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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 36% 17% 102% 37% 68% 69% 67% 41% 107%
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 +44.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +205.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +16%
Contains more CopperCopper +753.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +78.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +75.6%
Contains more IronIron +61.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +13.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -39.2%
~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% 15% 10% 3% 73% 84% 98% 33% 53% 95% 11% 53% 16%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +246.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +36.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +107.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +81.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +215%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +150.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +48.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +364.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 ProteinProtein +53.7%
Contains more FatsFats +14.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +51.1%
Contains more OtherOther +46.5%
Contains more WaterWater +46.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
48% 40% 12%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.473 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.658 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +15.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -34.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +104.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 StarchStarch +46.9%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +12.1%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +45.7%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%

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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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
Calories 308kcal 233kcal Cheeseburger
Protein 16.51g 10.74g Cheeseburger
Fats 14.72g 12.84g Cheeseburger
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Burger King Whopper
Net carbs 26.03g 16.75g Cheeseburger
Carbs 28.03g 18.55g Cheeseburger
Cholesterol 43mg 30mg Burger King Whopper
Vitamin D 2IU Cheeseburger
Magnesium 26mg 18mg Cheeseburger
Calcium 119mg 39mg Cheeseburger
Potassium 196mg 169mg Cheeseburger
Iron 2.71mg 4.37mg Burger King Whopper
Sugar 4.88g 4.22g Burger King Whopper
Fiber 2g 1.8g Cheeseburger
Copper 0.111mg 0.013mg Cheeseburger
Zinc 2.49mg 2.83mg Burger King Whopper
Starch 19.87g 13.53g Cheeseburger
Phosphorus 161mg 90mg Cheeseburger
Sodium 515mg 313mg Burger King Whopper
Vitamin A 254IU Cheeseburger
Vitamin A 50µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin E 0.52mg 0.15mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin D 0.1µg Cheeseburger
Manganese 0.316mg 0.18mg Cheeseburger
Selenium 19.6µg 18.2µg Cheeseburger
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
Vitamin B12 0.76µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin K 4.2µg 19.5µg Burger King Whopper
Folate 70µg 47µg Cheeseburger
Trans Fat 0.57g 0.507g Burger King Whopper
Choline 28.9mg Cheeseburger
Saturated Fat 6.473g 4.25g Burger King Whopper
Monounsaturated Fat 5.413g 4.685g Cheeseburger
Polyunsaturated fat 1.658g 3.389g 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
Fructose 1.94g 1.73g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g 0.275g Burger King Whopper
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g 0g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0.002g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.322g 2.757g Burger King Whopper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cheeseburger Burger King Whopper
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
42%
Cheeseburger
21%
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 Cholesterol?
Burger King Whopper
Burger King Whopper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
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 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.