Burger King Whopper vs. KFC Fried Chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Burger King Whopper and kFC Fried Chicken?
- Burger King Whopper is richer in iron, zinc, and vitamin B1, yet kFC Fried Chicken is richer in phosphorus, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, and calcium.
- Burger King Whopper's daily need coverage for iron is 44% higher.
- Burger King Whopper has 3 times more zinc than kFC Fried Chicken. Burger King Whopper has 2.83mg of zinc, while kFC Fried Chicken has 0.87mg.
- Burger King Whopper contains less saturated fat.
We used BURGER KING, WHOPPER, no cheese and KFC, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Skin, and Breading types in this comparison.
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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 IronIron | +396.6% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +225.3% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -70% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +38.9% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +200% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +44.4% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +530.8% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +180% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +65.6% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +168.8% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +700% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +12.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +88.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +408.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +53.8% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Iron | 4.37mg | 0.88mg | 44% |
Sodium | 313mg | 1042mg | 32% |
Monounsaturated fat | 4.685g | 14.448g | 24% |
Fats | 12.84g | 28.01g | 23% |
Phosphorus | 90mg | 252mg | 23% |
Zinc | 2.83mg | 0.87mg | 18% |
Cholesterol | 30mg | 82mg | 17% |
Vitamin B3 | 2.873mg | 5.42mg | 16% |
Vitamin K | 19.5µg | 16% | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.173mg | 0.88mg | 14% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.32µg | 13% | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 3.389g | 5.375g | 13% |
Folate | 47µg | 12% | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.215mg | 0.08mg | 11% |
Saturated fat | 4.25g | 6.343g | 10% |
Copper | 0.013mg | 0.082mg | 8% |
Calcium | 39mg | 117mg | 8% |
Calories | 233kcal | 384kcal | 8% |
Fiber | 1.8g | 0g | 7% |
Protein | 10.74g | 14.17g | 7% |
Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 1.2mg | 7% |
Manganese | 0.18mg | 0.298mg | 5% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.091mg | 0.14mg | 4% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.175mg | 0.197mg | 2% |
Fructose | 1.73g | 0g | 2% |
Vitamin A | 20µg | 2% | |
Potassium | 169mg | 244mg | 2% |
Magnesium | 18mg | 25mg | 2% |
Selenium | 18.2µg | 17.2µg | 2% |
Starch | 13.53g | 16.72g | 1% |
Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% | |
Carbs | 18.55g | 18.79g | 0% |
Net carbs | 16.75g | 18.79g | N/A |
Sugar | 4.22g | 0g | N/A |
Trans fat | 0.507g | 0.214g | N/A |
Tryptophan | 0.07mg | 0.108mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.374mg | 0.467mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.345mg | 0.416mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.762mg | 0.864mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.593mg | 0.615mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.208mg | 0.205mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.461mg | 0.542mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.416mg | 0.516mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.253mg | 0.337mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.275g | 0.764g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.045g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.029g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | 0.023g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.757g | 4.343g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.74 g
Fats:
12.84 g
Carbs:
18.55 g
Water:
56.43 g
Other:
1.44 g
Protein:
14.17 g
Fats:
28.01 g
Carbs:
18.79 g
Water:
35.52 g
Other:
3.51 g
Contains more WaterWater | +58.9% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +31.9% |
Contains more FatsFats | +118.1% |
Contains more OtherOther | +143.8% |
~equal in
Carbs
~18.79g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.25 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.685 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.389 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.343 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
14.448 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.375 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -33% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +208.4% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +58.6% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
13.53 g
Sucrose:
1.7 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
1.73 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.67 g
Galactose:
0.11 g
Starch:
16.72 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
Contains more StarchStarch | +23.6% |
~equal in
Glucose
~0g
~equal in
Lactose
~0g