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

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Significant differences between Burger King Whopper and McGriddles

  • Burger King Whopper has more Iron, Zinc, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, McGriddles are richer in Phosphorus, Copper, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Burger King Whopper covers your daily Iron needs 37% more than McGriddles.
  • McGriddles have 4 times less Zinc than Burger King Whopper. Burger King Whopper has 2.83mg of Zinc, while McGriddles have 0.76mg.
  • Burger King Whopper contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are BURGER KING, WHOPPER, no cheese and McDONALD'S, Sausage McGRIDDLES.

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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 +207.7%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Potassium +16.6%
Contains less Sodium -57.5%
Contains more Zinc +272.4%
Contains more Calcium +61.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +251.1%
Contains more Copper +507.7%
Equal in Manganese - 0.198
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 19% 54% 10% 136% 13% 97% 21% 27% 26% 0%
Contains more Iron +207.7%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Potassium +16.6%
Contains less Sodium -57.5%
Contains more Zinc +272.4%
Contains more Calcium +61.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +251.1%
Contains more Copper +507.7%
Equal in Manganese - 0.198

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 +12.2%
Contains more Folate +27%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +122%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +18.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.209
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.082
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% 53% 36% 58% 24% 25% 28% 34% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.2%
Contains more Folate +27%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +122%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +18.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.209
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.082

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +27.7%
Contains more Water +40.7%
Contains more Fats +38.3%
Contains more Carbs +68.5%
Contains more Other +71.5%
11% 13% 19% 56%
Protein: 10.74 g
Fats: 12.84 g
Carbs: 18.55 g
Water: 56.43 g
Other: 1.44 g
8% 18% 31% 40% 2%
Protein: 8.41 g
Fats: 17.76 g
Carbs: 31.25 g
Water: 40.11 g
Other: 2.47 g
Contains more Protein +27.7%
Contains more Water +40.7%
Contains more Fats +38.3%
Contains more Carbs +68.5%
Contains more Other +71.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +30.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +60.8%
34% 38% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.25 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.685 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.389 g
35% 48% 17%
Saturated Fat: 5.435 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.532 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.591 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +30.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +60.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Fructose +1135.7%
Contains more Maltose +39.6%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +262.4%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
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
55% 35% 5% 4%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 6.16 g
Glucose: 3.91 g
Fructose: 0.14 g
Lactose: 0.54 g
Maltose: 0.48 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Fructose +1135.7%
Contains more Maltose +39.6%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +262.4%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
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 McGriddles
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Burger King Whopper McGriddles Opinion
Net carbs 16.75g 30.25g McGriddles
Protein 10.74g 8.41g Burger King Whopper
Fats 12.84g 17.76g McGriddles
Carbs 18.55g 31.25g McGriddles
Calories 233kcal 312kcal McGriddles
Starch 13.53g Burger King Whopper
Fructose 1.73g 0.14g Burger King Whopper
Sugar 4.22g 11.23g Burger King Whopper
Fiber 1.8g 1g Burger King Whopper
Calcium 39mg 63mg McGriddles
Iron 4.37mg 1.42mg Burger King Whopper
Magnesium 18mg 14mg Burger King Whopper
Phosphorus 90mg 316mg McGriddles
Potassium 169mg 145mg Burger King Whopper
Sodium 313mg 737mg Burger King Whopper
Zinc 2.83mg 0.76mg Burger King Whopper
Copper 0.013mg 0.079mg McGriddles
Manganese 0.18mg 0.198mg McGriddles
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 0.209mg Burger King Whopper
Vitamin B2 0.175mg 0.156mg Burger King Whopper
Vitamin B3 2.873mg 3.082mg McGriddles
Vitamin B5 0.173mg 0.384mg McGriddles
Vitamin B6 0.091mg 0.108mg McGriddles
Folate 47µg 37µg Burger King Whopper
Vitamin B12 0.27µg McGriddles
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 24mg McGriddles
Trans Fat 0.507g 0.956g Burger King Whopper
Saturated Fat 4.25g 5.435g Burger King Whopper
Monounsaturated Fat 4.685g 7.532g McGriddles
Polyunsaturated fat 3.389g 2.591g 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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Burger King Whopper McGriddles
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
21%
McGriddles
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Burger King Whopper
40%
McGriddles

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McGriddles
McGriddles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McGriddles
McGriddles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Burger King Whopper
Burger King Whopper is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.01g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Burger King Whopper
Burger King Whopper contains less Sodium (difference - 424mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Burger King Whopper
Burger King Whopper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.185g)
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. McGriddles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172059/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.