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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 Cheeseburger

  • Burger King Whopper has more Iron, Zinc, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, McDonald's Cheeseburger is higher in Calcium, Copper, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2.
  • Burger King Whopper covers your daily Iron needs 25% more than McDonald's Cheeseburger.
  • McDonald's Cheeseburger contains 10 times less Polyunsaturated fat than Burger King Whopper. Burger King Whopper contains 3.389g of Polyunsaturated fat, while McDonald's Cheeseburger contains 0.355g.
  • Burger King Whopper has less Sodium.

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.
Contains more Iron +86%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +48.2%
Contains more Calcium +328.2%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +55.6%
Contains more Potassium +18.3%
Contains more Copper +646.2%
Contains more Manganese +27.8%
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 51% 89% 15% 60% 18% 82% 53% 33% 30% 0%
Contains more Iron +86%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +48.2%
Contains more Calcium +328.2%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +55.6%
Contains more Potassium +18.3%
Contains more Copper +646.2%
Contains more Manganese +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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +48.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40.1%
Contains more Folate +25.5%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.223
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 15% 0% 0% 2% 56% 60% 76% 0% 0% 45% 108% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +48.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40.1%
Contains more Folate +25.5%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.223

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +25.4%
Contains more Protein +20.8%
Contains more Carbs +49.9%
Contains more Other +68.8%
Equal in Fats - 11.79
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 Water +25.4%
Contains more Protein +20.8%
Contains more Carbs +49.9%
Contains more Other +68.8%
Equal in Fats - 11.79

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +29%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +854.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 4.435
34% 38% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.25 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.685 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.389 g
53% 43% 4%
Saturated Fat: 4.435 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.631 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.355 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +29%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +854.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 4.435

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +608.3%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +49.7%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +25.4%
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 Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +608.3%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +49.7%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +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 Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Opinion
Net carbs 16.75g 26.71g McDonald's Cheeseburger
Protein 10.74g 12.97g McDonald's Cheeseburger
Fats 12.84g 11.79g Burger King Whopper
Carbs 18.55g 27.81g McDonald's Cheeseburger
Calories 233kcal 263kcal McDonald's Cheeseburger
Starch 13.53g Burger King Whopper
Fructose 1.73g 2.59g McDonald's Cheeseburger
Sugar 4.22g 6.22g Burger King Whopper
Fiber 1.8g 1.1g Burger King Whopper
Calcium 39mg 167mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Iron 4.37mg 2.35mg Burger King Whopper
Magnesium 18mg 20mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Phosphorus 90mg 140mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Potassium 169mg 200mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Sodium 313mg 626mg Burger King Whopper
Zinc 2.83mg 1.91mg Burger King Whopper
Copper 0.013mg 0.097mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Manganese 0.18mg 0.23mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Selenium 18.2µg Burger King Whopper
Vitamin A 243IU McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin E 0.15mg Burger King Whopper
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.6mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin B1 0.215mg 0.223mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin B2 0.175mg 0.26mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin B3 2.873mg 4.026mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin B5 0.173mg Burger King Whopper
Vitamin B6 0.091mg Burger King Whopper
Folate 47µg 59µg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin B12 0.86µg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin K 19.5µg Burger King Whopper
Tryptophan 0.07mg Burger King Whopper
Threonine 0.374mg Burger King Whopper
Isoleucine 0.345mg Burger King Whopper
Leucine 0.762mg Burger King Whopper
Lysine 0.593mg Burger King Whopper
Methionine 0.208mg Burger King Whopper
Phenylalanine 0.461mg Burger King Whopper
Valine 0.416mg Burger King Whopper
Histidine 0.253mg Burger King Whopper
Cholesterol 30mg 35mg Burger King Whopper
Trans Fat 0.507g 0.647g Burger King Whopper
Saturated Fat 4.25g 4.435g Burger King Whopper
Monounsaturated Fat 4.685g 3.631g Burger King Whopper
Polyunsaturated fat 3.389g 0.355g 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 McDonald's Cheeseburger
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
30%
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 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 Cholesterol?
Burger King Whopper
Burger King Whopper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.