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McFlurry vs. Burger King Whopper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between McFlurry and Burger King Whopper

  • McFlurry has more Vitamin B5, and Calcium, however, Burger King Whopper is richer in Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Folate, Fiber, and Manganese.
  • Burger King Whopper covers your daily Iron needs 51% more than McFlurry.
  • Burger King Whopper has 4 times less Vitamin B5 than McFlurry. McFlurry has 0.73mg of Vitamin B5, while Burger King Whopper has 0.173mg.
  • McFlurry contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are McDONALD'S, McFLURRY with M&M'S CANDIES 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 12% 41% 18% 10% 15% 15% 50% 7% 6% 0%
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 CalciumCalcium +246.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +23.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +238.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +28.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.7%
Contains more IronIron +1518.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +424.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +291.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~18mg

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 0% 19% 1.6% 0% 13% 56% 2.6% 44% 12% 75% 0% 2.3% 0%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +38.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +322%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +321.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1966.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +71.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +1466.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 6% 27% 62%
Protein: 4.02 g
Fats: 6.46 g
Carbs: 26.82 g
Water: 61.74 g
Other: 0.96 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 CarbsCarbs +44.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +167.2%
Contains more FatsFats +98.8%
Contains more OtherOther +50%
~equal in Water ~56.43g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.402 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.282 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 -20%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +180.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1101.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
69% 3% 26%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 16.9 g
Glucose: 0.75 g
Fructose: 0.21 g
Lactose: 6.23 g
Maltose: 0.28 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 SucroseSucrose +894.1%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +723.8%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +139.3%
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.
McFlurry Burger King Whopper
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McFlurry Burger King Whopper Opinion
Calories 177kcal 233kcal Burger King Whopper
Protein 4.02g 10.74g Burger King Whopper
Fats 6.46g 12.84g Burger King Whopper
Vitamin C 0.2mg Burger King Whopper
Net carbs 26.62g 16.75g McFlurry
Carbs 26.82g 18.55g McFlurry
Cholesterol 16mg 30mg McFlurry
Magnesium 17mg 18mg Burger King Whopper
Calcium 135mg 39mg McFlurry
Potassium 208mg 169mg McFlurry
Iron 0.27mg 4.37mg Burger King Whopper
Sugar 24.37g 4.22g Burger King Whopper
Fiber 0.2g 1.8g Burger King Whopper
Copper 0.044mg 0.013mg McFlurry
Zinc 0.54mg 2.83mg Burger King Whopper
Starch 13.53g Burger King Whopper
Phosphorus 116mg 90mg McFlurry
Sodium 54mg 313mg McFlurry
Vitamin A 312IU McFlurry
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.15mg Burger King Whopper
Manganese 0.046mg 0.18mg Burger King Whopper
Selenium 18.2µg Burger King Whopper
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.215mg Burger King Whopper
Vitamin B2 0.243mg 0.175mg McFlurry
Vitamin B3 0.139mg 2.873mg Burger King Whopper
Vitamin B5 0.73mg 0.173mg McFlurry
Vitamin B6 0.053mg 0.091mg Burger King Whopper
Vitamin B12 0.6µg McFlurry
Vitamin K 19.5µg Burger King Whopper
Folate 3µg 47µg Burger King Whopper
Trans Fat 0.281g 0.507g McFlurry
Saturated Fat 3.402g 4.25g McFlurry
Monounsaturated Fat 1.67g 4.685g Burger King Whopper
Polyunsaturated fat 0.282g 3.389g 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
Fructose 0.21g 1.73g Burger King Whopper
Omega-3 - ALA 0.275g Burger King Whopper
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.002g Burger King Whopper
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.757g Burger King Whopper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
McFlurry 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
17%
McFlurry
21%
Burger King Whopper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
McFlurry
49%
Burger King Whopper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McFlurry
McFlurry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McFlurry
McFlurry contains less Sodium (difference - 259mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McFlurry
McFlurry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.848g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McFlurry
McFlurry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Burger King Whopper
Burger King Whopper is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.15g)
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. McFlurry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173303/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.

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