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McChicken Sandwich vs. Burger King Whopper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between McChicken Sandwich and Burger King Whopper?

  • McChicken Sandwich is higher in Manganese, Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Polyunsaturated fat, yet Burger King Whopper is higher in Iron, and Zinc.
  • Burger King Whopper's daily need coverage for Iron is 33% more.
  • McChicken Sandwich has 6 times more Copper than Burger King Whopper. While McChicken Sandwich has 0.082mg of Copper, Burger King Whopper has only 0.013mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Burger King Whopper is lower.

We used McDONALD'S, McCHICKEN Sandwich and BURGER KING, WHOPPER, no cheese types 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 26% 15% 65% 27% 17% 60% 81% 47% 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 +125.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +530.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +54.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +98.9%
Contains more IronIron +151.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +349.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -49.8%
~equal in Magnesium ~18mg
~equal in Potassium ~169mg

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% 53% 46% 74% 0% 0% 24% 0% 0% 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 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +37.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~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
10% 13% 28% 46% 2%
Protein: 10.43 g
Fats: 13.21 g
Carbs: 27.97 g
Water: 46.11 g
Other: 2.28 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 CarbsCarbs +50.8%
Contains more OtherOther +58.3%
Contains more WaterWater +22.4%
~equal in Protein ~10.74g
~equal in Fats ~12.84g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 38% 42%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.346 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.401 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.964 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 -44.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +46.5%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~4.685g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 29% 54% 12%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.17 g
Glucose: 1.03 g
Fructose: 1.93 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.43 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 +11.6%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +900%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +55.8%
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.
McChicken Sandwich Burger King Whopper
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McChicken Sandwich Burger King Whopper Opinion
Calories 273kcal 233kcal McChicken Sandwich
Protein 10.43g 10.74g Burger King Whopper
Fats 13.21g 12.84g McChicken Sandwich
Vitamin C 0.2mg Burger King Whopper
Net carbs 26.67g 16.75g McChicken Sandwich
Carbs 27.97g 18.55g McChicken Sandwich
Cholesterol 27mg 30mg McChicken Sandwich
Magnesium 20mg 18mg McChicken Sandwich
Calcium 88mg 39mg McChicken Sandwich
Potassium 173mg 169mg McChicken Sandwich
Iron 1.74mg 4.37mg Burger King Whopper
Sugar 3.57g 4.22g McChicken Sandwich
Fiber 1.3g 1.8g Burger King Whopper
Copper 0.082mg 0.013mg McChicken Sandwich
Zinc 0.63mg 2.83mg Burger King Whopper
Starch 13.53g Burger King Whopper
Phosphorus 139mg 90mg McChicken Sandwich
Sodium 624mg 313mg Burger King Whopper
Vitamin E 0.15mg Burger King Whopper
Manganese 0.358mg 0.18mg McChicken Sandwich
Selenium 18.2µg Burger King Whopper
Vitamin B1 0.212mg 0.215mg Burger King Whopper
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.175mg McChicken Sandwich
Vitamin B3 3.942mg 2.873mg McChicken Sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.173mg Burger King Whopper
Vitamin B6 0.091mg Burger King Whopper
Vitamin B12 0.19µg McChicken Sandwich
Vitamin K 19.5µg Burger King Whopper
Folate 47µg Burger King Whopper
Trans Fat 0.079g 0.507g McChicken Sandwich
Saturated Fat 2.346g 4.25g McChicken Sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 4.401g 4.685g Burger King Whopper
Polyunsaturated fat 4.964g 3.389g McChicken Sandwich
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 1.93g 1.73g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.43g 0.275g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g 0g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.016g 0g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g 0.002g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.396g 2.757g McChicken Sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
McChicken 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
15%
McChicken Sandwich
21%
Burger King Whopper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
McChicken Sandwich
49%
Burger King Whopper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McChicken Sandwich
McChicken Sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McChicken Sandwich
McChicken Sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.65g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McChicken Sandwich
McChicken Sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.904g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
McChicken Sandwich
McChicken Sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Burger King Whopper
Burger King Whopper contains less Sodium (difference - 311mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Burger King Whopper
Burger King Whopper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Burger King Whopper
Burger King Whopper is relatively richer in vitamins
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. McChicken Sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173305/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.