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

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Differences between Pizza and Burger King Whopper

  • Pizza has more Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B1, Folate, Copper, and Manganese, while Burger King Whopper has more Iron, Zinc, and Vitamin K.
  • Burger King Whopper's daily need coverage for Iron is 24% higher.
  • Burger King Whopper contains 8 times less Copper than Pizza. Pizza contains 0.105mg of Copper, while Burger King Whopper contains 0.013mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Burger King Whopper is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust 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.
Pizza
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 56% 15% 93% 35% 37% 93% 78% 47% 109%
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 +33.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +382.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +707.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +140%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +100%
Contains more IronIron +76.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +111.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -47.7%
~equal in Potassium ~169mg
~equal in Selenium ~18.2µg

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.
Pizza
9
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 4.7% 21% 17% 0% 98% 45% 72% 0% 18% 53% 17% 70% 8.9%
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 +600%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +453.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +81.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +11.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +33.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +97.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +13.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +191%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pizza
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11% 10% 33% 43% 2%
Protein: 11.39 g
Fats: 9.69 g
Carbs: 33.33 g
Water: 43.17 g
Other: 2.42 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 +79.7%
Contains more OtherOther +68.1%
Contains more FatsFats +32.5%
Contains more WaterWater +30.7%
~equal in Protein ~10.74g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pizza
0
51% 30% 19%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.465 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.681 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +79.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +101.6%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~4.25g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pizza
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88% 3% 3% 3%
Starch: 26.95 g
Sucrose: 0.2 g
Glucose: 0.78 g
Fructose: 1 g
Lactose: 0.42 g
Maltose: 1.05 g
Galactose: 0.13 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 +99.2%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +56.7%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +18.2%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +750%
Contains more FructoseFructose +73%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pizza Burger King Whopper
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pizza Burger King Whopper Opinion
Calories 266kcal 233kcal Pizza
Protein 11.39g 10.74g Pizza
Fats 9.69g 12.84g Burger King Whopper
Vitamin C 1.4mg 0.2mg Pizza
Net carbs 31.03g 16.75g Pizza
Carbs 33.33g 18.55g Pizza
Cholesterol 17mg 30mg Pizza
Magnesium 24mg 18mg Pizza
Calcium 188mg 39mg Pizza
Potassium 172mg 169mg Pizza
Iron 2.48mg 4.37mg Burger King Whopper
Sugar 3.58g 4.22g Pizza
Fiber 2.3g 1.8g Pizza
Copper 0.105mg 0.013mg Pizza
Zinc 1.34mg 2.83mg Burger King Whopper
Starch 26.95g 13.53g Pizza
Phosphorus 216mg 90mg Pizza
Sodium 598mg 313mg Burger King Whopper
Vitamin A 358IU Pizza
Vitamin A 69µg Pizza
Vitamin E 0.83mg 0.15mg Pizza
Manganese 0.36mg 0.18mg Pizza
Selenium 19.9µg 18.2µg Pizza
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.215mg Pizza
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.175mg Pizza
Vitamin B3 3.825mg 2.873mg Pizza
Vitamin B5 0.173mg Burger King Whopper
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.091mg Burger King Whopper
Vitamin B12 0.42µg Pizza
Vitamin K 6.7µg 19.5µg Burger King Whopper
Folate 93µg 47µg Pizza
Trans Fat 0.241g 0.507g Pizza
Choline 16.4mg Pizza
Saturated Fat 4.465g 4.25g Burger King Whopper
Monounsaturated Fat 2.608g 4.685g Burger King Whopper
Polyunsaturated fat 1.681g 3.389g Burger King Whopper
Tryptophan 0.07mg Burger King Whopper
Threonine 0.41mg 0.374mg Pizza
Isoleucine 0.564mg 0.345mg Pizza
Leucine 1.139mg 0.762mg Pizza
Lysine 0.77mg 0.593mg Pizza
Methionine 0.264mg 0.208mg Pizza
Phenylalanine 0.664mg 0.461mg Pizza
Valine 0.72mg 0.416mg Pizza
Histidine 0.355mg 0.253mg Pizza
Fructose 1g 1.73g Burger King Whopper
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Pizza
Omega-3 - ALA 0.175g 0.275g Burger King Whopper
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0g Pizza
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g 0g Pizza
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Pizza
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0.002g Pizza
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.367g 2.757g Burger King Whopper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pizza 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
33%
Pizza
21%
Burger King Whopper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Pizza
49%
Burger King Whopper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.64g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Burger King Whopper
Burger King Whopper contains less Sodium (difference - 285mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Burger King Whopper
Burger King Whopper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.215g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Pizza - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173292/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.