McDonald's cheeseburger vs. Burger King Whopper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between mcDonald's cheeseburgers and Burger King Whopper
- McDonald's cheeseburgers have more calcium, copper, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and vitamin B2; however, Burger King Whopper is higher in iron, zinc, and monounsaturated fat.
- Burger King Whopper covers your daily iron needs 25% more than mcDonald's cheeseburgers.
- Burger King Whopper contains 7 times less copper than mcDonald's cheeseburgers. McDonald's cheeseburgers contain 0.097mg of copper, while Burger King Whopper contains 0.013mg.
- Burger King Whopper has less sodium.
Food varieties used in this article are McDONALD'S, Cheeseburger 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +328.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +18.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +646.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +55.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +27.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +86% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +48.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
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 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +48.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +40.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +25.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
12.97 g
Fats:
11.79 g
Carbs:
27.81 g
Water:
45 g
Other:
2.43 g
Protein:
10.74 g
Fats:
12.84 g
Carbs:
18.55 g
Water:
56.43 g
Other:
1.44 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +20.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +49.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +68.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +25.4% |
~equal in
Fats
~12.84g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.435 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.631 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.355 g
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 | +29% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +854.6% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~4.25g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.24 g
Glucose:
2.01 g
Fructose:
2.59 g
Lactose:
0.54 g
Maltose:
0.84 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 | +49.7% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +25.4% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +608.3% |
| 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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.86µg | 36% | |
| Selenium | 18.2µg | 33% | |
| Iron | 2.35mg | 4.37mg | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.355g | 3.389g | 20% |
| Vitamin K | 19.5µg | 16% | |
| Sodium | 626mg | 313mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 167mg | 39mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.097mg | 0.013mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 1.91mg | 2.83mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 140mg | 90mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.026mg | 2.873mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.26mg | 0.175mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.091mg | 7% | |
| Starch | 13.53g | 6% | |
| Protein | 12.97g | 10.74g | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.173mg | 3% | |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 1.8g | 3% |
| Carbs | 27.81g | 18.55g | 3% |
| Folate | 59µg | 47µg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.631g | 4.685g | 3% |
| Calories | 263kcal | 233kcal | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 35mg | 30mg | 2% |
| Fats | 11.79g | 12.84g | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.23mg | 0.18mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.223mg | 0.215mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 2.59g | 1.73g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 200mg | 169mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 4.435g | 4.25g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 26.71g | 16.75g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 6.22g | 4.22g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.647g | 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% | |
| 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
27%
21%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's cheeseburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McDonald's cheeseburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Burger King Whopper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Burger King Whopper is lower in Sugar (difference - 2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Burger King Whopper contains less Sodium (difference - 313mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Burger King Whopper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.185g)
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.