Cheeseburger vs. KFC Fried Chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
Summary of differences between cheeseburgers and kFC Fried Chicken
- Cheeseburgers have more iron, vitamin B12, vitamin B1, zinc, vitamin B2, fiber, and vitamin B6; however, kFC Fried Chicken is higher in phosphorus.
- KFC Fried Chicken covers your daily need for sodium, 23% more than cheeseburgers.
- Cheeseburgers have less cholesterol.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain and KFC, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Skin, and Breading.
Infographic
Infographic link
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 | +208% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +35.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +186.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +14% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +24.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +56.5% |
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 AVitamin A | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +266.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +84.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +62.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +137.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +130.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +61.5% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.658g | 5.375g | 25% |
| Iron | 2.71mg | 0.88mg | 23% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.413g | 14.448g | 23% |
| Sodium | 515mg | 1042mg | 23% |
| Fats | 14.72g | 28.01g | 20% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.293mg | 0.08mg | 18% |
| Folate | 70µg | 18% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.76µg | 0.32µg | 18% |
| Zinc | 2.49mg | 0.87mg | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 43mg | 82mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 161mg | 252mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.363mg | 0.197mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 2g | 0g | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.228mg | 0.14mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.545mg | 0.88mg | 7% |
| Protein | 16.51g | 14.17g | 5% |
| Choline | 28.9mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.52mg | 1.2mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 19.6µg | 17.2µg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 4.2µg | 4% | |
| Calories | 308kcal | 384kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 50µg | 20µg | 3% |
| Carbs | 28.03g | 18.79g | 3% |
| Copper | 0.111mg | 0.082mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 1.94g | 0g | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.316mg | 0.298mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 6.473g | 6.343g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 196mg | 244mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.217mg | 5.42mg | 1% |
| Starch | 19.87g | 16.72g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 26.03g | 18.79g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 25mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 119mg | 117mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.88g | 0g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.57g | 0.214g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.155mg | 0.108mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.571mg | 0.467mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.755mg | 0.416mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.316mg | 0.864mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.784mg | 0.615mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.377mg | 0.205mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.755mg | 0.542mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.881mg | 0.516mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.445mg | 0.337mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.125g | 0.764g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.01g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | 0.045g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | 0.029g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | 0.023g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.322g | 4.343g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
16.51 g
Fats:
14.72 g
Carbs:
28.03 g
Water:
38.63 g
Other:
2.11 g
Protein:
14.17 g
Fats:
28.01 g
Carbs:
18.79 g
Water:
35.52 g
Other:
3.51 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +16.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +49.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +90.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +66.4% |
~equal in
Water
~35.52g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.473 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.658 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.343 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
14.448 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.375 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +166.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +224.2% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~6.343g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
19.87 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
1.76 g
Fructose:
1.94 g
Lactose:
0.72 g
Maltose:
0.46 g
Galactose:
0 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 StarchStarch | +18.8% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
~equal in
Sucrose
~0g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
