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Cheeseburger vs. Burger King Whopper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Cheeseburger and Burger King Whopper

  • Cheeseburger has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Copper, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Calcium, while Burger King Whopper has more Iron, and Vitamin K.
  • Burger King Whopper's daily need coverage for Iron is 21% higher.
  • Burger King Whopper contains 9 times less Copper than Cheeseburger. Cheeseburger contains 0.111mg of Copper, while Burger King Whopper contains 0.013mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Burger King Whopper is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain 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.
Contains more Calcium +205.1%
Contains more Magnesium +44.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +78.9%
Contains more Potassium +16%
Contains more Copper +753.8%
Contains more Manganese +75.6%
Contains more Iron +61.3%
Contains less Sodium -39.2%
Contains more Zinc +13.7%
Equal in Selenium - 18.2
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 102% 19% 69% 18% 68% 68% 37% 42% 107%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 164% 13% 39% 15% 41% 78% 5% 24% 100%
Contains more Calcium +205.1%
Contains more Magnesium +44.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +78.9%
Contains more Potassium +16%
Contains more Copper +753.8%
Contains more Manganese +75.6%
Contains more Iron +61.3%
Contains less Sodium -39.2%
Contains more Zinc +13.7%
Equal in Selenium - 18.2

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 E +246.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +36.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +107.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +81.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +215%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +150.5%
Contains more Folate +48.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +364.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 11% 3% 0% 74% 84% 98% 33% 53% 53% 96% 11%
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%
Contains more Vitamin E +246.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +36.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +107.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +81.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +215%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +150.5%
Contains more Folate +48.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +364.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +53.7%
Contains more Fats +14.6%
Contains more Carbs +51.1%
Contains more Other +46.5%
Contains more Water +46.1%
17% 15% 28% 39% 2%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 14.72 g
Carbs: 28.03 g
Water: 38.63 g
Other: 2.11 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 Protein +53.7%
Contains more Fats +14.6%
Contains more Carbs +51.1%
Contains more Other +46.5%
Contains more Water +46.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +104.4%
48% 40% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.473 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.658 g
34% 38% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.25 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.685 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.389 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +104.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +46.9%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +12.1%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +45.7%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
80% 7% 8% 3% 2%
Starch: 19.87 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.76 g
Fructose: 1.94 g
Lactose: 0.72 g
Maltose: 0.46 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 Starch +46.9%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +12.1%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +45.7%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cheeseburger Burger King Whopper
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheeseburger Burger King Whopper Opinion
Net carbs 26.03g 16.75g Cheeseburger
Protein 16.51g 10.74g Cheeseburger
Fats 14.72g 12.84g Cheeseburger
Carbs 28.03g 18.55g Cheeseburger
Calories 308kcal 233kcal Cheeseburger
Starch 19.87g 13.53g Cheeseburger
Fructose 1.94g 1.73g Cheeseburger
Sugar 4.88g 4.22g Burger King Whopper
Fiber 2g 1.8g Cheeseburger
Calcium 119mg 39mg Cheeseburger
Iron 2.71mg 4.37mg Burger King Whopper
Magnesium 26mg 18mg Cheeseburger
Phosphorus 161mg 90mg Cheeseburger
Potassium 196mg 169mg Cheeseburger
Sodium 515mg 313mg Burger King Whopper
Zinc 2.49mg 2.83mg Burger King Whopper
Copper 0.111mg 0.013mg Cheeseburger
Manganese 0.316mg 0.18mg Cheeseburger
Selenium 19.6µg 18.2µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin A 254IU Cheeseburger
Vitamin A RAE 50µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin E 0.52mg 0.15mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin D 2IU Cheeseburger
Vitamin D 0.1µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Burger King Whopper
Vitamin B1 0.293mg 0.215mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.175mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B3 5.217mg 2.873mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B5 0.545mg 0.173mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B6 0.228mg 0.091mg Cheeseburger
Folate 70µg 47µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B12 0.76µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin K 4.2µg 19.5µg Burger King Whopper
Tryptophan 0.155mg 0.07mg Cheeseburger
Threonine 0.571mg 0.374mg Cheeseburger
Isoleucine 0.755mg 0.345mg Cheeseburger
Leucine 1.316mg 0.762mg Cheeseburger
Lysine 0.784mg 0.593mg Cheeseburger
Methionine 0.377mg 0.208mg Cheeseburger
Phenylalanine 0.755mg 0.461mg Cheeseburger
Valine 0.881mg 0.416mg Cheeseburger
Histidine 0.445mg 0.253mg Cheeseburger
Cholesterol 43mg 30mg Burger King Whopper
Trans Fat 0.57g 0.507g Burger King Whopper
Saturated Fat 6.473g 4.25g Burger King Whopper
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0g Cheeseburger
Monounsaturated Fat 5.413g 4.685g Cheeseburger
Polyunsaturated fat 1.658g 3.389g Burger King Whopper
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0.002g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.322g 2.757g Burger King Whopper
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g 0g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g 0.275g Burger King Whopper
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Cheeseburger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cheeseburger Burger King Whopper
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
44%
Cheeseburger
22%
Burger King Whopper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cheeseburger
49%
Burger King Whopper

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Burger King Whopper
Burger King Whopper is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Burger King Whopper
Burger King Whopper contains less Sodium (difference - 202mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Burger King Whopper
Burger King Whopper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Burger King Whopper
Burger King Whopper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.223g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Burger King Whopper
Burger King Whopper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
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. Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170690/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.