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

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Differences between cheeseburgers and Burger King Whopper

  • Cheeseburgers have 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 cheeseburgers. Cheeseburgers contain 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% 17% 10% 1.5% 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 DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.76µg 32%
Iron 2.71mg 4.37mg 21%
Vitamin B3 5.217mg 2.873mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.175mg 14%
Vitamin K 4.2µg 19.5µg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.658g 3.389g 12%
Protein 16.51g 10.74g 12%
Copper 0.111mg 0.013mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.228mg 0.091mg 11%
Saturated fat 6.473g 4.25g 10%
Phosphorus 161mg 90mg 10%
Sodium 515mg 313mg 9%
Calcium 119mg 39mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.293mg 0.215mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.545mg 0.173mg 7%
Vitamin A 50µg 6%
Folate 70µg 47µg 6%
Manganese 0.316mg 0.18mg 6%
Choline 28.9mg 5%
Calories 308kcal 233kcal 4%
Cholesterol 43mg 30mg 4%
Fats 14.72g 12.84g 3%
Starch 19.87g 13.53g 3%
Selenium 19.6µg 18.2µg 3%
Zinc 2.49mg 2.83mg 3%
Carbs 28.03g 18.55g 3%
Monounsaturated fat 5.413g 4.685g 2%
Vitamin E 0.52mg 0.15mg 2%
Magnesium 26mg 18mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Potassium 196mg 169mg 1%
Fiber 2g 1.8g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 26.03g 16.75g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Sugar 4.88g 4.22g N/A
Trans fat 0.57g 0.507g N/A
Tryptophan 0.155mg 0.07mg 0%
Threonine 0.571mg 0.374mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.755mg 0.345mg 0%
Leucine 1.316mg 0.762mg 0%
Lysine 0.784mg 0.593mg 0%
Methionine 0.377mg 0.208mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.755mg 0.461mg 0%
Valine 0.881mg 0.416mg 0%
Histidine 0.445mg 0.253mg 0%
Fructose 1.94g 1.73g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g 0.275g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.322g 2.757g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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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.