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Burger King Whopper vs. McDonald's cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Burger King Whopper and mcDonald's cheeseburgers

  • Burger King Whopper has more iron and zinc; however, mcDonald's cheeseburgers are higher in calcium, copper, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and vitamin B2.
  • Burger King Whopper covers your daily iron needs 25% more than mcDonald's cheeseburgers.
  • McDonald's cheeseburgers contain 2 times less fiber than Burger King Whopper. Burger King Whopper contains 1.8g of fiber, while mcDonald's cheeseburgers contain 1.1g.
  • Burger King Whopper has less sugar.

Food varieties used in this article are BURGER KING, WHOPPER, no cheese and McDONALD'S, Cheeseburger.

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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% 50% 18% 88% 32% 52% 60% 82% 30% 0%
Contains more IronIron +86%
Contains more ZincZinc +48.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +11.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +328.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +18.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +646.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +55.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +27.8%

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 2% 0% 0% 0% 56% 60% 75% 0% 0% 108% 0% 44% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +48.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +40.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +25.5%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.223mg
~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
13% 12% 28% 45% 2%
Protein: 12.97 g
Fats: 11.79 g
Carbs: 27.81 g
Water: 45 g
Other: 2.43 g
Contains more WaterWater +25.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +20.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +49.9%
Contains more OtherOther +68.8%
~equal in Fats ~11.79g

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
53% 43% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.435 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.631 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.355 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +29%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +854.6%
~equal in Saturated fat ~4.435g

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
4% 32% 42% 9% 14%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.24 g
Glucose: 2.01 g
Fructose: 2.59 g
Lactose: 0.54 g
Maltose: 0.84 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +608.3%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +49.7%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +25.4%

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 McDonald's cheeseburger
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Burger King Whopper McDonald's cheeseburger DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.86µg 36%
Selenium 18.2µg 33%
Iron 4.37mg 2.35mg 25%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.389g 0.355g 20%
Vitamin K 19.5µg 16%
Sodium 313mg 626mg 14%
Calcium 39mg 167mg 13%
Copper 0.013mg 0.097mg 9%
Zinc 2.83mg 1.91mg 8%
Phosphorus 90mg 140mg 7%
Vitamin B3 2.873mg 4.026mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.175mg 0.26mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.091mg 7%
Starch 13.53g 6%
Protein 10.74g 12.97g 4%
Vitamin B5 0.173mg 3%
Fiber 1.8g 1.1g 3%
Carbs 18.55g 27.81g 3%
Folate 47µg 59µg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 4.685g 3.631g 3%
Calories 233kcal 263kcal 2%
Cholesterol 30mg 35mg 2%
Fats 12.84g 11.79g 2%
Manganese 0.18mg 0.23mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.215mg 0.223mg 1%
Fructose 1.73g 2.59g 1%
Vitamin E 0.15mg 1%
Potassium 169mg 200mg 1%
Saturated fat 4.25g 4.435g 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.6mg 0%
Net carbs 16.75g 26.71g N/A
Magnesium 18mg 20mg 0%
Sugar 4.22g 6.22g N/A
Trans fat 0.507g 0.647g 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 - ALA 0.275g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.757g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Burger King Whopper McDonald's cheeseburger
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
27%
McDonald's cheeseburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Burger King Whopper
43%
McDonald's cheeseburger

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's cheeseburger
McDonald's cheeseburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McDonald's cheeseburger
McDonald's cheeseburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Burger King Whopper
Burger King Whopper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Burger King Whopper
Burger King Whopper is lower in Sugar (difference - 2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Burger King Whopper
Burger King Whopper contains less Sodium (difference - 313mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Burger King Whopper
Burger King Whopper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.185g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. McDonald's cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170320/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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