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

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Differences between Burger King Whopper and Pizza

  • Burger King Whopper has more Iron, Zinc, and Vitamin K, while Pizza has more Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B1, Folate, Copper, and Manganese.
  • Burger King Whopper's daily need coverage for Iron is 24% higher.
  • Pizza contains 3 times less Vitamin K than Burger King Whopper. Burger King Whopper contains 19.5µg of Vitamin K, while Pizza contains 6.7µg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Burger King Whopper is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are BURGER KING, WHOPPER, no cheese and Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust.

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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%
Pizza
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 56% 15% 93% 35% 37% 93% 78% 47% 109%
Contains more IronIron +76.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +111.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -47.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +382.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +707.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +140%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +100%
~equal in Potassium ~172mg
~equal in Selenium ~19.9µg

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%
Pizza
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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 4.7% 21% 17% 0% 98% 45% 72% 0% 18% 53% 17% 70% 8.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +13.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +191%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +600%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +453.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +81.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +11.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +33.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +97.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
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11% 10% 33% 43% 2%
Protein: 11.39 g
Fats: 9.69 g
Carbs: 33.33 g
Water: 43.17 g
Other: 2.42 g
Contains more FatsFats +32.5%
Contains more WaterWater +30.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +79.7%
Contains more OtherOther +68.1%
~equal in Protein ~11.39g

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
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51% 30% 19%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.465 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.681 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +79.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +101.6%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~4.465g

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
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88% 3% 3% 3%
Starch: 26.95 g
Sucrose: 0.2 g
Glucose: 0.78 g
Fructose: 1 g
Lactose: 0.42 g
Maltose: 1.05 g
Galactose: 0.13 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +750%
Contains more FructoseFructose +73%
Contains more StarchStarch +99.2%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +56.7%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +18.2%

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 Pizza
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Burger King Whopper Pizza Opinion
Calories 233kcal 266kcal Pizza
Protein 10.74g 11.39g Pizza
Fats 12.84g 9.69g Burger King Whopper
Vitamin C 0.2mg 1.4mg Pizza
Net carbs 16.75g 31.03g Pizza
Carbs 18.55g 33.33g Pizza
Cholesterol 30mg 17mg Pizza
Magnesium 18mg 24mg Pizza
Calcium 39mg 188mg Pizza
Potassium 169mg 172mg Pizza
Iron 4.37mg 2.48mg Burger King Whopper
Sugar 4.22g 3.58g Pizza
Fiber 1.8g 2.3g Pizza
Copper 0.013mg 0.105mg Pizza
Zinc 2.83mg 1.34mg Burger King Whopper
Starch 13.53g 26.95g Pizza
Phosphorus 90mg 216mg Pizza
Sodium 313mg 598mg Burger King Whopper
Vitamin A 358IU Pizza
Vitamin A 69µg Pizza
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.83mg Pizza
Manganese 0.18mg 0.36mg Pizza
Selenium 18.2µg 19.9µg Pizza
Vitamin B1 0.215mg 0.39mg Pizza
Vitamin B2 0.175mg 0.195mg Pizza
Vitamin B3 2.873mg 3.825mg Pizza
Vitamin B5 0.173mg Burger King Whopper
Vitamin B6 0.091mg 0.08mg Burger King Whopper
Vitamin B12 0.42µg Pizza
Vitamin K 19.5µg 6.7µg Burger King Whopper
Folate 47µg 93µg Pizza
Trans Fat 0.507g 0.241g Pizza
Choline 16.4mg Pizza
Saturated Fat 4.25g 4.465g Burger King Whopper
Monounsaturated Fat 4.685g 2.608g Burger King Whopper
Polyunsaturated fat 3.389g 1.681g Burger King Whopper
Tryptophan 0.07mg Burger King Whopper
Threonine 0.374mg 0.41mg Pizza
Isoleucine 0.345mg 0.564mg Pizza
Leucine 0.762mg 1.139mg Pizza
Lysine 0.593mg 0.77mg Pizza
Methionine 0.208mg 0.264mg Pizza
Phenylalanine 0.461mg 0.664mg Pizza
Valine 0.416mg 0.72mg Pizza
Histidine 0.253mg 0.355mg Pizza
Fructose 1.73g 1g Burger King Whopper
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Pizza
Omega-3 - ALA 0.275g 0.175g Burger King Whopper
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g Pizza
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.003g Pizza
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Pizza
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.003g Pizza
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.757g 1.367g Burger King Whopper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Burger King Whopper Pizza
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
33%
Pizza
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Burger King Whopper
58%
Pizza

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.64g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Burger King Whopper
Burger King Whopper contains less Sodium (difference - 285mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Burger King Whopper
Burger King Whopper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.215g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Pizza - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173292/nutrients

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

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