Fast foods vs BURGER KING
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Calories (kcal)
Protein (g)
Carbs (g)
Fat (g)
Fiber (g)
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; double decker bun with condiments and special sauce — 12.2g vs 10.4g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; double decker bun with condiments and special sauce — 259 vs 283 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; double decker bun with condiments and special sauce 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 | 259 kcal | 283 kcal | -8% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 50.3 g | 46.4 g | +8% |
| Protein | 12.2 g | 10.4 g | +18% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 13.3 g | 15.8 g | -16% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 22.7 g | 24.8 g | -8% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 1.40 g | 0.700 g | +100% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 4.24 g | 4.77 g | -11% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 4.78 g | 6.67 g | -28% |
| Cholesterol | 32.0 mg | 139 mg | -77% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.300 mg | 0 mg | |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.231 mg | 0.243 mg | -5% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.227 mg | 0.426 mg | -47% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 3.94 mg | 2.05 mg | +92% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.463 mg | 0.828 mg | -44% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.076 mg | 0.117 mg | -35% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 22.0 ug | — | |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 17.0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 1.23 ug | 0.530 ug | +132% |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.090 mg | 1.11 mg | -92% |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 103 mg | 231 mg | -55% |
| Iron, Fe | 2.07 mg | 1.90 mg | +9% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 24.0 mg | 17.0 mg | +41% |
| Phosphorus, P | 112 mg | 249 mg | -55% |
| Potassium, K | 194 mg | 168 mg | +15% |
| Sodium, Na | 386 mg | 650 mg | -41% |
| Zinc, Zn | 2.38 mg | 1.04 mg | +129% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.101 mg | 0.074 mg | +36% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.235 mg | 0.227 mg | +4% |
| Selenium, Se | 25.3 ug | 22.2 ug | +14% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 1084 kj | 1182 kj | -8% |
| Ash | 1.54 g | 2.68 g | -43% |
| Total Sugars | — | 4.03 g | |
| Sucrose | 0.150 g | 0 g | |
| Glucose | 1.26 g | 0.640 g | +97% |
| Fructose | 1.43 g | 0.890 g | +61% |
| Lactose | 0.150 g | 1.71 g | -91% |
| Maltose | 0.390 g | 0.800 g | -51% |
| Galactose | — | 0 g | |
| Starch | 16.1 g | 17.6 g | -8% |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 5.00 ug | — | |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 34.0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E — Beta-Tocopherol (β-Tocopherol) | 0 mg | 0.060 mg | -100% |
| Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocopherol (γ-Tocopherol) | 1.60 mg | 4.74 mg | -66% |
| Vitamin E — Delta-Tocopherol (δ-Tocopherol) | 0.830 mg | 1.83 mg | -55% |
| Vitamin E — Alpha-Tocotrienol (α-Tocotrienol) | — | 0 mg | |
| 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 K1 — Phylloquinone | 23.4 ug | 9.50 ug | +146% |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone — K1 reduced form) | 0 ug | 8.00 ug | -100% |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0 g | 0.175 g | -100% |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0 g | 0.150 g | -100% |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0 g | 0.097 g | -100% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.240 g | 0.347 g | -31% |
| SFA 15:0 (Pentadecanoic acid) | 0.040 g | 0.038 g | +5% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 2.49 g | 2.72 g | -9% |
| SFA 17:0 (Margaric acid) | 0.090 g | 0.033 g | +173% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 1.32 g | 1.15 g | +15% |
| SFA 20:0 (Arachidic acid) | 0.030 g | 0.029 g | +3% |
| SFA 22:0 (Behenic acid) | 0.030 g | 0.025 g | +20% |
| SFA 24:0 (Lignoceric acid) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 14:1 (Myristoleic acid) | 0.060 g | 0.028 g | +114% |
| MUFA 15:1 (Pentadecenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | — | 0.162 g | |
| MUFA 17:1 (Heptadecenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 4.65 g | 6.44 g | -28% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.050 g | 0.034 g | +47% |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0.020 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 4.10 g | 2.93 g | +40% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 3.56 g | 2.60 g | +37% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.480 g | 0.269 g | +78% |
| PUFA 18:3 n-3 (Omega-3, ALA — Alpha-linolenic acid) | — | 0.269 g | |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 (Omega-6, GLA — Gamma-linolenic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0.040 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 (Omega-6, Eicosadienoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:3 (DGLA family — Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.020 g | 0.060 g | -67% |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.110 g | 0.100 g | +10% |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.390 g | 0.360 g | +8% |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.430 g | 0.486 g | -12% |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.770 g | 0.865 g | -11% |
| Lysine (EAA) | 0.640 g | 0.548 g | +17% |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.210 g | 0.231 g | -9% |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.150 g | 0.197 g | -24% |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.440 g | 0.528 g | -17% |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.220 g | 0.394 g | -44% |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.500 g | 0.606 g | -17% |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 0.590 g | 0.484 g | +22% |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.280 g | 0.263 g | +6% |
| Alanine | 0.640 g | 0.451 g | +42% |
| Aspartic acid | 0.740 g | 0.771 g | -4% |
| Glutamic acid | 2.40 g | 2.57 g | -6% |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 0.750 g | 0.336 g | +123% |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 0.810 g | 0.883 g | -8% |
| Serine | 0.420 g | 0.648 g | -35% |
* 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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