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.
| 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% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +14.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +37.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.43 g
Fats:
13.21 g
Carbs:
27.97 g
Water:
46.11 g
Other:
2.28 g
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
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.346 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.401 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.964 g
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
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
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.
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 1.74mg | 4.37mg | 33% |
| Selenium | 18.2µg | 33% | |
| Zinc | 0.63mg | 2.83mg | 20% |
| Vitamin K | 19.5µg | 16% | |
| Sodium | 624mg | 313mg | 14% |
| Folate | 47µg | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.964g | 3.389g | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 2.346g | 4.25g | 9% |
| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.013mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.19µg | 8% | |
| Manganese | 0.358mg | 0.18mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 139mg | 90mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.091mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.942mg | 2.873mg | 7% |
| Starch | 13.53g | 6% | |
| Calcium | 88mg | 39mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 27.97g | 18.55g | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.173mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.2mg | 0.175mg | 2% |
| Calories | 273kcal | 233kcal | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 1.8g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 1% | |
| Protein | 10.43g | 10.74g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 27mg | 30mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.401g | 4.685g | 1% |
| Fats | 13.21g | 12.84g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% | |
| Net carbs | 26.67g | 16.75g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 173mg | 169mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.57g | 4.22g | N/A |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.212mg | 0.215mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.079g | 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% | |
| Fructose | 1.93g | 1.73g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.43g | 0.275g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.016g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.009g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.396g | 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
15%
21%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McChicken Sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McChicken Sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.65g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
McChicken Sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.904g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
McChicken Sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Burger King Whopper contains less Sodium (difference - 311mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Burger King Whopper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Burger King Whopper is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)