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 for 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +50% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +59% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +16.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +830.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +48.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +98.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +11.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +153.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +47.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +107.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +95.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +206.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +133% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +70.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +298% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
16.52 g
Fats:
12.01 g
Carbs:
31.5 g
Water:
38.45 g
Other:
1.52 g
Protein:
10.74 g
Fats:
12.84 g
Carbs:
18.55 g
Water:
56.43 g
Other:
1.44 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +53.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +69.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +46.8% |
~equal in
Fats
~12.84g
~equal in
Other
~1.44g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.493 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.68 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.25 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.685 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.389 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +101.7% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~4.25g
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~4.685g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
| Contains more StarchStarch | +69% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +31.2% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +17.5% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
~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.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.89µg | 37% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.617mg | 2.873mg | 17% |
| Iron | 3.06mg | 4.37mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.363mg | 0.175mg | 14% |
| Protein | 16.52g | 10.74g | 12% |
| Copper | 0.121mg | 0.013mg | 12% |
| Vitamin K | 4.9µg | 19.5µg | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.68g | 3.389g | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.317mg | 0.215mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.212mg | 0.091mg | 9% |
| Folate | 80µg | 47µg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.357mg | 0.18mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.53mg | 0.173mg | 7% |
| Choline | 34.4mg | 6% | |
| Phosphorus | 134mg | 90mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 31.5g | 18.55g | 4% |
| Selenium | 20.3µg | 18.2µg | 4% |
| Starch | 22.87g | 13.53g | 4% |
| Calories | 297kcal | 233kcal | 3% |
| Zinc | 2.52mg | 2.83mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 0.15mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 62mg | 39mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 18mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 331mg | 313mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 197mg | 169mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Fructose | 2.27g | 1.73g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 30mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 4.493g | 4.25g | 1% |
| Fats | 12.01g | 12.84g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 9µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 29.8g | 16.75g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Sugar | 4.88g | 4.22g | N/A |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 1.8g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.514g | 0.507g | N/A |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.835g | 4.685g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.144mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.46mg | 0.374mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.642mg | 0.345mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.13mg | 0.762mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.785mg | 0.593mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.306mg | 0.208mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.67mg | 0.461mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.728mg | 0.416mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.402mg | 0.253mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.121g | 0.275g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.009g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.391g | 2.757g | N/A |
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
43%
21%
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 Cholesterol?
Burger King Whopper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
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 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 ($)