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Burger King Whopper vs. SUBWAY, meatball marinara sub on white bread (no toppings) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Burger King Whopper and SUBWAY, meatball marinara sub on white bread (no toppings) different?

  • Burger King Whopper is higher in Iron, Zinc, and Selenium, however, SUBWAY, meatball marinara sub on white bread (no toppings) is richer in Calcium, Copper, Manganese, Folate, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Burger King Whopper is 26% higher.
  • Burger King Whopper contains 2 times more Zinc than SUBWAY, meatball marinara sub on white bread (no toppings). While Burger King Whopper contains 2.83mg of Zinc, SUBWAY, meatball marinara sub on white bread (no toppings) contains only 1.19mg.
  • SUBWAY, meatball marinara sub on white bread (no toppings) has less Saturated Fat.

BURGER KING, WHOPPER, no cheese and SUBWAY, meatball marinara sub on white bread (no toppings) are the varieties used 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.
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 21% 53% 24% 87% 44% 32% 42% 57% 56% 75%
Contains more IronIron +88.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +137.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -28.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +31.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +61.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +351.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +62.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +923.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +136.7%
~equal in Phosphorus ~97mg

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 1.3% 18% 16% 0% 63% 58% 67% 26% 30% 69% 0% 59% 0%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +426.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +16.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +44.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +145.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +45.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +68.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~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
10% 8% 26% 54% 2%
Protein: 9.77 g
Fats: 8.45 g
Carbs: 26.01 g
Water: 53.59 g
Other: 2.18 g
Contains more FatsFats +52%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +40.2%
Contains more OtherOther +51.4%
~equal in Protein ~9.77g
~equal in Water ~53.59g

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
40% 46% 14%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.124 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.573 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.125 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +31.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +201.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -26.5%

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
77% 9% 10% 4%
Starch: 16.43 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.93 g
Fructose: 2.09 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.96 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +21.4%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +20.8%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +43.3%
~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 SUBWAY, meatball marinara sub on white bread (no toppings)
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Burger King Whopper SUBWAY, meatball marinara sub on white bread (no toppings) Opinion
Calories 233kcal 219kcal Burger King Whopper
Protein 10.74g 9.77g Burger King Whopper
Fats 12.84g 8.45g Burger King Whopper
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.4mg SUBWAY, meatball marinara sub on white bread (no toppings)
Net carbs 16.75g 23.91g SUBWAY, meatball marinara sub on white bread (no toppings)
Carbs 18.55g 26.01g SUBWAY, meatball marinara sub on white bread (no toppings)
Cholesterol 30mg 15mg SUBWAY, meatball marinara sub on white bread (no toppings)
Magnesium 18mg 29mg SUBWAY, meatball marinara sub on white bread (no toppings)
Calcium 39mg 176mg SUBWAY, meatball marinara sub on white bread (no toppings)
Potassium 169mg 275mg SUBWAY, meatball marinara sub on white bread (no toppings)
Iron 4.37mg 2.32mg Burger King Whopper
Sugar 4.22g 4.98g Burger King Whopper
Fiber 1.8g 2.1g SUBWAY, meatball marinara sub on white bread (no toppings)
Copper 0.013mg 0.133mg SUBWAY, meatball marinara sub on white bread (no toppings)
Zinc 2.83mg 1.19mg Burger King Whopper
Starch 13.53g 16.43g SUBWAY, meatball marinara sub on white bread (no toppings)
Phosphorus 90mg 97mg SUBWAY, meatball marinara sub on white bread (no toppings)
Sodium 313mg 437mg Burger King Whopper
Vitamin A 292IU SUBWAY, meatball marinara sub on white bread (no toppings)
Vitamin A RAE 15µg SUBWAY, meatball marinara sub on white bread (no toppings)
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.79mg SUBWAY, meatball marinara sub on white bread (no toppings)
Manganese 0.18mg 0.426mg SUBWAY, meatball marinara sub on white bread (no toppings)
Selenium 18.2µg 13.8µg Burger King Whopper
Vitamin B1 0.215mg 0.25mg SUBWAY, meatball marinara sub on white bread (no toppings)
Vitamin B2 0.175mg 0.253mg SUBWAY, meatball marinara sub on white bread (no toppings)
Vitamin B3 2.873mg 3.547mg SUBWAY, meatball marinara sub on white bread (no toppings)
Vitamin B5 0.173mg 0.425mg SUBWAY, meatball marinara sub on white bread (no toppings)
Vitamin B6 0.091mg 0.132mg SUBWAY, meatball marinara sub on white bread (no toppings)
Vitamin B12 0.55µg SUBWAY, meatball marinara sub on white bread (no toppings)
Vitamin K 19.5µg Burger King Whopper
Folate 47µg 79µg SUBWAY, meatball marinara sub on white bread (no toppings)
Trans Fat 0.507g 0.421g SUBWAY, meatball marinara sub on white bread (no toppings)
Saturated Fat 4.25g 3.124g SUBWAY, meatball marinara sub on white bread (no toppings)
Monounsaturated Fat 4.685g 3.573g Burger King Whopper
Polyunsaturated fat 3.389g 1.125g 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 2.09g SUBWAY, meatball marinara sub on white bread (no toppings)
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g SUBWAY, meatball marinara sub on white bread (no toppings)
Omega-3 - ALA 0.275g 0.096g Burger King Whopper
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g SUBWAY, meatball marinara sub on white bread (no toppings)
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.004g SUBWAY, meatball marinara sub on white bread (no toppings)
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g SUBWAY, meatball marinara sub on white bread (no toppings)
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.003g SUBWAY, meatball marinara sub on white bread (no toppings)
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.757g 0.921g Burger King Whopper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Burger King Whopper SUBWAY, meatball marinara sub on white bread (no toppings)
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
31%
SUBWAY, meatball marinara sub on white bread (no toppings)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Burger King Whopper
49%
SUBWAY, meatball marinara sub on white bread (no toppings)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
SUBWAY, meatball marinara sub on white bread (no toppings)
SUBWAY, meatball marinara sub on white bread (no toppings) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
SUBWAY, meatball marinara sub on white bread (no toppings)
SUBWAY, meatball marinara sub on white bread (no toppings) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.126g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
SUBWAY, meatball marinara sub on white bread (no toppings)
SUBWAY, meatball marinara sub on white bread (no toppings) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is richer in minerals?
SUBWAY, meatball marinara sub on white bread (no toppings)
SUBWAY, meatball marinara sub on white bread (no toppings) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
SUBWAY, meatball marinara sub on white bread (no toppings)
SUBWAY, meatball marinara sub on white bread (no toppings) is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Burger King Whopper
Burger King Whopper is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Burger King Whopper
Burger King Whopper contains less Sodium (difference - 124mg)
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. SUBWAY, meatball marinara sub on white bread (no toppings) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170708/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.