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McDonald's french fries vs. Burger King Whopper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between McDonald's french fries and Burger King Whopper

  • McDonald's french fries have more Vitamin B6, Potassium, Copper, Fiber, and Vitamin B5, however, Burger King Whopper is richer in Iron, Selenium, Zinc, and Vitamin B2.
  • Burger King Whopper covers your daily Iron needs 45% more than McDonald's french fries.
  • Burger King Whopper has 9 times less Copper than McDonald's french fries. McDonald's french fries have 0.114mg of Copper, while Burger King Whopper has 0.013mg.
  • McDonald's french fries contain less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are McDONALD'S, french fries 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 5.7% 53% 30% 38% 14% 54% 25% 32% 2.2%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +105.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +252.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +776.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +41.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -39.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +38.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +105.3%
Contains more IronIron +446.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +454.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4450%

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 19% 0% 28% 0% 45% 8.5% 60% 35% 88% 0% 40% 0% 22%
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 CVitamin C +2700%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +820%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +241%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +317.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +19.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +373%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +21.9%
~equal in Vitamin A ~IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 15% 43% 37% 2%
Protein: 3.41 g
Fats: 15.47 g
Carbs: 42.58 g
Water: 36.63 g
Other: 1.91 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 FatsFats +20.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +129.5%
Contains more OtherOther +32.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +215%
Contains more WaterWater +54.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 51% 33%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.271 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.379 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.727 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 -46.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +57.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +39.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
99%
Starch: 38.23 g
Sucrose: 0.21 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 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 StarchStarch +182.6%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +709.5%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Glucose ~0g
~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.
McDonald's french fries Burger King Whopper
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McDonald's french fries Burger King Whopper Opinion
Calories 323kcal 233kcal McDonald's french fries
Protein 3.41g 10.74g Burger King Whopper
Fats 15.47g 12.84g McDonald's french fries
Vitamin C 5.6mg 0.2mg McDonald's french fries
Net carbs 38.68g 16.75g McDonald's french fries
Carbs 42.58g 18.55g McDonald's french fries
Cholesterol 30mg McDonald's french fries
Magnesium 37mg 18mg McDonald's french fries
Calcium 19mg 39mg Burger King Whopper
Potassium 596mg 169mg McDonald's french fries
Iron 0.8mg 4.37mg Burger King Whopper
Sugar 0.21g 4.22g McDonald's french fries
Fiber 3.9g 1.8g McDonald's french fries
Copper 0.114mg 0.013mg McDonald's french fries
Zinc 0.51mg 2.83mg Burger King Whopper
Starch 38.23g 13.53g McDonald's french fries
Phosphorus 127mg 90mg McDonald's french fries
Sodium 189mg 313mg McDonald's french fries
Vitamin E 1.38mg 0.15mg McDonald's french fries
Manganese 0.249mg 0.18mg McDonald's french fries
Selenium 0.4µg 18.2µg Burger King Whopper
Vitamin B1 0.18mg 0.215mg Burger King Whopper
Vitamin B2 0.037mg 0.175mg Burger King Whopper
Vitamin B3 3.22mg 2.873mg McDonald's french fries
Vitamin B5 0.59mg 0.173mg McDonald's french fries
Vitamin B6 0.38mg 0.091mg McDonald's french fries
Vitamin K 16µg 19.5µg Burger King Whopper
Folate 47µg Burger King Whopper
Trans Fat 0.064g 0.507g McDonald's french fries
Choline 39.8mg McDonald's french fries
Saturated Fat 2.271g 4.25g McDonald's french fries
Monounsaturated Fat 7.379g 4.685g McDonald's french fries
Polyunsaturated fat 4.727g 3.389g McDonald's french fries
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 0g 1.73g Burger King Whopper
Omega-3 - ALA 0.382g 0.275g McDonald's french fries
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.031g 0g McDonald's french fries
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g 0.002g McDonald's french fries
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.251g 2.757g McDonald's french fries

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
McDonald's french fries 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
27%
McDonald's french fries
21%
Burger King Whopper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
McDonald's french fries
49%
Burger King Whopper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's french fries
McDonald's french fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's french fries
McDonald's french fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.01g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's french fries
McDonald's french fries contains less Sodium (difference - 124mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McDonald's french fries
McDonald's french fries is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.979g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Burger King Whopper
Burger King Whopper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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.

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. McDonald's french fries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170721/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.