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

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Significant differences between Burger King Whopper and McFlurry

  • Burger King Whopper has more Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Folate, Fiber, and Manganese, however, McFlurry is richer in Vitamin B5, and Calcium.
  • Burger King Whopper covers your daily Iron needs 51% more than McFlurry.
  • McFlurry has 21 times less Vitamin B3 than Burger King Whopper. Burger King Whopper has 2.873mg of Vitamin B3, while McFlurry has 0.139mg.
  • McFlurry contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are BURGER KING, WHOPPER, no cheese and McDONALD'S, McFLURRY with M&M'S CANDIES.

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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 12% 41% 18% 10% 15% 15% 50% 7% 6% 0%
Contains more IronIron +1518.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +424.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +291.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +246.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +23.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +238.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +28.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~17mg

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 0% 19% 1.6% 0% 13% 56% 2.6% 44% 12% 75% 0% 2.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +321.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1966.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +71.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +38.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +322%
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
4% 6% 27% 62%
Protein: 4.02 g
Fats: 6.46 g
Carbs: 26.82 g
Water: 61.74 g
Other: 0.96 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +167.2%
Contains more FatsFats +98.8%
Contains more OtherOther +50%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +44.6%
~equal in Water ~61.74g

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
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.402 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.282 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +180.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1101.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -20%

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
69% 3% 26%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 16.9 g
Glucose: 0.75 g
Fructose: 0.21 g
Lactose: 6.23 g
Maltose: 0.28 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +723.8%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +139.3%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +894.1%
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 McFlurry
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Burger King Whopper McFlurry Opinion
Calories 233kcal 177kcal Burger King Whopper
Protein 10.74g 4.02g Burger King Whopper
Fats 12.84g 6.46g Burger King Whopper
Vitamin C 0.2mg Burger King Whopper
Net carbs 16.75g 26.62g McFlurry
Carbs 18.55g 26.82g McFlurry
Cholesterol 30mg 16mg McFlurry
Magnesium 18mg 17mg Burger King Whopper
Calcium 39mg 135mg McFlurry
Potassium 169mg 208mg McFlurry
Iron 4.37mg 0.27mg Burger King Whopper
Sugar 4.22g 24.37g Burger King Whopper
Fiber 1.8g 0.2g Burger King Whopper
Copper 0.013mg 0.044mg McFlurry
Zinc 2.83mg 0.54mg Burger King Whopper
Starch 13.53g Burger King Whopper
Phosphorus 90mg 116mg McFlurry
Sodium 313mg 54mg McFlurry
Vitamin A 312IU McFlurry
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.08mg Burger King Whopper
Manganese 0.18mg 0.046mg Burger King Whopper
Selenium 18.2µg Burger King Whopper
Vitamin B1 0.215mg 0.051mg Burger King Whopper
Vitamin B2 0.175mg 0.243mg McFlurry
Vitamin B3 2.873mg 0.139mg Burger King Whopper
Vitamin B5 0.173mg 0.73mg McFlurry
Vitamin B6 0.091mg 0.053mg Burger King Whopper
Vitamin B12 0.6µg McFlurry
Vitamin K 19.5µg Burger King Whopper
Folate 47µg 3µg Burger King Whopper
Trans Fat 0.507g 0.281g McFlurry
Saturated Fat 4.25g 3.402g McFlurry
Monounsaturated Fat 4.685g 1.67g Burger King Whopper
Polyunsaturated fat 3.389g 0.282g 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
Fructose 1.73g 0.21g Burger King Whopper
Omega-3 - ALA 0.275g Burger King Whopper
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0g Burger King Whopper
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.757g Burger King Whopper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Burger King Whopper McFlurry
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
17%
McFlurry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Burger King Whopper
17%
McFlurry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McFlurry
McFlurry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McFlurry
McFlurry contains less Sodium (difference - 259mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McFlurry
McFlurry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.848g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McFlurry
McFlurry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Burger King Whopper
Burger King Whopper is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.15g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. McFlurry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173303/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.