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

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What are the differences between Burger King Whopper and Fish sandwich?

  • Burger King Whopper is higher in Iron, Zinc, and Monounsaturated Fat, yet Fish sandwich is higher in Copper.
  • Burger King Whopper's daily need coverage for Iron is 36% more.
  • Burger King Whopper has 6 times more Zinc than Fish sandwich. While Burger King Whopper has 2.83mg of Zinc, Fish sandwich has only 0.49mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Fish sandwich is lower.

We used BURGER KING, WHOPPER, no cheese and Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce types in this article.

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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 +191.3%
Contains less Sodium -48%
Contains more Zinc +477.6%
Contains more Magnesium +38.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.9%
Contains more Potassium +21.9%
Contains more Copper +476.9%
Contains more Manganese +46.7%
Equal in Calcium - 37
Equal in Selenium - 18
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 12% 57% 18% 50% 19% 79% 14% 25% 35% 99%
Contains more Iron +191.3%
Contains less Sodium -48%
Contains more Zinc +477.6%
Contains more Magnesium +38.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.9%
Contains more Potassium +21.9%
Contains more Copper +476.9%
Contains more Manganese +46.7%
Equal in Calcium - 37
Equal in Selenium - 18

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 B2 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30%
Contains more Vitamin K +43.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +800%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +113.9%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.21
Equal in Folate - 46
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 6% 11% 6% 6% 53% 33% 41% 23% 17% 35% 86% 34%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30%
Contains more Vitamin K +43.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +800%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +113.9%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.21
Equal in Folate - 46

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +16.5%
Contains more Carbs +43.9%
Contains more Other +47.9%
Equal in Protein - 10.29
Equal in Fats - 12.45
11% 13% 19% 56%
Protein: 10.74 g
Fats: 12.84 g
Carbs: 18.55 g
Water: 56.43 g
Other: 1.44 g
10% 12% 27% 48% 2%
Protein: 10.29 g
Fats: 12.45 g
Carbs: 26.69 g
Water: 48.44 g
Other: 2.13 g
Contains more Water +16.5%
Contains more Carbs +43.9%
Contains more Other +47.9%
Equal in Protein - 10.29
Equal in Fats - 12.45

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +80.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +84.6%
34% 38% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.25 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.685 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.389 g
18% 24% 58%
Saturated Fat: 1.949 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.257 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +80.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +84.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +17.7%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +29.9%
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
34% 42% 25%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.2 g
Fructose: 1.47 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.87 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +17.7%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +29.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Burger King Whopper Fish sandwich Opinion
Net carbs 16.75g 25.69g Fish sandwich
Protein 10.74g 10.29g Burger King Whopper
Fats 12.84g 12.45g Burger King Whopper
Carbs 18.55g 26.69g Fish sandwich
Calories 233kcal 257kcal Fish sandwich
Starch 13.53g Burger King Whopper
Fructose 1.73g 1.47g Burger King Whopper
Sugar 4.22g 3.53g Fish sandwich
Fiber 1.8g 1g Burger King Whopper
Calcium 39mg 37mg Burger King Whopper
Iron 4.37mg 1.5mg Burger King Whopper
Magnesium 18mg 25mg Fish sandwich
Phosphorus 90mg 116mg Fish sandwich
Potassium 169mg 206mg Fish sandwich
Sodium 313mg 602mg Burger King Whopper
Zinc 2.83mg 0.49mg Burger King Whopper
Copper 0.013mg 0.075mg Fish sandwich
Manganese 0.18mg 0.264mg Fish sandwich
Selenium 18.2µg 18µg Burger King Whopper
Vitamin A 87IU Fish sandwich
Vitamin A RAE 6µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.55mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin D 9IU Fish sandwich
Vitamin D 0.2µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin C 0.2mg 1.8mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.215mg 0.21mg Burger King Whopper
Vitamin B2 0.175mg 0.14mg Burger King Whopper
Vitamin B3 2.873mg 2.15mg Burger King Whopper
Vitamin B5 0.173mg 0.37mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.091mg 0.07mg Burger King Whopper
Folate 47µg 46µg Burger King Whopper
Vitamin B12 0.68µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin K 19.5µg 13.6µg 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 35mg Burger King Whopper
Trans Fat 0.507g 0.08g Fish sandwich
Saturated Fat 4.25g 1.949g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.064g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.029g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g Fish sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 4.685g 2.595g Burger King Whopper
Polyunsaturated fat 3.389g 6.257g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.005g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.757g 5.561g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.023g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.275g 0.489g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Fish sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Burger King Whopper Fish sandwich
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
29%
Fish sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Burger King Whopper
40%
Fish sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.69g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.301g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Burger King Whopper
Burger King Whopper contains less Sodium (difference - 289mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Burger King Whopper
Burger King Whopper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
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. Fish sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170296/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.