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Burger King Whopper vs. Wendy's hamburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Burger King Whopper and wendy's hamburgers

  • Burger King Whopper has more iron, vitamin K, and polyunsaturated fat, while wendy's hamburgers have more copper.
  • Burger King Whopper's daily need coverage for iron is 21% higher.
  • Wendy's hamburgers contain 2 times less polyunsaturated fat than Burger King Whopper. Burger King Whopper contains 3.389g of polyunsaturated fat, while wendy's hamburgers contain 1.55g.

The food types used in this comparison are BURGER KING, WHOPPER, no cheese and WENDY'S, CLASSIC SINGLE Hamburger, no cheese.

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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 13% 10% 17% 102% 46% 67% 44% 52% 24% 99%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +14.7%
Contains more IronIron +60.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +14.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -20.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +15.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +969.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +14.4%
~equal in Magnesium ~18mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.187mg
~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 1.7% 0% 0% 0% 69% 47% 60% 20% 26% 181% 23% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +116.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +27.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +17.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +12.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +94.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +25.3%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~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
13% 11% 17% 58%
Protein: 12.63 g
Fats: 10.6 g
Carbs: 16.82 g
Water: 58.41 g
Other: 1.54 g
Contains more FatsFats +21.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +17.6%
~equal in Carbs ~16.82g
~equal in Water ~58.41g
~equal in Other ~1.54g

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% 44% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.689 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.55 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +14.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +118.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -13.2%

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
81% 8% 9%
Starch: 11.52 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.14 g
Fructose: 1.32 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.22 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +17.4%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +31.1%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +204.5%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
~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 Wendy's hamburger
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Burger King Whopper Wendy's hamburger DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.45µg 60%
Iron 4.37mg 2.73mg 21%
Copper 0.013mg 0.139mg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.389g 1.55g 12%
Folate 47µg 12%
Vitamin K 19.5µg 9µg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.215mg 0.275mg 5%
Protein 10.74g 12.63g 4%
Sodium 313mg 395mg 4%
Zinc 2.83mg 2.47mg 3%
Fats 12.84g 10.6g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.173mg 0.336mg 3%
Saturated fat 4.25g 3.689g 3%
Phosphorus 90mg 103mg 2%
Vitamin B3 2.873mg 3.225mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.091mg 0.114mg 2%
Fiber 1.8g 1.3g 2%
Cholesterol 30mg 35mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 4.685g 4.077g 2%
Vitamin B2 0.175mg 0.205mg 2%
Fructose 1.73g 1.32g 1%
Calories 233kcal 213kcal 1%
Vitamin E 0.15mg 1%
Starch 13.53g 11.52g 1%
Potassium 169mg 195mg 1%
Calcium 39mg 34mg 1%
Carbs 18.55g 16.82g 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.5mg 0%
Net carbs 16.75g 15.52g N/A
Magnesium 18mg 18mg 0%
Sugar 4.22g N/A
Selenium 18.2µg 18.2µg 0%
Manganese 0.18mg 0.187mg 0%
Trans fat 0.507g N/A
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.133mg 0%
Threonine 0.374mg 0.459mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.345mg 0.459mg 0%
Leucine 0.762mg 0.827mg 0%
Lysine 0.593mg 0.769mg 0%
Methionine 0.208mg 0.24mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.461mg 0.461mg 0%
Valine 0.416mg 0.524mg 0%
Histidine 0.253mg 0.301mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.275g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.757g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Burger King Whopper Wendy's hamburger
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%
Wendy's hamburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Burger King Whopper
48%
Wendy's hamburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wendy's hamburger
Wendy's hamburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wendy's hamburger
Wendy's hamburger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.561g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wendy's hamburger
Wendy's hamburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wendy's hamburger
Wendy's hamburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Burger King Whopper
Burger King Whopper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Burger King Whopper
Burger King Whopper contains less Sodium (difference - 82mg)
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.

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. Wendy's hamburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170722/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.