KFC Fried Chicken vs. Wendy's hamburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between KFC Fried Chicken and Wendy's hamburger
- KFC Fried Chicken has more Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B5, however, Wendy's hamburger is higher in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B1, and Zinc.
- Wendy's hamburger covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 47% more than KFC Fried Chicken.
- KFC Fried Chicken has 3 times more Sodium than Wendy's hamburger. While KFC Fried Chicken has 1042mg of Sodium, Wendy's hamburger has only 395mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison KFC, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Skin and Breading and WENDY'S, CLASSIC SINGLE Hamburger, no cheese.
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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.
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Calcium
+244.1%
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Magnesium
+38.9%
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Phosphorus
+144.7%
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Potassium
+25.1%
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Manganese
+59.4%
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Iron
+210.2%
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Sodium
-62.1%
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Zinc
+183.9%
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Copper
+69.5%
Equal in Selenium - 18.2
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Calcium
+244.1%
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Magnesium
+38.9%
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Phosphorus
+144.7%
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Potassium
+25.1%
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Manganese
+59.4%
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Iron
+210.2%
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Sodium
-62.1%
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Zinc
+183.9%
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Copper
+69.5%
Equal in Selenium - 18.2
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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Vitamin B3
+68.1%
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Vitamin B5
+161.9%
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Vitamin B6
+22.8%
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Vitamin B1
+243.8%
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Vitamin B12
+353.1%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.205
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Vitamin B3
+68.1%
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Vitamin B5
+161.9%
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Vitamin B6
+22.8%
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Vitamin B1
+243.8%
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Vitamin B12
+353.1%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.205
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+12.2%
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Fats
+164.2%
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Carbs
+11.7%
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Other
+127.9%
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Water
+64.4%
Protein:
14.17 g
Fats:
28.01 g
Carbs:
18.79 g
Water:
35.52 g
Other:
3.51 g
Protein:
12.63 g
Fats:
10.6 g
Carbs:
16.82 g
Water:
58.41 g
Other:
1.54 g
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Protein
+12.2%
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Fats
+164.2%
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Carbs
+11.7%
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Other
+127.9%
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Water
+64.4%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+254.4%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+246.8%
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Saturated Fat
-41.8%
Saturated Fat:
6.343 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
14.448 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
5.375 g
Saturated Fat:
3.689 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.55 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+254.4%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+246.8%
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Saturated Fat
-41.8%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Starch
+45.1%
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Glucose
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Fructose
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Maltose
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Starch:
16.72 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
11.52 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
1.14 g
Fructose:
1.32 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.22 g
Galactose:
0 g
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Starch
+45.1%
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 18.79g | 15.52g |
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| Protein | 14.17g | 12.63g |
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| Fats | 28.01g | 10.6g |
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| Carbs | 18.79g | 16.82g |
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| Calories | 384kcal | 213kcal |
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| Starch | 16.72g | 11.52g |
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| Fructose | 0g | 1.32g |
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| Fiber | 0g | 1.3g |
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| Calcium | 117mg | 34mg |
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| Iron | 0.88mg | 2.73mg |
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| Magnesium | 25mg | 18mg |
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| Phosphorus | 252mg | 103mg |
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| Potassium | 244mg | 195mg |
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| Sodium | 1042mg | 395mg |
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| Zinc | 0.87mg | 2.47mg |
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| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.139mg |
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| Manganese | 0.298mg | 0.187mg |
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| Selenium | 17.2µg | 18.2µg |
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| Vitamin A | 66IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 20µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.2mg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.5mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.08mg | 0.275mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.197mg | 0.205mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.42mg | 3.225mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.88mg | 0.336mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.14mg | 0.114mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.32µg | 1.45µg |
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| Vitamin K | 9µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.108mg | 0.133mg |
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| Threonine | 0.467mg | 0.459mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.416mg | 0.459mg |
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| Leucine | 0.864mg | 0.827mg |
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| Lysine | 0.615mg | 0.769mg |
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| Methionine | 0.205mg | 0.24mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.542mg | 0.461mg |
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| Valine | 0.516mg | 0.524mg |
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| Histidine | 0.337mg | 0.301mg |
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| Cholesterol | 82mg | 35mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.214g |
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| Saturated Fat | 6.343g | 3.689g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.002g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 14.448g | 4.077g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.375g | 1.55g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.023g | 0g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.343g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.045g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.764g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.029g |
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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%
36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wendy's hamburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wendy's hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 647mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wendy's hamburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wendy's hamburger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.654g)
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.