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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.
Contains more Calcium +125.6%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +54.4%
Contains more Copper +530.8%
Contains more Manganese +98.9%
Contains more Iron +151.1%
Contains less Sodium -49.8%
Contains more Zinc +349.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 18
Equal in Potassium - 169
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 66% 15% 60% 16% 82% 18% 28% 47% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 164% 13% 39% 15% 41% 78% 5% 24% 100%
Contains more Calcium +125.6%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +54.4%
Contains more Copper +530.8%
Contains more Manganese +98.9%
Contains more Iron +151.1%
Contains less Sodium -49.8%
Contains more Zinc +349.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 18
Equal in Potassium - 169

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.2%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.215
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 53% 47% 74% 0% 0% 0% 24% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 0% 1% 54% 41% 54% 11% 21% 36% 0% 49%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.2%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.215

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +50.8%
Contains more Other +58.3%
Contains more Water +22.4%
Equal in Protein - 10.74
Equal in Fats - 12.84
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 Carbs +50.8%
Contains more Other +58.3%
Contains more Water +22.4%
Equal in Protein - 10.74
Equal in Fats - 12.84

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +46.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 4.685
20% 38% 42%
Saturated Fat: 2.346 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.401 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.964 g
34% 38% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.25 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.685 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.389 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +46.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 4.685

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +11.6%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +900%
Contains more Maltose +55.8%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
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 Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +11.6%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +900%
Contains more Maltose +55.8%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

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 Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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
Net carbs 26.67g 16.75g McChicken Sandwich
Protein 10.43g 10.74g Burger King Whopper
Fats 13.21g 12.84g McChicken Sandwich
Carbs 27.97g 18.55g McChicken Sandwich
Calories 273kcal 233kcal McChicken Sandwich
Starch 13.53g Burger King Whopper
Fructose 1.93g 1.73g McChicken Sandwich
Sugar 3.57g 4.22g McChicken Sandwich
Fiber 1.3g 1.8g Burger King Whopper
Calcium 88mg 39mg McChicken Sandwich
Iron 1.74mg 4.37mg Burger King Whopper
Magnesium 20mg 18mg McChicken Sandwich
Phosphorus 139mg 90mg McChicken Sandwich
Potassium 173mg 169mg McChicken Sandwich
Sodium 624mg 313mg Burger King Whopper
Zinc 0.63mg 2.83mg Burger King Whopper
Copper 0.082mg 0.013mg McChicken Sandwich
Manganese 0.358mg 0.18mg McChicken Sandwich
Selenium 18.2µg Burger King Whopper
Vitamin E 0.15mg Burger King Whopper
Vitamin C 0.2mg 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
Folate 47µg Burger King Whopper
Vitamin B12 0.19µg McChicken Sandwich
Vitamin K 19.5µg Burger King Whopper
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
Cholesterol 27mg 30mg McChicken Sandwich
Trans Fat 0.079g 0.507g McChicken Sandwich
Saturated Fat 2.346g 4.25g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g 0g McChicken Sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 4.401g 4.685g Burger King Whopper
Polyunsaturated fat 4.964g 3.389g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g 0.002g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.396g 2.757g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.016g 0g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.43g 0.275g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g 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 Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
16%
McChicken Sandwich
22%
Burger King Whopper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
McChicken Sandwich
49%
Burger King Whopper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
McChicken Sandwich
McChicken Sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.65g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McChicken Sandwich
McChicken Sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
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.