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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% 23% 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
Pizza
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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 DV% diff.
Iron 4.37mg 2.48mg 24%
Vitamin B12 0.42µg 18%
Phosphorus 90mg 216mg 18%
Calcium 39mg 188mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.215mg 0.39mg 15%
Zinc 2.83mg 1.34mg 14%
Sodium 313mg 598mg 12%
Folate 47µg 93µg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.389g 1.681g 11%
Vitamin K 19.5µg 6.7µg 11%
Copper 0.013mg 0.105mg 10%
Manganese 0.18mg 0.36mg 8%
Vitamin A 69µg 8%
Vitamin B3 2.873mg 3.825mg 6%
Starch 13.53g 26.95g 6%
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.83mg 5%
Carbs 18.55g 33.33g 5%
Fats 12.84g 9.69g 5%
Monounsaturated fat 4.685g 2.608g 5%
Cholesterol 30mg 17mg 4%
Selenium 18.2µg 19.9µg 3%
Choline 16.4mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.173mg 3%
Fiber 1.8g 2.3g 2%
Vitamin B2 0.175mg 0.195mg 2%
Calories 233kcal 266kcal 2%
Fructose 1.73g 1g 1%
Saturated fat 4.25g 4.465g 1%
Vitamin B6 0.091mg 0.08mg 1%
Protein 10.74g 11.39g 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 1.4mg 1%
Magnesium 18mg 24mg 1%
Net carbs 16.75g 31.03g N/A
Potassium 169mg 172mg 0%
Sugar 4.22g 3.58g N/A
Trans fat 0.507g 0.241g N/A
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0%
Threonine 0.374mg 0.41mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.345mg 0.564mg 0%
Leucine 0.762mg 1.139mg 0%
Lysine 0.593mg 0.77mg 0%
Methionine 0.208mg 0.264mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.461mg 0.664mg 0%
Valine 0.416mg 0.72mg 0%
Histidine 0.253mg 0.355mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.275g 0.175g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.757g 1.367g N/A

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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