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KFC Fried Chicken vs. McDonald's Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between KFC Fried Chicken and McDonald's Cheeseburger?

  • KFC Fried Chicken is higher in Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3, yet McDonald's Cheeseburger is higher in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B1, Zinc, and Calcium.
  • McDonald's Cheeseburger's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 23% more.
  • KFC Fried Chicken has 2 times more Cholesterol than McDonald's Cheeseburger. While KFC Fried Chicken has 82mg of Cholesterol, McDonald's Cheeseburger has only 35mg.

We used KFC, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Skin and Breading and McDONALD'S, Cheeseburger types 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.
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +80%
Contains more Potassium +22%
Contains more Manganese +29.6%
Contains more Calcium +42.7%
Contains more Iron +167%
Contains less Sodium -39.9%
Contains more Zinc +119.5%
Contains more Copper +18.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 33% 18% 108% 22% 136% 24% 28% 39% 94%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 51% 89% 15% 60% 18% 82% 53% 33% 30% 0%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +80%
Contains more Potassium +22%
Contains more Manganese +29.6%
Contains more Calcium +42.7%
Contains more Iron +167%
Contains less Sodium -39.9%
Contains more Zinc +119.5%
Contains more Copper +18.3%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B3 +34.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +268.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +178.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +32%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +168.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 24% 0% 0% 20% 46% 102% 53% 33% 0% 40% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 15% 0% 0% 2% 56% 60% 76% 0% 0% 45% 108% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +268.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +178.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +32%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +168.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +137.6%
Contains more Other +44.4%
Contains more Carbs +48%
Contains more Water +26.7%
Equal in Protein - 12.97
14% 28% 19% 36% 4%
Protein: 14.17 g
Fats: 28.01 g
Carbs: 18.79 g
Water: 35.52 g
Other: 3.51 g
13% 12% 28% 45% 2%
Protein: 12.97 g
Fats: 11.79 g
Carbs: 27.81 g
Water: 45 g
Other: 2.43 g
Contains more Fats +137.6%
Contains more Other +44.4%
Contains more Carbs +48%
Contains more Water +26.7%
Equal in Protein - 12.97

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +297.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1414.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.1%
24% 55% 21%
Saturated Fat: 6.343 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.448 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.375 g
53% 43% 4%
Saturated Fat: 4.435 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.631 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.355 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +297.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1414.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
100%
Starch: 16.72 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
4% 32% 42% 9% 14%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.24 g
Glucose: 2.01 g
Fructose: 2.59 g
Lactose: 0.54 g
Maltose: 0.84 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
KFC Fried Chicken McDonald's Cheeseburger
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient KFC Fried Chicken McDonald's Cheeseburger Opinion
Net carbs 18.79g 26.71g McDonald's Cheeseburger
Protein 14.17g 12.97g KFC Fried Chicken
Fats 28.01g 11.79g KFC Fried Chicken
Carbs 18.79g 27.81g McDonald's Cheeseburger
Calories 384kcal 263kcal KFC Fried Chicken
Starch 16.72g KFC Fried Chicken
Fructose 0g 2.59g McDonald's Cheeseburger
Sugar 0g 6.22g KFC Fried Chicken
Fiber 0g 1.1g McDonald's Cheeseburger
Calcium 117mg 167mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Iron 0.88mg 2.35mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Magnesium 25mg 20mg KFC Fried Chicken
Phosphorus 252mg 140mg KFC Fried Chicken
Potassium 244mg 200mg KFC Fried Chicken
Sodium 1042mg 626mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Zinc 0.87mg 1.91mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Copper 0.082mg 0.097mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Manganese 0.298mg 0.23mg KFC Fried Chicken
Selenium 17.2µg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin A 66IU 243IU McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin A RAE 20µg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin E 1.2mg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin C 0.6mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.223mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 0.26mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin B3 5.42mg 4.026mg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin B5 0.88mg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin B6 0.14mg KFC Fried Chicken
Folate 59µg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin B12 0.32µg 0.86µg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Tryptophan 0.108mg KFC Fried Chicken
Threonine 0.467mg KFC Fried Chicken
Isoleucine 0.416mg KFC Fried Chicken
Leucine 0.864mg KFC Fried Chicken
Lysine 0.615mg KFC Fried Chicken
Methionine 0.205mg KFC Fried Chicken
Phenylalanine 0.542mg KFC Fried Chicken
Valine 0.516mg KFC Fried Chicken
Histidine 0.337mg KFC Fried Chicken
Cholesterol 82mg 35mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Trans Fat 0.214g 0.647g KFC Fried Chicken
Saturated Fat 6.343g 4.435g McDonald's Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g KFC Fried Chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 14.448g 3.631g KFC Fried Chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 5.375g 0.355g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.023g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.343g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.045g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.764g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g KFC Fried Chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
KFC Fried Chicken McDonald's Cheeseburger
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
27%
KFC Fried Chicken
30%
McDonald's Cheeseburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
KFC Fried Chicken
43%
McDonald's Cheeseburger

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Cheeseburger
McDonald's Cheeseburger contains less Sodium (difference - 416mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's Cheeseburger
McDonald's Cheeseburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McDonald's Cheeseburger
McDonald's Cheeseburger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.908g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
KFC Fried Chicken
KFC Fried Chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.22g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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.

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. KFC Fried Chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170738/nutrients
  2. McDonald's Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170320/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.