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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 has more iron, zinc, and vitamin K.
  • Burger King Whopper covers your daily need for 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.
  • Chicken fingers have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of chicken fingers is 46, while the glycemic index of Burger King Whopper is 61.

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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 5.1% 33% 27% 23% 19% 121% 100% 30% 95%
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 +55.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +120.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +430.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +213.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +26.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +129.4%
Contains more IronIron +498.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +298.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -59.3%
~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 3.7% 1% 63% 3% 28% 41% 154% 75% 98% 20% 20% 14% 24%
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 CVitamin C +450%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2013.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +186%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +619.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +368.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +95.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +143.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +147.4%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.175mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 ProteinProtein +79%
Contains more OtherOther +104.2%
Contains more WaterWater +21%
~equal in Fats ~12.84g
~equal in Carbs ~18.55g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 37% 44%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.493 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.783 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 -41.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +70.6%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~4.685g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 StarchStarch +25.9%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +325%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Glucose ~0g
~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.
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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken fingers Burger King Whopper DV% diff.
Iron 0.73mg 4.37mg 46%
Vitamin B3 8.217mg 2.873mg 33%
Phosphorus 282mg 90mg 27%
Vitamin B6 0.426mg 0.091mg 26%
Vitamin B5 1.244mg 0.173mg 21%
Sodium 769mg 313mg 20%
Vitamin E 3.17mg 0.15mg 20%
Zinc 0.71mg 2.83mg 19%
Protein 19.22g 10.74g 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.783g 3.389g 16%
Vitamin K 8µg 19.5µg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.215mg 9%
Choline 43.7mg 8%
Saturated fat 2.493g 4.25g 8%
Folate 19µg 47µg 7%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 7%
Cholesterol 48mg 30mg 6%
Copper 0.069mg 0.013mg 6%
Potassium 373mg 169mg 6%
Manganese 0.228mg 0.18mg 2%
Fructose 0g 1.73g 2%
Calories 271kcal 233kcal 2%
Magnesium 28mg 18mg 2%
Calcium 17mg 39mg 2%
Fats 13.95g 12.84g 2%
Fiber 1.2g 1.8g 2%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0.2mg 1%
Vitamin D 7IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Starch 17.03g 13.53g 1%
Selenium 17.5µg 18.2µg 1%
Carbs 17.25g 18.55g 0%
Net carbs 16.05g 16.75g N/A
Sugar 0.4g 4.22g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.179mg 0.175mg 0%
Trans fat 0.052g 0.507g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 4.83g 4.685g 0%
Tryptophan 0.222mg 0.07mg 0%
Threonine 0.803mg 0.374mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.845mg 0.345mg 0%
Leucine 1.553mg 0.762mg 0%
Lysine 1.616mg 0.593mg 0%
Methionine 0.518mg 0.208mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.437mg 0.461mg 0%
Valine 0.908mg 0.416mg 0%
Histidine 0.655mg 0.253mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.211g 0.275g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.439g 2.757g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken fingers 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%
Chicken fingers
21%
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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Burger King Whopper
Burger King Whopper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Burger King Whopper
Burger King Whopper contains less Sodium (difference - 456mg)
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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