McDonald's Big Mac vs. Burger King Whopper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are mcDonald's Big Mac and Burger King Whopper different?
- McDonald's Big Mac is higher in copper and calcium; however, Burger King Whopper is richer in iron, zinc, monounsaturated fat, and polyunsaturated fat.
- Daily need coverage for iron for Burger King Whopper is 30% higher.
- McDonald's Big Mac contains 8 times more copper than Burger King Whopper. While mcDonald's Big Mac contains 0.098mg of copper, Burger King Whopper contains only 0.013mg.
- Burger King Whopper has less sodium.
McDONALD'S, BIG MAC and BURGER KING, WHOPPER, no cheese are the varieties used 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 | +197.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +653.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +35.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +14.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +118.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +48.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -32% |
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 CVitamin C | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +19.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +17.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +22.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
11.82 g
Fats:
14.96 g
Carbs:
20.08 g
Water:
51.3 g
Other:
1.84 g
Protein:
10.74 g
Fats:
12.84 g
Carbs:
18.55 g
Water:
56.43 g
Other:
1.44 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +16.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +27.8% |
~equal in
Protein
~10.74g
~equal in
Carbs
~18.55g
~equal in
Water
~56.43g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.803 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.306 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 | -10.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +34.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1007.5% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.46 g
Glucose:
1.04 g
Fructose:
1.69 g
Lactose:
0.32 g
Maltose:
0.49 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 LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +269.6% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +36.7% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
~equal in
Fructose
~1.73g
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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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.88µg | 37% | |
| Selenium | 18.2µg | 33% | |
| Iron | 2mg | 4.37mg | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.306g | 3.389g | 21% |
| Vitamin K | 19.5µg | 16% | |
| Copper | 0.098mg | 0.013mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 116mg | 39mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 1.91mg | 2.83mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.091mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 460mg | 313mg | 6% |
| Starch | 13.53g | 6% | |
| Phosphorus | 122mg | 90mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.209mg | 0.175mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.173mg | 3% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.474g | 4.685g | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 0.215mg | 3% |
| Fats | 14.96g | 12.84g | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.384mg | 2.873mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 30mg | 2% |
| Protein | 11.82g | 10.74g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 3.803g | 4.25g | 2% |
| Calories | 257kcal | 233kcal | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.206mg | 0.18mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 1% | |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 1.8g | 1% |
| Carbs | 20.08g | 18.55g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 18.48g | 16.75g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 181mg | 169mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.97g | 4.22g | N/A |
| Folate | 46µg | 47µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.588g | 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 | 1.69g | 1.73g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.275g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 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
23%
21%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.25g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.447g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's Big Mac is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Burger King Whopper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Burger King Whopper contains less Sodium (difference - 147mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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 ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.