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Burger King Whopper and McChicken Sandwich?
- Burger King Whopper is higher in Iron, and Zinc, yet McChicken Sandwich is higher in Manganese, Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Polyunsaturated fat.
- Burger King Whopper's daily need coverage for Iron is 33% more.
- Burger King Whopper has 4 times more Zinc than McChicken Sandwich. While Burger King Whopper has 2.83mg of Zinc, McChicken Sandwich has only 0.63mg.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in McChicken Sandwich is lower.
We used BURGER KING, WHOPPER, no cheese and McDONALD'S, McCHICKEN Sandwich types 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.
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Iron
+151.1%
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Sodium
-49.8%
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Zinc
+349.2%
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Calcium
+125.6%
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Magnesium
+11.1%
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Phosphorus
+54.4%
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Copper
+530.8%
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Manganese
+98.9%
Equal in Potassium - 173
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Iron
+151.1%
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Sodium
-49.8%
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Zinc
+349.2%
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Calcium
+125.6%
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Magnesium
+11.1%
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Phosphorus
+54.4%
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Copper
+530.8%
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Manganese
+98.9%
Equal in Potassium - 173
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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Vitamin B2
+14.3%
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Vitamin B3
+37.2%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.212
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Vitamin B2
+14.3%
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Vitamin B3
+37.2%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.212
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+22.4%
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Carbs
+50.8%
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Other
+58.3%
Equal in Protein - 10.43
Equal in Fats - 13.21
Protein:
10.74 g
Fats:
12.84 g
Carbs:
18.55 g
Water:
56.43 g
Other:
1.44 g
Protein:
10.43 g
Fats:
13.21 g
Carbs:
27.97 g
Water:
46.11 g
Other:
2.28 g
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Water
+22.4%
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Carbs
+50.8%
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Other
+58.3%
Equal in Protein - 10.43
Equal in Fats - 13.21
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-44.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+46.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 4.401
Saturated Fat:
4.25 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
4.685 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.389 g
Saturated Fat:
2.346 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
4.401 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
4.964 g
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Saturated Fat
-44.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+46.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 4.401
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Starch
+∞%
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Sucrose
+900%
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Maltose
+55.8%
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Galactose
+∞%
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Glucose
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Fructose
+11.6%
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:
0.17 g
Glucose:
1.03 g
Fructose:
1.93 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.43 g
Galactose:
0 g
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Starch
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Sucrose
+900%
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Maltose
+55.8%
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Galactose
+∞%
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Glucose
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Fructose
+11.6%
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 16.75g | 26.67g |
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| Protein | 10.74g | 10.43g |
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| Fats | 12.84g | 13.21g |
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| Carbs | 18.55g | 27.97g |
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| Calories | 233kcal | 273kcal |
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| Starch | 13.53g |
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| Fructose | 1.73g | 1.93g |
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| Sugar | 4.22g | 3.57g |
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| Fiber | 1.8g | 1.3g |
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| Calcium | 39mg | 88mg |
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| Iron | 4.37mg | 1.74mg |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 20mg |
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| Phosphorus | 90mg | 139mg |
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| Potassium | 169mg | 173mg |
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| Sodium | 313mg | 624mg |
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| Zinc | 2.83mg | 0.63mg |
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| Copper | 0.013mg | 0.082mg |
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| Manganese | 0.18mg | 0.358mg |
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| Selenium | 18.2µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.15mg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.2mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.215mg | 0.212mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.175mg | 0.2mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.873mg | 3.942mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.173mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.091mg |
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| Folate | 47µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.19µg |
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| Vitamin K | 19.5µg |
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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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| Cholesterol | 30mg | 27mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.507g | 0.079g |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.25g | 2.346g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.003g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.002g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.685g | 4.401g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.389g | 4.964g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | 0.009g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.757g | 4.396g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.016g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.275g | 0.43g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g |
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Which food is preferable for your 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
22%
16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
35%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McChicken Sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.65g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McChicken Sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McChicken Sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.904g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
McChicken Sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Burger King Whopper contains less Sodium (difference - 311mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Burger King Whopper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Burger King Whopper is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)