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

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The main differences between Chicken sandwich and Burger King Whopper

  • Chicken sandwich has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Vitamin E, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2, however, Burger King Whopper has more Iron, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Burger King Whopper is 33% higher.
  • Burger King Whopper has 16 times less Vitamin E than Chicken sandwich. Chicken sandwich has 2.41mg of Vitamin E, while Burger King Whopper has 0.15mg.
  • Burger King Whopper is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles 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 17% 17% 22% 66% 22% 17% 79% 98% 29% 109%
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 +33.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +48.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +45%
Contains more CopperCopper +415.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +105.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +21.7%
Contains more IronIron +146.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +363.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -58.4%
~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 2.7% 1.9% 48% 3% 58% 69% 145% 72% 88% 16% 21% 35% 19%
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 +300%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1506.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +168.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +593.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +320.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +129.4%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.215mg
~equal in Folate ~47µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 11% 21% 49% 3%
Protein: 16.28 g
Fats: 11.19 g
Carbs: 20.89 g
Water: 48.94 g
Other: 2.7 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 +51.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +12.6%
Contains more OtherOther +87.5%
Contains more FatsFats +14.7%
Contains more WaterWater +15.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 46% 32%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.123 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.177 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 -50%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~4.685g
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~3.389g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
82% 6% 4% 5% 4%
Starch: 16.5 g
Sucrose: 1.15 g
Glucose: 0.79 g
Fructose: 0.97 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.73 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 +22%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +47.8%
Contains more FructoseFructose +78.4%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0.67g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken sandwich Burger King Whopper Opinion
Calories 250kcal 233kcal Chicken sandwich
Protein 16.28g 10.74g Chicken sandwich
Fats 11.19g 12.84g Burger King Whopper
Vitamin C 0.8mg 0.2mg Chicken sandwich
Net carbs 19.49g 16.75g Chicken sandwich
Carbs 20.89g 18.55g Chicken sandwich
Cholesterol 35mg 30mg Burger King Whopper
Vitamin D 5IU Chicken sandwich
Magnesium 24mg 18mg Chicken sandwich
Calcium 58mg 39mg Chicken sandwich
Potassium 245mg 169mg Chicken sandwich
Iron 1.77mg 4.37mg Burger King Whopper
Sugar 3.64g 4.22g Chicken sandwich
Fiber 1.4g 1.8g Burger King Whopper
Copper 0.067mg 0.013mg Chicken sandwich
Zinc 0.61mg 2.83mg Burger King Whopper
Starch 16.5g 13.53g Chicken sandwich
Phosphorus 185mg 90mg Chicken sandwich
Sodium 753mg 313mg Burger King Whopper
Vitamin A 32IU Chicken sandwich
Vitamin A 3µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin E 2.41mg 0.15mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin D 0.1µg Chicken sandwich
Manganese 0.219mg 0.18mg Chicken sandwich
Selenium 19.9µg 18.2µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.23mg 0.215mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.175mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B3 7.72mg 2.873mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.173mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.383mg 0.091mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.13µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin K 8.5µg 19.5µg Burger King Whopper
Folate 47µg 47µg
Trans Fat 0.03g 0.507g Chicken sandwich
Choline 35.3mg Chicken sandwich
Saturated Fat 2.123g 4.25g Chicken sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 4.481g 4.685g Burger King Whopper
Polyunsaturated fat 3.177g 3.389g Burger King Whopper
Tryptophan 0.07mg Burger King Whopper
Threonine 0.374mg Burger King Whopper
Isoleucine 0.345mg Burger King Whopper
Leucine 0.762mg Burger King Whopper
Lysine 0.593mg Burger King Whopper
Methionine 0.208mg Burger King Whopper
Phenylalanine 0.461mg Burger King Whopper
Valine 0.416mg Burger King Whopper
Histidine 0.253mg Burger King Whopper
Fructose 0.97g 1.73g Burger King Whopper
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.197g 0.275g Burger King Whopper
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g 0g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0.002g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.884g 2.757g Chicken sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken sandwich 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
45%
Chicken sandwich
21%
Burger King Whopper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Chicken sandwich
49%
Burger King Whopper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.58g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.127g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Burger King Whopper
Burger King Whopper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Burger King Whopper
Burger King Whopper contains less Sodium (difference - 440mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Burger King Whopper
Burger King Whopper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
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. Chicken sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170295/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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