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BURGER KING, Hamburger vs. Burger King Whopper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between bURGER KING, Hamburger and Burger King Whopper

  • BURGER KING, Hamburger has more selenium, copper, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, manganese, and phosphorus; however, Burger King Whopper is richer in iron and vitamin K.
  • Burger King Whopper's daily need coverage for iron is 19% more.
  • BURGER KING, Hamburger contains 9 times more copper than Burger King Whopper. BURGER KING, Hamburger contains 0.121mg of copper, while Burger King Whopper contains 0.013mg.
  • Burger King Whopper contains less sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are BURGER KING, Hamburger and BURGER KING, WHOPPER, 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 18% 23% 19% 108% 40% 65% 54% 60% 43% 136%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +38.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +94.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +28.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +830.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +40%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +81.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +36.8%
Contains more IronIron +52.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +18.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -32.1%

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% 0.8% 0% 84% 52% 74% 13% 23% 0% 14% 48% 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 0.67% 0% 3% 0% 54% 40% 54% 10% 21% 0% 49% 35% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +55.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +29.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +37.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +28.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +36.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +275%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +254.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0.2mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.091mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 11% 27% 46% 2%
Protein: 14.85 g
Fats: 10.55 g
Carbs: 26.76 g
Water: 45.97 g
Other: 1.87 g
11% 13% 19% 56%
Protein: 10.74 g
Fats: 12.84 g
Carbs: 18.55 g
Water: 56.43 g
Other: 1.44 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +38.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +44.3%
Contains more OtherOther +29.9%
Contains more FatsFats +21.7%
Contains more WaterWater +22.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 46% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.821 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.249 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.244 g
34% 38% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.25 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.685 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.389 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -10.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +10.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +172.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 49% 11%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.27 g
Fructose: 2.73 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.6 g
Galactose: 0 g
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
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +57.8%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +11.7%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~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, Hamburger Burger King Whopper
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient BURGER KING, Hamburger Burger King Whopper DV% diff.
Iron 2.87mg 4.37mg 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.244g 3.389g 14%
Vitamin K 5.5µg 19.5µg 12%
Copper 0.121mg 0.013mg 12%
Selenium 24.9µg 18.2µg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.334mg 0.215mg 10%
Protein 14.85g 10.74g 8%
Vitamin B3 3.947mg 2.873mg 7%
Starch 13.53g 6%
Sodium 461mg 313mg 6%
Manganese 0.327mg 0.18mg 6%
Phosphorus 126mg 90mg 5%
Folate 64µg 47µg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.175mg 4%
Zinc 2.38mg 2.83mg 4%
Fats 10.55g 12.84g 4%
Calcium 76mg 39mg 4%
Fiber 1g 1.8g 3%
Carbs 26.76g 18.55g 3%
Saturated fat 3.821g 4.25g 2%
Magnesium 25mg 18mg 2%
Cholesterol 35mg 30mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 4.249g 4.685g 1%
Fructose 2.73g 1.73g 1%
Calories 261kcal 233kcal 1%
Vitamin B6 0.101mg 0.091mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.222mg 0.173mg 1%
Potassium 217mg 169mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.04mg 0.15mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 25.76g 16.75g N/A
Sugar 5.6g 4.22g N/A
Trans fat 0.467g 0.507g 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 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.106g 0.275g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.012g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.967g 2.757g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
BURGER KING, Hamburger Burger King Whopper
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
24%
BURGER KING, Hamburger
21%
Burger King Whopper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
BURGER KING, Hamburger
49%
Burger King Whopper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Burger King Whopper
Burger King Whopper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Burger King Whopper
Burger King Whopper is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Burger King Whopper
Burger King Whopper contains less Sodium (difference - 148mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
BURGER KING, Hamburger
BURGER KING, Hamburger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.429g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
BURGER KING, Hamburger
BURGER KING, Hamburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is richer in minerals?
BURGER KING, Hamburger
BURGER KING, Hamburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
BURGER KING, Hamburger
BURGER KING, Hamburger is relatively richer in vitamins
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, Hamburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170328/nutrients
  2. Burger King Whopper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170727/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.