Fast food vs. Burger King Whopper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Fast food and Burger King Whopper different?
- Fast food is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Folate, Manganese, and Vitamin B5, however, Burger King Whopper is richer in Iron, and Vitamin K.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 from Fast food is 17% higher.
- Fast food contains 9 times more Copper than Burger King Whopper. While Fast food contains 0.121mg of Copper, Burger King Whopper contains only 0.013mg.
Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain and BURGER KING, WHOPPER, no cheese are the varieties used in this article.
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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.
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Calcium
+59%
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Magnesium
+50%
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Phosphorus
+48.9%
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Potassium
+16.6%
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Copper
+830.8%
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Manganese
+98.3%
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Selenium
+11.5%
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Iron
+42.8%
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Zinc
+12.3%
Equal in Sodium - 313
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Calcium
+59%
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Magnesium
+50%
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Phosphorus
+48.9%
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Potassium
+16.6%
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Copper
+830.8%
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Manganese
+98.3%
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Selenium
+11.5%
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Iron
+42.8%
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Zinc
+12.3%
Equal in Sodium - 313
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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Vitamin E
+153.3%
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Vitamin B1
+47.4%
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Vitamin B2
+107.4%
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Vitamin B3
+95.5%
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Vitamin B5
+206.4%
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Vitamin B6
+133%
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Folate
+70.2%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin K
+298%
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Vitamin E
+153.3%
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Vitamin B1
+47.4%
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Vitamin B2
+107.4%
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Vitamin B3
+95.5%
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Vitamin B5
+206.4%
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Vitamin B6
+133%
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Folate
+70.2%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin K
+298%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+53.8%
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Carbs
+69.8%
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Water
+46.8%
Equal in Fats - 12.84
Equal in Other - 1.44
Protein:
16.52 g
Fats:
12.01 g
Carbs:
31.5 g
Water:
38.45 g
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1.52 g
Protein:
10.74 g
Fats:
12.84 g
Carbs:
18.55 g
Water:
56.43 g
Other:
1.44 g
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Protein
+53.8%
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Carbs
+69.8%
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Water
+46.8%
Equal in Fats - 12.84
Equal in Other - 1.44
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Polyunsaturated fat
+101.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 4.25
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 4.685
Saturated Fat:
4.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.68 g
Saturated Fat:
4.25 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
4.685 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.389 g
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Polyunsaturated fat
+101.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 4.25
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 4.685
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Starch
+69%
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Glucose
+∞%
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Fructose
+31.2%
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Sucrose
+∞%
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Maltose
+17.5%
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Galactose
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Starch:
22.87 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
2.05 g
Fructose:
2.27 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.57 g
Galactose:
0 g
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
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Starch
+69%
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Glucose
+∞%
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Fructose
+31.2%
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Maltose
+17.5%
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 29.8g | 16.75g |
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| Protein | 16.52g | 10.74g |
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| Fats | 12.01g | 12.84g |
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| Carbs | 31.5g | 18.55g |
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| Calories | 297kcal | 233kcal |
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| Starch | 22.87g | 13.53g |
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| Fructose | 2.27g | 1.73g |
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| Sugar | 4.88g | 4.22g |
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| Fiber | 1.7g | 1.8g |
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| Calcium | 62mg | 39mg |
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| Iron | 3.06mg | 4.37mg |
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| Magnesium | 27mg | 18mg |
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| Phosphorus | 134mg | 90mg |
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| Potassium | 197mg | 169mg |
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| Sodium | 331mg | 313mg |
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| Zinc | 2.52mg | 2.83mg |
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| Copper | 0.121mg | 0.013mg |
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| Manganese | 0.357mg | 0.18mg |
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| Selenium | 20.3µg | 18.2µg |
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| Vitamin A | 51IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 9µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 0.15mg |
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| Vitamin D | 2IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.317mg | 0.215mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.363mg | 0.175mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.617mg | 2.873mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.53mg | 0.173mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.212mg | 0.091mg |
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| Folate | 80µg | 47µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.89µg |
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| Vitamin K | 4.9µg | 19.5µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.144mg | 0.07mg |
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| Threonine | 0.46mg | 0.374mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.642mg | 0.345mg |
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| Leucine | 1.13mg | 0.762mg |
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| Lysine | 0.785mg | 0.593mg |
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| Methionine | 0.306mg | 0.208mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.67mg | 0.461mg |
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| Valine | 0.728mg | 0.416mg |
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| Histidine | 0.402mg | 0.253mg |
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| Cholesterol | 33mg | 30mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.514g | 0.507g |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.493g | 4.25g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.009g | 0g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.835g | 4.685g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.68g | 3.389g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.391g | 2.757g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.121g | 0.275g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.009g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
46%
22%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fast food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Burger King Whopper is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Burger King Whopper contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Burger King Whopper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Burger King Whopper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.243g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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 ($)