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Veggie burger vs. Burger King Whopper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are veggie burgers and Burger King Whopper different?

  • Veggie burgers are higher in vitamin B1, manganese, copper, folate, phosphorus, and vitamin B6; however, Burger King Whopper is richer in iron, zinc, and vitamin K.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for veggie burgers is 203% higher.
  • Veggie burgers contain 15 times more copper than Burger King Whopper. While veggie burgers contain 0.2mg of copper, Burger King Whopper contains only 0.013mg.
  • Veggie burgers have less saturated fat.

Veggie burgers or soyburgers, unprepared and BURGER KING, WHOPPER, no cheese are the varieties used 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 40% 41% 29% 90% 67% 34% 88% 74% 124% 123%
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 +211.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +248.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +97%
Contains more CopperCopper +1438.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +128.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +428.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +24.2%
Contains more IronIron +81.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +124.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -45%

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 15% 0.33% 4.6% 0% 663% 56% 70% 17% 70% 251% 11% 93% 11%
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 +2150%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1133%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +39.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +30.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +67.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +233%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +163.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +364.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 6% 14% 61% 3%
Protein: 15.7 g
Fats: 6.3 g
Carbs: 14.27 g
Water: 61.21 g
Other: 2.52 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 ProteinProtein +46.2%
Contains more OtherOther +75%
Contains more FatsFats +103.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +30%
~equal in Water ~56.43g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 34% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.44 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.023 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 -66.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +163.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +67.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
84% 9% 4% 2%
Starch: 5.78 g
Sucrose: 0.62 g
Glucose: 0.26 g
Fructose: 0.13 g
Lactose: 0.06 g
Maltose: 0 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 LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +134.1%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +174.2%
Contains more FructoseFructose +1230.8%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
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.
Veggie burger Burger King Whopper
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Veggie burger Burger King Whopper DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 2.651mg 0.215mg 203%
Vitamin B12 2.01µg 84%
Manganese 0.951mg 0.18mg 34%
Iron 2.41mg 4.37mg 25%
Copper 0.2mg 0.013mg 21%
Folate 124µg 47µg 19%
Phosphorus 206mg 90mg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.303mg 0.091mg 16%
Zinc 1.26mg 2.83mg 14%
Saturated fat 1.44g 4.25g 13%
Vitamin K 4.2µg 19.5µg 13%
Fiber 4.9g 1.8g 12%
Sodium 569mg 313mg 11%
Calcium 136mg 39mg 10%
Protein 15.7g 10.74g 10%
Fats 6.3g 12.84g 10%
Magnesium 56mg 18mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.023g 3.389g 9%
Selenium 22.6µg 18.2µg 8%
Cholesterol 5mg 30mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 1.778g 4.685g 7%
Vitamin B3 3.753mg 2.873mg 6%
Vitamin C 4.5mg 0.2mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.244mg 0.175mg 5%
Potassium 333mg 169mg 5%
Choline 19.4mg 4%
Calories 177kcal 233kcal 3%
Starch 5.78g 13.53g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.289mg 0.173mg 2%
Fructose 0.13g 1.73g 2%
Carbs 14.27g 18.55g 1%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.15mg 1%
Net carbs 9.37g 16.75g N/A
Sugar 1.07g 4.22g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.507g N/A
Tryptophan 0.162mg 0.07mg 0%
Threonine 0.605mg 0.374mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.78mg 0.345mg 0%
Leucine 1.399mg 0.762mg 0%
Lysine 1.004mg 0.593mg 0%
Methionine 0.291mg 0.208mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.885mg 0.461mg 0%
Valine 0.89mg 0.416mg 0%
Histidine 0.465mg 0.253mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.081g 0.275g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.757g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Veggie burger 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
97%
Veggie burger
21%
Burger King Whopper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Veggie burger
49%
Burger King Whopper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.15g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.81g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Burger King Whopper
Burger King Whopper contains less Sodium (difference - 256mg)
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. Veggie burger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174287/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.