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

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Significant differences between McDonald's hamburger and Burger King Whopper

  • McDonald's hamburger has more Selenium, Vitamin B3, Copper, Calcium, and Manganese, however, Burger King Whopper is richer in Iron, and Zinc.
  • Burger King Whopper covers your daily Iron needs 19% more than McDonald's hamburger.
  • Burger King Whopper has 7 times less Copper than McDonald's hamburger. McDonald's hamburger has 0.096mg of Copper, while Burger King Whopper has 0.013mg.
  • Burger King Whopper contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are McDONALD'S, Hamburger 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 Calcium +225.6%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.9%
Contains more Potassium +13.6%
Contains more Copper +638.5%
Contains more Manganese +78.9%
Contains more Selenium +44%
Contains more Iron +52.3%
Contains less Sodium -36.6%
Contains more Zinc +45.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 108% 15% 46% 17% 65% 54% 32% 43% 143%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 164% 13% 39% 15% 41% 78% 5% 24% 100%
Contains more Calcium +225.6%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.9%
Contains more Potassium +13.6%
Contains more Copper +638.5%
Contains more Manganese +78.9%
Contains more Selenium +44%
Contains more Iron +52.3%
Contains less Sodium -36.6%
Contains more Zinc +45.1%

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 C +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +58.2%
Contains more Folate +36.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 2% 62% 56% 86% 0% 0% 48% 104% 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 C +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +58.2%
Contains more Folate +36.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +20.3%
Contains more Carbs +63.2%
Contains more Other +51.4%
Contains more Fats +27.3%
Contains more Water +26.7%
13% 10% 30% 45% 2%
Protein: 12.92 g
Fats: 10.09 g
Carbs: 30.28 g
Water: 44.53 g
Other: 2.18 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 Protein +20.3%
Contains more Carbs +63.2%
Contains more Other +51.4%
Contains more Fats +27.3%
Contains more Water +26.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -17.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +138.7%
40% 43% 16%
Saturated Fat: 3.504 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.768 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.42 g
34% 38% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.25 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.685 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.389 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -17.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +138.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +90.8%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Equal in Maltose - 0.67
35% 55% 10%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.1 g
Fructose: 3.3 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.63 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 +90.8%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Equal in Maltose - 0.67

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 hamburger Burger King Whopper
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McDonald's hamburger Burger King Whopper Opinion
Net carbs 28.98g 16.75g McDonald's hamburger
Protein 12.92g 10.74g McDonald's hamburger
Fats 10.09g 12.84g Burger King Whopper
Carbs 30.28g 18.55g McDonald's hamburger
Calories 264kcal 233kcal McDonald's hamburger
Starch 13.53g Burger King Whopper
Fructose 3.3g 1.73g McDonald's hamburger
Sugar 6.03g 4.22g Burger King Whopper
Fiber 1.3g 1.8g Burger King Whopper
Calcium 127mg 39mg McDonald's hamburger
Iron 2.87mg 4.37mg Burger King Whopper
Magnesium 21mg 18mg McDonald's hamburger
Phosphorus 107mg 90mg McDonald's hamburger
Potassium 192mg 169mg McDonald's hamburger
Sodium 494mg 313mg Burger King Whopper
Zinc 1.95mg 2.83mg Burger King Whopper
Copper 0.096mg 0.013mg McDonald's hamburger
Manganese 0.322mg 0.18mg McDonald's hamburger
Selenium 26.2µg 18.2µg McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin A 55IU McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin E 0.15mg Burger King Whopper
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0.2mg McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin B1 0.247mg 0.215mg McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin B2 0.239mg 0.175mg McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin B3 4.544mg 2.873mg McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin B5 0.173mg Burger King Whopper
Vitamin B6 0.091mg Burger King Whopper
Folate 64µg 47µg McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin B12 0.83µg McDonald's hamburger
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 McDonald's hamburger
Trans Fat 0.428g 0.507g McDonald's hamburger
Saturated Fat 3.504g 4.25g McDonald's hamburger
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0g McDonald's hamburger
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g McDonald's hamburger
Monounsaturated Fat 3.768g 4.685g Burger King Whopper
Polyunsaturated fat 1.42g 3.389g Burger King Whopper
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0.002g McDonald's hamburger
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.135g 2.757g Burger King Whopper
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0g McDonald's hamburger
Omega-3 - ALA 0.134g 0.275g Burger King Whopper
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g McDonald's hamburger
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g McDonald's hamburger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
McDonald's hamburger 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
30%
McDonald's hamburger
22%
Burger King Whopper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
McDonald's hamburger
49%
Burger King Whopper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's hamburger
McDonald's hamburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McDonald's hamburger
McDonald's hamburger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.746g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McDonald's hamburger
McDonald's hamburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's hamburger
McDonald's hamburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Burger King Whopper
Burger King Whopper is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.81g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Burger King Whopper
Burger King Whopper contains less Sodium (difference - 181mg)
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.

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 hamburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170717/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.