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Chicken fingers vs. Burger King Whopper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Chicken fingers and Burger King Whopper

  • Chicken fingers have more Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin E , while Burger King Whopper have more Iron, Zinc, and Vitamin K.
  • Burger King Whopper covers your daily need of Iron 46% more than Chicken fingers.
  • Chicken fingers contain 21 times more Vitamin E than Burger King Whopper. While Chicken fingers contain 3.17mg of Vitamin E , Burger King Whopper contains only 0.15mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Burger King Whopper is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast foods, chicken tenders 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 Magnesium +55.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +213.3%
Contains more Potassium +120.7%
Contains more Copper +430.8%
Contains more Manganese +26.7%
Contains more Calcium +129.4%
Contains more Iron +498.6%
Contains less Sodium -59.3%
Contains more Zinc +298.6%
Equal in Selenium - 18.2
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 28% 20% 121% 33% 101% 20% 24% 30% 96%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 164% 13% 39% 15% 41% 78% 5% 24% 100%
Contains more Magnesium +55.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +213.3%
Contains more Potassium +120.7%
Contains more Copper +430.8%
Contains more Manganese +26.7%
Contains more Calcium +129.4%
Contains more Iron +498.6%
Contains less Sodium -59.3%
Contains more Zinc +298.6%
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 +2013.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +450%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +186%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +619.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +368.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +95.5%
Contains more Folate +147.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +143.8%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.175
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 64% 6% 4% 28% 42% 155% 75% 99% 15% 20% 20%
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 +2013.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +450%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +186%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +619.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +368.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +95.5%
Contains more Folate +147.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +143.8%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.175

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +79%
Contains more Other +104.2%
Contains more Water +21%
Equal in Fats - 12.84
Equal in Carbs - 18.55
19% 14% 17% 47% 3%
Protein: 19.22 g
Fats: 13.95 g
Carbs: 17.25 g
Water: 46.64 g
Other: 2.94 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 +79%
Contains more Other +104.2%
Contains more Water +21%
Equal in Fats - 12.84
Equal in Carbs - 18.55

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +70.6%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 4.685
19% 37% 44%
Saturated Fat: 2.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.783 g
34% 38% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.25 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.685 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.389 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +70.6%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 4.685

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +25.9%
Contains more Sucrose +325%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
98% 2%
Starch: 17.03 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 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 +25.9%
Contains more Sucrose +325%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
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.
Chicken fingers Burger King Whopper
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken fingers Burger King Whopper Opinion
Net carbs 16.05g 16.75g Burger King Whopper
Protein 19.22g 10.74g Chicken fingers
Fats 13.95g 12.84g Chicken fingers
Carbs 17.25g 18.55g Burger King Whopper
Calories 271kcal 233kcal Chicken fingers
Starch 17.03g 13.53g Chicken fingers
Fructose 0g 1.73g Burger King Whopper
Sugar 0.4g 4.22g Chicken fingers
Fiber 1.2g 1.8g Burger King Whopper
Calcium 17mg 39mg Burger King Whopper
Iron 0.73mg 4.37mg Burger King Whopper
Magnesium 28mg 18mg Chicken fingers
Phosphorus 282mg 90mg Chicken fingers
Potassium 373mg 169mg Chicken fingers
Sodium 769mg 313mg Burger King Whopper
Zinc 0.71mg 2.83mg Burger King Whopper
Copper 0.069mg 0.013mg Chicken fingers
Manganese 0.228mg 0.18mg Chicken fingers
Selenium 17.5µg 18.2µg Burger King Whopper
Vitamin A 11IU Chicken fingers
Vitamin A RAE 3µg Chicken fingers
Vitamin E 3.17mg 0.15mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin D 7IU Chicken fingers
Vitamin D 0.2µg Chicken fingers
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0.2mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.215mg Burger King Whopper
Vitamin B2 0.179mg 0.175mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B3 8.217mg 2.873mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B5 1.244mg 0.173mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B6 0.426mg 0.091mg Chicken fingers
Folate 19µg 47µg Burger King Whopper
Vitamin B12 0.16µg Chicken fingers
Vitamin K 8µg 19.5µg Burger King Whopper
Tryptophan 0.222mg 0.07mg Chicken fingers
Threonine 0.803mg 0.374mg Chicken fingers
Isoleucine 0.845mg 0.345mg Chicken fingers
Leucine 1.553mg 0.762mg Chicken fingers
Lysine 1.616mg 0.593mg Chicken fingers
Methionine 0.518mg 0.208mg Chicken fingers
Phenylalanine 1.437mg 0.461mg Chicken fingers
Valine 0.908mg 0.416mg Chicken fingers
Histidine 0.655mg 0.253mg Chicken fingers
Cholesterol 48mg 30mg Burger King Whopper
Trans Fat 0.052g 0.507g Chicken fingers
Saturated Fat 2.493g 4.25g Chicken fingers
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g Chicken fingers
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g Chicken fingers
Monounsaturated Fat 4.83g 4.685g Chicken fingers
Polyunsaturated fat 5.783g 3.389g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.002g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.439g 2.757g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g 0g Chicken fingers
Omega-3 - ALA 0.211g 0.275g Burger King Whopper
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Chicken fingers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken fingers 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%
Chicken fingers
22%
Burger King Whopper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Chicken fingers
49%
Burger King Whopper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.82g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.757g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Burger King Whopper
Burger King Whopper contains less Sodium (difference - 456mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Burger King Whopper
Burger King Whopper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
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. Chicken fingers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173321/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.

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