McDonald's Big Mac Vs. Burger King's Whopper: We Found Out What Burger Is Better According To Presentation, Value, And Taste (2024)

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What's better, the Big Mac or the Whopper? ›

The Verdict

The Big Mac was at a major disadvantage in this taste test because of the overpowering amount of special sauce. But even if there was less sauce on my Big Mac, it still wouldn't have won. McDonald's dry, small patties are simply no match for the flavorful and juicy grilled patties that Burger King uses.

Burger King Big King has two flame-broiled beef patties and tangy King Sauce; the Whopper has one huge patty and a traditional burger flavor.

This Whopper-sized burger is a meat lover's dream, complete with two quarter-pound patties and plenty of crispy bacon. Two slices of melted American cheese, ketchup, and mayonnaise add some zest and flavor. There are no veggies to distract from the meat—not even pickles.

McDonald's menu provides healthier options and serves better coffee and soft drinks than Burger King's. Though both brands are serving various common products on their menu, there are significant differences in their tastes.

The Whopper was created in 1957 by Burger King co-founder James McLamore and originally sold for 37 US cents (equivalent to US$4.01 in 2023). McLamore created the burger after he noticed that a rival restaurant in Gainesville, Florida was succeeding by selling a larger burger.

McDonald's tends to be more popular globally in terms of annual customer transactions. The McDonald's Corporation serves about 69 million customers daily in over 100 countries, while Burger King serves about 11 million customers worldwide each day.

The Big N' Tasty is a hamburger sold by the international fast food chain McDonald's. It is designed to compete with the Whopper sandwich.

Burger King actually started selling the Whopper in 1957, 11 years before McDonalds's introduced the Big Mac in 1968.

It predates the Big Mac

While McDonald's and Burger King have both been around since the 1950s, Mickey D's didn't introduce the Big Mac until 1968. The Whopper, meanwhile, debuted in 1957, when co-founder Jim McLamore noticed that a rival burger joint was having success with an extra-large burger.

Whoppers — and all Burger King burgers, for that matter — stand out compared to other chains given the fact that they're flame-grilled, giving their burgers a distinct smoky flavor.

Why do people choose Burger King? ›

Best-In-Class Quality

Our restaurants drive product excellence through top-tier food and beverage quality. Guests know they can rely on BK for innovative products with consistently great taste and excellent value.

For example, McDonald's is known for its Big Mac, Quarter Pounder, and McNuggets, while Burger King is known for its Whopper and Chicken Fries. Slogan: McDonald's has the famous slogan "I'm Lovin' It", while Burger King uses the tagline "Have It Your Way", whic.

McDonald's: $37 billion in system-wide U.S. sales. Starbucks: $13 billion in system-wide U.S. sales. Subway: $10.8 billion in system-wide U.S. sales. Burger King: $10 billion in system-wide U.S. sales.

McDonald's is one of the largest and most well-known fast-food chains in the world. Privately-owned Burger King is McDonald's closest competitor. Yum Brands operates Taco Bell, KFC, and Pizza Hut. Subway is the largest restaurant chain in the world in terms of size, but sales have been sliding since 2012.

That being said, yes you are getting a LITTLE more bang for your buck with the Whopper. The BK patty doesn't even come close to adding up to the size of the two patties on the McDonald's Big Mac.

Burger King actually started selling the Whopper in 1957, 11 years before McDonalds's introduced the Big Mac in 1968.

The sandwich, even without the patty, is high in sodium (waaaay too high) high in fat, and low in nutrients. The meat and cheese do provide protein, but that is the only upside. And of course, how can you eat them without a side of fries, which, as delicious as they are, is another nutrition nightmare.