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Burrito vs. KFC Fried Chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Burrito and KFC Fried Chicken

  • Burrito has more Vitamin B1, Iron, Copper, and Vitamin B12, however, KFC Fried Chicken has more Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Phosphorus from KFC Fried Chicken is 30% higher.
  • KFC Fried Chicken has 4 times less Vitamin B1 than Burrito. Burrito has 0.29mg of Vitamin B1, while KFC Fried Chicken has 0.08mg.
  • Burrito is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Fast foods, burrito, with beans and KFC, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Skin and Breading.

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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 Iron +136.4%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains more Potassium +23.4%
Contains less Sodium -56.4%
Contains more Copper +112.2%
Contains more Manganese +34.2%
Contains more Calcium +125%
Contains more Phosphorus +460%
Contains more Zinc +24.3%
Contains more Selenium +70.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 78% 29% 20% 27% 60% 20% 58% 53% 56%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 33% 18% 108% 22% 136% 24% 28% 39% 94%
Contains more Iron +136.4%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains more Potassium +23.4%
Contains less Sodium -56.4%
Contains more Copper +112.2%
Contains more Manganese +34.2%
Contains more Calcium +125%
Contains more Phosphorus +460%
Contains more Zinc +24.3%
Contains more Selenium +70.3%

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 A +131.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +262.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +189.8%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.88
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.14
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 0% 0% 3% 73% 65% 36% 56% 33% 30% 63% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +131.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +262.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +189.8%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.88
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.14

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +75.2%
Contains more Water +47.9%
Contains more Protein +118.7%
Contains more Fats +350.3%
Contains more Other +89.7%
6% 6% 33% 53% 2%
Protein: 6.48 g
Fats: 6.22 g
Carbs: 32.92 g
Water: 52.53 g
Other: 1.85 g
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
Contains more Carbs +75.2%
Contains more Water +47.9%
Contains more Protein +118.7%
Contains more Fats +350.3%
Contains more Other +89.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -50%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +561.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +875.5%
54% 37% 9%
Saturated Fat: 3.174 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.184 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.551 g
24% 55% 21%
Saturated Fat: 6.343 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.448 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.375 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -50%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +561.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +875.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Burrito KFC Fried Chicken Opinion
Net carbs 32.92g 18.79g Burrito
Protein 6.48g 14.17g KFC Fried Chicken
Fats 6.22g 28.01g KFC Fried Chicken
Carbs 32.92g 18.79g Burrito
Calories 206kcal 384kcal KFC Fried Chicken
Starch 16.72g KFC Fried Chicken
Calcium 52mg 117mg KFC Fried Chicken
Iron 2.08mg 0.88mg Burrito
Magnesium 40mg 25mg Burrito
Phosphorus 45mg 252mg KFC Fried Chicken
Potassium 301mg 244mg Burrito
Sodium 454mg 1042mg Burrito
Zinc 0.7mg 0.87mg KFC Fried Chicken
Copper 0.174mg 0.082mg Burrito
Manganese 0.4mg 0.298mg Burrito
Selenium 10.1µg 17.2µg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin A 153IU 66IU Burrito
Vitamin A RAE 20µg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin E 1.2mg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin C 0.9mg Burrito
Vitamin B1 0.29mg 0.08mg Burrito
Vitamin B2 0.28mg 0.197mg Burrito
Vitamin B3 1.87mg 5.42mg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin B5 0.92mg 0.88mg Burrito
Vitamin B6 0.14mg 0.14mg
Folate 40µg Burrito
Vitamin B12 0.5µg 0.32µg Burrito
Tryptophan 0.079mg 0.108mg KFC Fried Chicken
Threonine 0.244mg 0.467mg KFC Fried Chicken
Isoleucine 0.27mg 0.416mg KFC Fried Chicken
Leucine 0.504mg 0.864mg KFC Fried Chicken
Lysine 0.343mg 0.615mg KFC Fried Chicken
Methionine 0.107mg 0.205mg KFC Fried Chicken
Phenylalanine 0.351mg 0.542mg KFC Fried Chicken
Valine 0.319mg 0.516mg KFC Fried Chicken
Histidine 0.172mg 0.337mg KFC Fried Chicken
Cholesterol 2mg 82mg Burrito
Trans Fat 0.214g Burrito
Saturated Fat 3.174g 6.343g Burrito
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 2.184g 14.448g KFC Fried Chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 0.551g 5.375g 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
Burrito KFC Fried Chicken
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
30%
Burrito
27%
KFC Fried Chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Burrito
54%
KFC Fried Chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
KFC Fried Chicken
KFC Fried Chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Burrito
Burrito is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Burrito
Burrito contains less Sodium (difference - 588mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Burrito
Burrito is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Burrito
Burrito is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.169g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Burrito
Burrito is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Burrito - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172038/nutrients
  2. KFC Fried Chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170738/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.