Fast foods vs BURGER KING
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
BURGER KING, Cheeseburger is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Fast foods 226
BURGER KING 286
Protein (g)
Fast foods 11.3
BURGER KING 14.6
Carbs (g)
Fast foods 17.3
BURGER KING 23.7
Fat (g)
Fast foods 12.4
BURGER KING 14.8
Fiber (g)
Fast foods 1.50
BURGER KING 1.00
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
BURGER KING, Cheeseburger — 14.6g vs 11.3g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Fast foods, hamburger; single, large patty; with condiments, vegetables and mayonnaise — 226 vs 286 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
BURGER KING, Cheeseburger scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.
Full Nutrition Comparison
All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher
| Nutrient | Fast foods | BURGER KING | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 226 kcal | 286 kcal | -21% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 57.5 g | 44.6 g | +29% |
| Protein | 11.3 g | 14.6 g | -22% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 12.4 g | 14.8 g | -16% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 17.3 g | 23.7 g | -27% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 1.50 g | 1.00 g | +50% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 3.97 g | 6.84 g | -42% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 4.67 g | 5.70 g | -18% |
| Cholesterol | 33.0 mg | 45.0 mg | -27% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.900 mg | 0.200 mg | +350% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.211 mg | 0.303 mg | -30% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.213 mg | 0.240 mg | -11% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 3.14 mg | 3.40 mg | -8% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.254 mg | 0.230 mg | +10% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.103 mg | 0.090 mg | +14% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 64.0 ug | — | |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 33.0 ug | — | |
| Choline, total | 32.9 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 1.21 ug | — | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 9.00 ug | — | |
| Carotene, beta | 103 ug | — | |
| Carotene, alpha | 15.0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.150 mg | 0.100 mg | +50% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.100 ug | — | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 46.0 mg | 93.0 mg | -51% |
| Iron, Fe | 2.99 mg | 2.50 mg | +20% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 18.0 mg | 24.0 mg | -25% |
| Phosphorus, P | 97.0 mg | 143 mg | -32% |
| Potassium, K | 188 mg | 178 mg | +6% |
| Sodium, Na | 342 mg | 602 mg | -43% |
| Zinc, Zn | 2.46 mg | 2.40 mg | +2% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.081 mg | 0.110 mg | -26% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.183 mg | 0.290 mg | -37% |
| Selenium, Se | 18.2 ug | 24.4 ug | -25% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 946 kj | 1198 kj | -21% |
| Ash | 1.45 g | 2.32 g | -37% |
| Total Sugars | 4.00 g | 4.49 g | -11% |
| Sucrose | 0.650 g | 1.69 g | -62% |
| Glucose | 0.830 g | 0 g | |
| Fructose | 1.59 g | 1.85 g | -14% |
| Lactose | 0.020 g | 0.070 g | -71% |
| Maltose | 0.450 g | 0.730 g | -38% |
| Galactose | 0.060 g | 0.150 g | -60% |
| Starch | 12.5 g | 18.6 g | -33% |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 31.0 ug | — | |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 87.0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | — | |
| Retinol | 0 ug | — | |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 2.00 ug | — | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 186 IU | — | |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 1068 ug | — | |
| Lycopene | 45.0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Beta-Tocopherol (β-Tocopherol) | 1.95 mg | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocopherol (γ-Tocopherol) | 0.450 mg | 0.480 mg | -6% |
| Vitamin E — Delta-Tocopherol (δ-Tocopherol) | 0.390 mg | 0.140 mg | +179% |
| Vitamin E — Beta-Tocotrienol (β-Tocotrienol) | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocotrienol (γ-Tocotrienol) | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamin E — Delta-Tocotrienol (δ-Tocotrienol) | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 3.00 IU | — | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 14.3 ug | 5.70 ug | +151% |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone — K1 reduced form) | 0.200 ug | 0.700 ug | -71% |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0.002 g | 0.079 g | -97% |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0.002 g | 0.049 g | -96% |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0.003 g | 0.043 g | -93% |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0.003 g | 0.075 g | -96% |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.019 g | 0.105 g | -82% |
| SFA 13:0 (Tridecanoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.247 g | 0.684 g | -64% |
| SFA 15:0 (Pentadecanoic acid) | 0.040 g | 0.081 g | -51% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 2.27 g | 3.58 g | -37% |
| SFA 17:0 (Margaric acid) | 0.104 g | 0.139 g | -25% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 1.25 g | 1.96 g | -36% |
| SFA 20:0 (Arachidic acid) | 0.014 g | 0.028 g | -50% |
| SFA 22:0 (Behenic acid) | 0.005 g | 0.010 g | -50% |
| SFA 24:0 (Lignoceric acid) | 0.008 g | 0.010 g | -20% |
| MUFA 14:1 (Myristoleic acid) | 0.074 g | 0.088 g | -16% |
| MUFA 15:1 (Pentadecenoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.328 g | 0.459 g | -29% |
| MUFA 16:1 c (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid — cis) | 0.303 g | — | |
| MUFA 17:1 (Heptadecenoic acid) | 0.035 g | 0.083 g | -58% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 4.20 g | 5.05 g | -17% |
| MUFA 18:1 c (Omega-9, Oleic acid — cis) | 3.79 g | — | |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.026 g | 0.024 g | +8% |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0.005 g | 0 g | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 3.14 g | 1.52 g | +107% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 2.83 g | 1.36 g | +108% |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 (Omega-6, LA — Linoleic acid) | 2.76 g | 1.26 g | +119% |
| PUFA 18:2 i | 0.071 g | 0.104 g | -32% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.275 g | 0.123 g | +124% |
| PUFA 18:3 n-3 (Omega-3, ALA — Alpha-linolenic acid) | 0.275 g | 0.123 g | +124% |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 (Omega-6, GLA — Gamma-linolenic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0.025 g | 0 g | |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 (Omega-6, Eicosadienoic acid) | 0.001 g | 0.005 g | -80% |
| PUFA 20:3 (DGLA family — Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.002 g | 0.011 g | -82% |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.013 g | 0.020 g | -35% |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| TFA 16:1 t | 0.025 g | — | |
| TFA 18:1 t | 0.411 g | — | |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.100 g | 0.080 g | +25% |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.415 g | 0.500 g | -17% |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.400 g | 0.560 g | -29% |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.797 g | 1.09 g | -27% |
| Lysine (EAA) | — | 0.940 g | |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.224 g | 0.300 g | -25% |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.120 g | 0.200 g | -40% |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.464 g | 0.660 g | -30% |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.262 g | 0.430 g | -39% |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.468 g | 0.650 g | -28% |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 0.621 g | 0.770 g | -19% |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.277 g | 0.370 g | -25% |
| Alanine | 0.601 g | 0.620 g | -3% |
| Aspartic acid | 0.872 g | 0.970 g | -10% |
| Glutamic acid | 2.25 g | 3.12 g | -28% |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 0.784 g | 0.890 g | -12% |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 0.887 g | 1.17 g | -24% |
| Serine | 0.478 g | 0.600 g | -20% |
| Hydroxyproline | — | 0.160 g | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | — | |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — | |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — | |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA SR Legacy and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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Dig deeper — biggest differences
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid +350% in Fast foods, hamburger; single, large patty; with condiments, vegetables and mayonnaise Calcium, Ca -51% in Fast foods, hamburger; single, large patty; with condiments, vegetables and mayonnaise Fiber, total dietary +50% in Fast foods, hamburger; single, large patty; with condiments, vegetables and mayonnaise Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) +50% in Fast foods, hamburger; single, large patty; with condiments, vegetables and mayonnaise
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