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Hamburger vs. Burger King Whopper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Hamburger and Burger King Whopper

  • Hamburger has more Vitamin B3, Copper, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Calcium, and Vitamin B2, however, Burger King Whopper is richer in Iron.
  • Burger King Whopper's daily need coverage for Iron is 19% more.
  • Hamburger contains 7 times more Copper than Burger King Whopper. Hamburger contains 0.091mg of Copper, while Burger King Whopper contains 0.013mg.
  • Burger King Whopper contains less Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain 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 14% 31% 20% 108% 30% 78% 58% 54% 28% 0%
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 CalciumCalcium +161.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +33.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +600%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +51.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +20.6%
Contains more IronIron +51.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -24.4%
~equal in Magnesium ~18mg
~equal in Zinc ~2.83mg

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 54% 58% 101% 19% 47% 180% 0% 42% 0%
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 B2Vitamin B2 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +86.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +79.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +123.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +19.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.215mg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 14% 24% 43% 2%
Protein: 17.08 g
Fats: 14.36 g
Carbs: 24.1 g
Water: 42.67 g
Other: 1.79 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 +59%
Contains more FatsFats +11.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +29.9%
Contains more OtherOther +24.3%
Contains more WaterWater +32.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
46% 50% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.096 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.495 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.38 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +17.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -16.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +791.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 28% 49% 3% 14%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.22 g
Glucose: 1.16 g
Fructose: 2.03 g
Lactose: 0.13 g
Maltose: 0.6 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 GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +17.3%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +672.7%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +11.7%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hamburger Burger King Whopper Opinion
Calories 295kcal 233kcal Hamburger
Protein 17.08g 10.74g Hamburger
Fats 14.36g 12.84g Hamburger
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Burger King Whopper
Net carbs 23.2g 16.75g Hamburger
Carbs 24.1g 18.55g Hamburger
Cholesterol 47mg 30mg Burger King Whopper
Magnesium 20mg 18mg Hamburger
Calcium 102mg 39mg Hamburger
Potassium 226mg 169mg Hamburger
Iron 2.88mg 4.37mg Burger King Whopper
Sugar 4.15g 4.22g Hamburger
Fiber 0.9g 1.8g Burger King Whopper
Copper 0.091mg 0.013mg Hamburger
Zinc 2.87mg 2.83mg Hamburger
Starch 13.53g Burger King Whopper
Phosphorus 136mg 90mg Hamburger
Sodium 414mg 313mg Burger King Whopper
Vitamin E 0.15mg Burger King Whopper
Manganese 0.217mg 0.18mg Hamburger
Selenium 18.2µg Burger King Whopper
Vitamin B1 0.217mg 0.215mg Hamburger
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.175mg Hamburger
Vitamin B3 5.365mg 2.873mg Hamburger
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 0.173mg Hamburger
Vitamin B6 0.203mg 0.091mg Hamburger
Vitamin B12 1.44µg Hamburger
Vitamin K 19.5µg Burger King Whopper
Folate 56µg 47µg Hamburger
Trans Fat 0.814g 0.507g Burger King Whopper
Saturated Fat 5.096g 4.25g Burger King Whopper
Monounsaturated Fat 5.495g 4.685g Hamburger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.38g 3.389g Burger King Whopper
Tryptophan 0.206mg 0.07mg Hamburger
Threonine 0.666mg 0.374mg Hamburger
Isoleucine 0.716mg 0.345mg Hamburger
Leucine 1.319mg 0.762mg Hamburger
Lysine 1.226mg 0.593mg Hamburger
Methionine 0.37mg 0.208mg Hamburger
Phenylalanine 0.677mg 0.461mg Hamburger
Valine 0.823mg 0.416mg Hamburger
Histidine 0.505mg 0.253mg Hamburger
Fructose 2.03g 1.73g Hamburger
Omega-3 - ALA 0.275g Burger King Whopper
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Burger King Whopper
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.757g Burger King Whopper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Hamburger 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
38%
Hamburger
21%
Burger King Whopper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Hamburger
49%
Burger King Whopper

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Hamburger
Hamburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hamburger
Hamburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.069999999999999g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hamburger
Hamburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Burger King Whopper
Burger King Whopper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Burger King Whopper
Burger King Whopper contains less Sodium (difference - 101mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Burger King Whopper
Burger King Whopper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.846g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Burger King Whopper
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 ($)

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. 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.