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Fish sandwich vs. Burger King Whopper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Fish sandwich and Burger King Whopper?

  • Fish sandwich is higher in Copper, and Polyunsaturated fat, yet Burger King Whopper is higher in Iron, and Zinc.
  • Burger King Whopper's daily need coverage for Iron is 36% more.
  • Fish sandwich has 6 times more Copper than Burger King Whopper. While Fish sandwich has 0.075mg of Copper, Burger King Whopper has only 0.013mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Burger King Whopper is lower.

We used Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce and BURGER KING, WHOPPER, no cheese types in this article.

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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 18% 11% 18% 56% 25% 13% 50% 79% 34% 98%
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 +38.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +21.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +476.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +28.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +46.7%
Contains more IronIron +191.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +477.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -48%
~equal in Calcium ~39mg
~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.
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 6% 5.2% 11% 6% 53% 32% 40% 22% 16% 85% 34% 35% 16%
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 +800%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +113.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +33.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +30%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +43.4%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.215mg
~equal in Folate ~47µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 12% 27% 48% 2%
Protein: 10.29 g
Fats: 12.45 g
Carbs: 26.69 g
Water: 48.44 g
Other: 2.13 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 +43.9%
Contains more OtherOther +47.9%
Contains more WaterWater +16.5%
~equal in Protein ~10.74g
~equal in Fats ~12.84g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 24% 58%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.949 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.257 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 -54.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +84.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +80.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
34% 42% 25%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.2 g
Fructose: 1.47 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.87 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 GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +29.9%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +17.7%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~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.
Fish sandwich Burger King Whopper
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish sandwich Burger King Whopper Opinion
Calories 257kcal 233kcal Fish sandwich
Protein 10.29g 10.74g Burger King Whopper
Fats 12.45g 12.84g Burger King Whopper
Vitamin C 1.8mg 0.2mg Fish sandwich
Net carbs 25.69g 16.75g Fish sandwich
Carbs 26.69g 18.55g Fish sandwich
Cholesterol 35mg 30mg Burger King Whopper
Vitamin D 9IU Fish sandwich
Magnesium 25mg 18mg Fish sandwich
Calcium 37mg 39mg Burger King Whopper
Potassium 206mg 169mg Fish sandwich
Iron 1.5mg 4.37mg Burger King Whopper
Sugar 3.53g 4.22g Fish sandwich
Fiber 1g 1.8g Burger King Whopper
Copper 0.075mg 0.013mg Fish sandwich
Zinc 0.49mg 2.83mg Burger King Whopper
Starch 13.53g Burger King Whopper
Phosphorus 116mg 90mg Fish sandwich
Sodium 602mg 313mg Burger King Whopper
Vitamin A 87IU Fish sandwich
Vitamin A 6µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.15mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin D 0.2µg Fish sandwich
Manganese 0.264mg 0.18mg Fish sandwich
Selenium 18µg 18.2µg Burger King Whopper
Vitamin B1 0.21mg 0.215mg Burger King Whopper
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.175mg Burger King Whopper
Vitamin B3 2.15mg 2.873mg Burger King Whopper
Vitamin B5 0.37mg 0.173mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.091mg Burger King Whopper
Vitamin B12 0.68µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin K 13.6µg 19.5µg Burger King Whopper
Folate 46µg 47µg Burger King Whopper
Trans Fat 0.08g 0.507g Fish sandwich
Choline 28.9mg Fish sandwich
Saturated Fat 1.949g 4.25g Fish sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 2.595g 4.685g Burger King Whopper
Polyunsaturated fat 6.257g 3.389g Fish sandwich
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 1.47g 1.73g Burger King Whopper
Omega-3 - EPA 0.029g 0g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0.064g 0g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.489g 0.275g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.023g 0g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.002g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.561g 2.757g Fish sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fish sandwich 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
28%
Fish sandwich
21%
Burger King Whopper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Fish sandwich
49%
Burger King Whopper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.69g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.301g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Burger King Whopper
Burger King Whopper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Burger King Whopper
Burger King Whopper contains less Sodium (difference - 289mg)
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. Fish sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170296/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.