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French fries vs. Burger King Whopper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between french fries and Burger King Whopper

  • French fries have more vitamin B6, copper, potassium, and vitamin E; however, Burger King Whopper is richer in iron, selenium, zinc, and vitamin B2.
  • Burger King Whopper covers your daily iron needs 45% more than french fries.
  • Burger King Whopper has 11 times less vitamin E than french fries. French fries have 1.67mg of vitamin E, while Burger King Whopper has 0.15mg.
  • French fries contain less saturated fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil 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 25% 5.4% 51% 30% 41% 14% 54% 27% 32% 4.9%
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 +94.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +242.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +853.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +38.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -32.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +37.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +116.7%
Contains more IronIron +439.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +466%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1922.2%

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.
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 16% 0% 33% 0% 43% 9% 56% 35% 86% 0% 28% 23% 20%
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 +2250%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1013.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +235.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +308.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +26.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +348.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +74.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +56.7%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~2.873mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 15% 41% 39% 2%
Protein: 3.43 g
Fats: 14.73 g
Carbs: 41.44 g
Water: 38.55 g
Other: 1.85 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 FatsFats +14.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +123.4%
Contains more OtherOther +28.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +213.1%
Contains more WaterWater +46.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 44% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.336 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.398 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 -45%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +27.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +59.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient French fries Burger King Whopper DV% diff.
Iron 0.81mg 4.37mg 45%
Selenium 0.9µg 18.2µg 31%
Vitamin B6 0.372mg 0.091mg 22%
Zinc 0.5mg 2.83mg 21%
Protein 3.43g 10.74g 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.398g 3.389g 13%
Copper 0.124mg 0.013mg 12%
Potassium 579mg 169mg 12%
Cholesterol 0mg 30mg 10%
Vitamin E 1.67mg 0.15mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.175mg 10%
Saturated fat 2.336g 4.25g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.58mg 0.173mg 8%
Carbs 41.44g 18.55g 8%
Fiber 3.8g 1.8g 8%
Choline 36.8mg 7%
Vitamin K 11.2µg 19.5µg 7%
Starch 13.53g 6%
Vitamin C 4.7mg 0.2mg 5%
Phosphorus 125mg 90mg 5%
Folate 30µg 47µg 4%
Calories 312kcal 233kcal 4%
Vitamin B1 0.17mg 0.215mg 4%
Sodium 210mg 313mg 4%
Magnesium 35mg 18mg 4%
Manganese 0.247mg 0.18mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 5.969g 4.685g 3%
Fats 14.73g 12.84g 3%
Fructose 1.73g 2%
Calcium 18mg 39mg 2%
Vitamin B3 3.004mg 2.873mg 1%
Net carbs 37.64g 16.75g N/A
Sugar 0.3g 4.22g N/A
Trans fat 0.06g 0.507g N/A
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0%
Threonine 0.374mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.345mg 0%
Leucine 0.762mg 0%
Lysine 0.593mg 0%
Methionine 0.208mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.461mg 0%
Valine 0.416mg 0%
Histidine 0.253mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.407g 0.275g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.898g 2.757g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
French fries 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
27%
French fries
21%
Burger King Whopper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
French fries
49%
Burger King Whopper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French fries
French fries contains less Sodium (difference - 103mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
French fries
French fries is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.914g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French fries
French fries is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Burger King Whopper
Burger King Whopper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
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. French fries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170698/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.