Burger King Whopper vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Burger King Whopper and taco
- Burger King Whopper has more iron, selenium, vitamin B1, zinc, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and folate; however, taco has more phosphorus, fiber, and copper.
- Daily need coverage for iron for Burger King Whopper is 40% higher.
- Taco has 4 times less vitamin B1 than Burger King Whopper. Burger King Whopper has 0.215mg of vitamin B1, while taco has 0.05mg.
- Burger King Whopper has a higher glycemic index than taco.
Food types used in this article are BURGER KING, WHOPPER, no cheese and Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese, and lettuce, hard shell.
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Mineral Comparison
The mineral comparison score is based on which food has a more favorable amount of each mineral. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily mineral needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more IronIron | +267.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +61.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -21.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +97.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +77.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +128.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +23.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +492.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +97.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +38.3% |
Vitamin Comparison
The vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins in which one food is richer than the other. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily vitamin needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +330% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +191.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +74.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +27.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +147.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Iron | 4.37mg | 1.19mg | 40% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.93µg | 39% | |
| Selenium | 18.2µg | 9.2µg | 16% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.215mg | 0.05mg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 90mg | 178mg | 13% |
| Zinc | 2.83mg | 1.75mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.175mg | 0.06mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 3.9g | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.873mg | 1.65mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.013mg | 0.077mg | 7% |
| Folate | 47µg | 19µg | 7% |
| Omega-3 (ALA) | 0.275g | 0.166g | 7% |
| Choline | 32mg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 39mg | 89mg | 5% |
| Protein | 10.74g | 8.86g | 4% |
| Sodium | 313mg | 397mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 19.5µg | 15.3µg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 32mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 0.6mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.18mg | 0.249mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.173mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin A | 20µg | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.389g | 3.042g | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.73g | 0.3g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 28mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D* | 4 IU | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 169mg | 209mg | 1% |
| Starch | 13.53g | 14.78g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 4.25g | 4.384g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.685g | 4.411g | 1% |
| Calories | 233kcal | 226kcal | 0% |
| Protein per 100 calories | 4.6g | 3.9g | N/A |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 217kcal | 255kcal | N/A |
| Weight per 100 calories | 43g | 44g | N/A |
| Fats | 12.84g | 12.7g | 0% |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 1.9 | 1.7 | N/A |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 16.75g | 15.95g | N/A |
| Carbs | 18.55g | 19.85g | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.22g | 0.9g | N/A |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.091mg | 0.09mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.507g | 0.467g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.07mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.374mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.345mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.762mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.593mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.208mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.461mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.416mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.253mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 (EPA) | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 (DPA) | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 (Eicosatrienoic acid) | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 (Gamma-linolenic acid) | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-6 (Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 (Eicosadienoic acid) | 0.002g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-6 (Linoleic acid) | 2.757g | 2.708g | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.74 g
Fats:
12.84 g
Carbs:
18.55 g
Water:
56.43 g
Other:
1.44 g
Protein:
8.86 g
Fats:
12.7 g
Carbs:
19.85 g
Water:
57.02 g
Other:
1.57 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +21.2% |
~equal in
Fats
~12.7g
~equal in
Carbs
~19.85g
~equal in
Water
~57.02g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.25 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.685 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.389 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.384 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.042 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +11.4% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~4.384g
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~4.411g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
14.78 g
Sucrose:
0.4 g
Glucose:
0.2 g
Fructose:
0.3 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +325% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +476.7% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
~equal in
Starch
~14.78g
~equal in
Lactose
~0g
