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KFC Fried Chicken vs. Veggie burger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between KFC Fried Chicken and Veggie burger

  • KFC Fried Chicken contains less Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, Manganese, Fiber, Iron, Copper, and Vitamin B6 than Veggie burger.
  • Veggie burger's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 214% higher.
  • Veggie burger contains 16 times less Cholesterol than KFC Fried Chicken. KFC Fried Chicken contains 82mg of Cholesterol, while Veggie burger contains 5mg.

The food types used in this comparison are KFC, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Skin and Breading and Veggie burgers or soyburgers, unprepared.

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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 Phosphorus +22.3%
Contains more Calcium +16.2%
Contains more Iron +173.9%
Contains more Magnesium +124%
Contains more Potassium +36.5%
Contains less Sodium -45.4%
Contains more Zinc +44.8%
Contains more Copper +143.9%
Contains more Manganese +219.1%
Contains more Selenium +31.4%
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 41% 91% 40% 89% 30% 75% 35% 67% 125% 124%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.3%
Contains more Calcium +16.2%
Contains more Iron +173.9%
Contains more Magnesium +124%
Contains more Potassium +36.5%
Contains less Sodium -45.4%
Contains more Zinc +44.8%
Contains more Copper +143.9%
Contains more Manganese +219.1%
Contains more Selenium +31.4%

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 A +312.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +421.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +204.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3213.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +116.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +528.1%
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 1% 5% 0% 15% 663% 57% 71% 18% 70% 93% 252% 11%
Contains more Vitamin A +312.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +421.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +204.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3213.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +116.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +528.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +344.6%
Contains more Carbs +31.7%
Contains more Other +39.3%
Contains more Protein +10.8%
Contains more Water +72.3%
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
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
Contains more Fats +344.6%
Contains more Carbs +31.7%
Contains more Other +39.3%
Contains more Protein +10.8%
Contains more Water +72.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +712.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +165.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.3%
24% 55% 21%
Saturated Fat: 6.343 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.448 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.375 g
27% 34% 39%
Saturated Fat: 1.44 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.023 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +712.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +165.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +189.3%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
100%
Starch: 16.72 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
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
Contains more Starch +189.3%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%

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 Veggie burger
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient KFC Fried Chicken Veggie burger Opinion
Net carbs 18.79g 9.37g KFC Fried Chicken
Protein 14.17g 15.7g Veggie burger
Fats 28.01g 6.3g KFC Fried Chicken
Carbs 18.79g 14.27g KFC Fried Chicken
Calories 384kcal 177kcal KFC Fried Chicken
Starch 16.72g 5.78g KFC Fried Chicken
Fructose 0g 0.13g Veggie burger
Sugar 0g 1.07g KFC Fried Chicken
Fiber 0g 4.9g Veggie burger
Calcium 117mg 136mg Veggie burger
Iron 0.88mg 2.41mg Veggie burger
Magnesium 25mg 56mg Veggie burger
Phosphorus 252mg 206mg KFC Fried Chicken
Potassium 244mg 333mg Veggie burger
Sodium 1042mg 569mg Veggie burger
Zinc 0.87mg 1.26mg Veggie burger
Copper 0.082mg 0.2mg Veggie burger
Manganese 0.298mg 0.951mg Veggie burger
Selenium 17.2µg 22.6µg Veggie burger
Vitamin A 66IU 16IU KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin A RAE 20µg 1µg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin E 1.2mg 0.23mg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin C 4.5mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 2.651mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 0.244mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B3 5.42mg 3.753mg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin B5 0.88mg 0.289mg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin B6 0.14mg 0.303mg Veggie burger
Folate 124µg Veggie burger
Vitamin B12 0.32µg 2.01µg Veggie burger
Vitamin K 4.2µg Veggie burger
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.162mg Veggie burger
Threonine 0.467mg 0.605mg Veggie burger
Isoleucine 0.416mg 0.78mg Veggie burger
Leucine 0.864mg 1.399mg Veggie burger
Lysine 0.615mg 1.004mg Veggie burger
Methionine 0.205mg 0.291mg Veggie burger
Phenylalanine 0.542mg 0.885mg Veggie burger
Valine 0.516mg 0.89mg Veggie burger
Histidine 0.337mg 0.465mg Veggie burger
Cholesterol 82mg 5mg Veggie burger
Trans Fat 0.214g Veggie burger
Saturated Fat 6.343g 1.44g Veggie burger
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g KFC Fried Chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 14.448g 1.778g KFC Fried Chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 5.375g 2.023g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.023g 0g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.343g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.045g 0g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.764g 0.081g 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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KFC Fried Chicken Veggie burger
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
27%
KFC Fried Chicken
104%
Veggie burger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
KFC Fried Chicken
71%
Veggie burger

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger contains less Sodium (difference - 473mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 77mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.903g)
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 is lower in Sugar?
KFC Fried Chicken
KFC Fried Chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.07g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
KFC Fried Chicken
KFC Fried Chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
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. KFC Fried Chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170738/nutrients
  2. Veggie burger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174287/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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