Taco vs. Burger King Whopper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between taco and Burger King Whopper
- Taco has more phosphorus, fiber, and copper; however, Burger King Whopper has more iron, selenium, vitamin B1, zinc, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and folate.
- Daily need coverage for iron for Burger King Whopper is 40% higher.
- Burger King Whopper has 6 times less copper than taco. Taco has 0.077mg of copper, while Burger King Whopper has 0.013mg.
- Burger King Whopper has a higher glycemic index than taco.
Food types used in this article are Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +77.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +128.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +23.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +492.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +97.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +38.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +267.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +61.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -21.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +97.8% |
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 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +330% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +191.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +74.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +27.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +147.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
8.86 g
Fats:
12.7 g
Carbs:
19.85 g
Water:
57.02 g
Other:
1.57 g
Protein:
10.74 g
Fats:
12.84 g
Carbs:
18.55 g
Water:
56.43 g
Other:
1.44 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +21.2% |
~equal in
Fats
~12.84g
~equal in
Carbs
~18.55g
~equal in
Water
~56.43g
~equal in
Other
~1.44g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.384 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.042 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.25 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.685 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.389 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +11.4% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~4.25g
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~4.685g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
14.78 g
Sucrose:
0.4 g
Glucose:
0.2 g
Fructose:
0.3 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 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 SucroseSucrose | +325% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +476.7% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
~equal in
Starch
~13.53g
~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.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 1.19mg | 4.37mg | 40% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.93µg | 39% | |
| Selenium | 9.2µg | 18.2µg | 16% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.215mg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 178mg | 90mg | 13% |
| Zinc | 1.75mg | 2.83mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.175mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.65mg | 2.873mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 1.8g | 8% |
| Folate | 19µg | 47µg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.077mg | 0.013mg | 7% |
| Choline | 32mg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 89mg | 39mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 397mg | 313mg | 4% |
| Protein | 8.86g | 10.74g | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 15.3µg | 19.5µg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.6mg | 0.15mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.249mg | 0.18mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.173mg | 3% | |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 18mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 20µg | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.042g | 3.389g | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.3g | 1.73g | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.411g | 4.685g | 1% |
| Starch | 14.78g | 13.53g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 4.384g | 4.25g | 1% |
| Potassium | 209mg | 169mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 28mg | 30mg | 1% |
| Calories | 226kcal | 233kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 12.7g | 12.84g | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Carbs | 19.85g | 18.55g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 15.95g | 16.75g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.9g | 4.22g | N/A |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.091mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.467g | 0.507g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.07mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.374mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.345mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.762mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.593mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.208mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.461mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.416mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.253mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.166g | 0.275g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.708g | 2.757g | N/A |
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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
22%
21%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.32g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Burger King Whopper contains less Sodium (difference - 84mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Burger King Whopper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.134g)
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.