McDonald's Quarter Pounder vs. Burger King Whopper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between McDonald's Quarter Pounder and Burger King Whopper?
- McDonald's Quarter Pounder is richer in Vitamin B2, Copper, and Vitamin B3, yet Burger King Whopper is richer in Iron, and Polyunsaturated fat.
- Burger King Whopper's daily need coverage for Iron is 25% higher.
- McDonald's Quarter Pounder has 8 times more Copper than Burger King Whopper. McDonald's Quarter Pounder has 0.107mg of Copper, while Burger King Whopper has 0.013mg.
- Burger King Whopper contains less Sodium.
We used McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER and BURGER KING, WHOPPER, no cheese types in this comparison.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +22.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +115.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +34.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +723.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +37.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +81.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -26.7% |
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 | +350% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +96.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +55% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +19.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +17.5% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
14.1 g
Fats:
11.55 g
Carbs:
22.17 g
Water:
50.37 g
Other:
1.81 g
Protein:
10.74 g
Fats:
12.84 g
Carbs:
18.55 g
Water:
56.43 g
Other:
1.44 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +31.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +19.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +25.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +11.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
4.008 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
4.202 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.283 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 | +11.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1097.5% |
~equal in
Saturated Fat
~4.25g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.22 g
Glucose:
1.91 g
Fructose:
2.2 g
Lactose:
0.07 g
Maltose:
0.73 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 | +27.2% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +672.7% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
~equal in
Maltose
~0.67g
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 244kcal | 233kcal |
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| Protein | 14.1g | 10.74g |
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| Fats | 11.55g | 12.84g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 0.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 20.57g | 16.75g |
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| Carbs | 22.17g | 18.55g |
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| Cholesterol | 39mg | 30mg |
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| Magnesium | 22mg | 18mg |
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| Calcium | 84mg | 39mg |
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| Potassium | 227mg | 169mg |
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| Iron | 2.41mg | 4.37mg |
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| Sugar | 5.13g | 4.22g |
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| Fiber | 1.6g | 1.8g |
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| Copper | 0.107mg | 0.013mg |
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| Zinc | 2.69mg | 2.83mg |
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| Starch | 13.53g |
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| Phosphorus | 124mg | 90mg |
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| Sodium | 427mg | 313mg |
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| Vitamin A | 56IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.15mg |
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| Manganese | 0.199mg | 0.18mg |
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| Selenium | 18.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.183mg | 0.215mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.344mg | 0.175mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.452mg | 2.873mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.173mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.091mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.28µg |
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| Vitamin K | 19.5µg |
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| Folate | 56µg | 47µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.724g | 0.507g |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.008g | 4.25g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.202g | 4.685g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.283g | 3.389g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.07mg |
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| Threonine | 0.374mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.345mg |
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| Leucine | 0.762mg |
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| Lysine | 0.593mg |
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| Methionine | 0.208mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.461mg |
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| Valine | 0.416mg |
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| Histidine | 0.253mg |
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| Fructose | 2.2g | 1.73g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.275g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.757g |
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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
32%
21%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McDonald's Quarter Pounder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.242g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McDonald's Quarter Pounder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's Quarter Pounder is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Burger King Whopper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Burger King Whopper is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.91g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Burger King Whopper contains less Sodium (difference - 114mg)
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.