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Burger King Whopper vs. Roast beef sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Burger King Whopper and Roast beef sandwich

  • Burger King Whopper has more Iron, Vitamin K, and Zinc, while Roast beef sandwich has more Phosphorus, Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2.
  • Burger King Whopper covers your daily need of Iron 22% more than Roast beef sandwich.
  • Burger King Whopper contains 7 times more Vitamin K than Roast beef sandwich. While Burger King Whopper contains 19.5µg of Vitamin K, Roast beef sandwich contains only 2.8µg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Roast beef sandwich is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison BURGER KING, WHOPPER, no cheese and Fast foods, roast beef sandwich, plain.

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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 16% 17% 20% 99% 36% 62% 86% 85% 31% 99%
Contains more IronIron +65.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +24.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -52.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +27.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +41%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +32.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +738.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +122.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +30%
~equal in Selenium ~18.2µg

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% 0.48% 8.6% 0% 54% 66% 81% 0% 50% 120% 7% 38% 18%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +596.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +186.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +64%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +51.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +136.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.217mg
~equal in Folate ~51µg

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
15% 10% 22% 50% 2%
Protein: 15.17 g
Fats: 10.3 g
Carbs: 22.21 g
Water: 49.91 g
Other: 2.41 g
Contains more FatsFats +24.7%
Contains more WaterWater +13.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +41.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +19.7%
Contains more OtherOther +67.4%

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
37% 44% 19%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.399 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.987 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.762 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +17.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +92.3%
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
82% 6% 7% 5%
Starch: 17.65 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.34 g
Fructose: 1.5 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +15.3%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +30.5%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +49.3%
~equal in Lactose ~0g

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 Roast beef sandwich
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Burger King Whopper Roast beef sandwich Opinion
Calories 233kcal 244kcal Roast beef sandwich
Protein 10.74g 15.17g Roast beef sandwich
Fats 12.84g 10.3g Burger King Whopper
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Burger King Whopper
Net carbs 16.75g 20.91g Roast beef sandwich
Carbs 18.55g 22.21g Roast beef sandwich
Cholesterol 30mg 30mg
Vitamin D 1IU Roast beef sandwich
Magnesium 18mg 23mg Roast beef sandwich
Calcium 39mg 55mg Roast beef sandwich
Potassium 169mg 224mg Roast beef sandwich
Iron 4.37mg 2.64mg Burger King Whopper
Sugar 4.22g 3.84g Roast beef sandwich
Fiber 1.8g 1.3g Burger King Whopper
Copper 0.013mg 0.109mg Roast beef sandwich
Zinc 2.83mg 2.27mg Burger King Whopper
Starch 13.53g 17.65g Roast beef sandwich
Phosphorus 90mg 200mg Roast beef sandwich
Sodium 313mg 653mg Burger King Whopper
Vitamin A 8IU Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin A 2µg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.43mg Roast beef sandwich
Manganese 0.18mg 0.234mg Roast beef sandwich
Selenium 18.2µg 18.2µg
Vitamin B1 0.215mg 0.217mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.175mg 0.287mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B3 2.873mg 4.343mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.173mg Burger King Whopper
Vitamin B6 0.091mg 0.215mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.96µg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin K 19.5µg 2.8µg Burger King Whopper
Folate 47µg 51µg Roast beef sandwich
Trans Fat 0.507g 0.389g Roast beef sandwich
Choline 32.4mg Roast beef sandwich
Saturated Fat 4.25g 3.399g Roast beef sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 4.685g 3.987g Burger King Whopper
Polyunsaturated fat 3.389g 1.762g 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 1.5g Burger King Whopper
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.275g 0.152g Burger King Whopper
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.008g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.007g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.002g
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.757g 1.465g Burger King Whopper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Burger King Whopper Roast beef sandwich
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
34%
Roast beef sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Burger King Whopper
55%
Roast beef sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.38g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.851g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Burger King Whopper
Burger King Whopper contains less Sodium (difference - 340mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (30 mg)
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. Roast beef sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170695/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.