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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, and Zinc, 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.
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 10% 19% 13% 53% 26% 21% 135% 96% 26% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +28.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +16.6%
Contains more IronIron +207.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +272.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -57.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +61.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +507.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +251.1%
~equal in Manganese ~0.198mg

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% 0% 0% 0% 52% 36% 58% 23% 25% 34% 0% 28% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +27%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +122%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +18.7%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.209mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~3.082mg
~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
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 ProteinProtein +27.7%
Contains more WaterWater +40.7%
Contains more FatsFats +38.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +68.5%
Contains more OtherOther +71.5%

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
35% 48% 17%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.435 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.532 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.591 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -21.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +30.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +60.8%

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
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 StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +1135.7%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +39.6%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +262.4%
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 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
Calories 233kcal 312kcal McGriddles
Protein 10.74g 8.41g Burger King Whopper
Fats 12.84g 17.76g McGriddles
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Burger King Whopper
Net carbs 16.75g 30.25g McGriddles
Carbs 18.55g 31.25g McGriddles
Cholesterol 30mg 24mg McGriddles
Magnesium 18mg 14mg Burger King Whopper
Calcium 39mg 63mg McGriddles
Potassium 169mg 145mg Burger King Whopper
Iron 4.37mg 1.42mg Burger King Whopper
Sugar 4.22g 11.23g Burger King Whopper
Fiber 1.8g 1g Burger King Whopper
Copper 0.013mg 0.079mg McGriddles
Zinc 2.83mg 0.76mg Burger King Whopper
Starch 13.53g Burger King Whopper
Phosphorus 90mg 316mg McGriddles
Sodium 313mg 737mg Burger King Whopper
Vitamin E 0.15mg Burger King Whopper
Manganese 0.18mg 0.198mg McGriddles
Selenium 18.2µg 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
Vitamin B12 0.27µg McGriddles
Vitamin K 19.5µg Burger King Whopper
Folate 47µg 37µg Burger King Whopper
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
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 0.14g Burger King Whopper
Omega-3 - ALA 0.275g Burger King Whopper
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Burger King Whopper
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.757g Burger King Whopper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Burger King Whopper McGriddles
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
20%
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.

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