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

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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.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 36% 17% 102% 37% 68% 69% 67% 41% 107%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 35% 22% 33% 27% 24% 108% 136% 39% 94%
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%
~equal in Magnesium ~25mg
~equal in Calcium ~117mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.298mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 17% 10% 1.5% 73% 84% 98% 33% 53% 95% 11% 53% 16%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 6.7% 24% 0% 20% 45% 102% 53% 32% 40% 0% 0% 0%
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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~5.42mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 15% 28% 39% 2%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 14.72 g
Carbs: 28.03 g
Water: 38.63 g
Other: 2.11 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 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
48% 40% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.473 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.658 g
24% 55% 21%
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
80% 7% 8% 3% 2%
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
100%
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

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheeseburger KFC Fried Chicken 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheeseburger KFC Fried Chicken
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
42%
Cheeseburger
25%
KFC Fried Chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cheeseburger
54%
KFC Fried Chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
KFC Fried Chicken
KFC Fried Chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
KFC Fried Chicken
KFC Fried Chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.13g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
KFC Fried Chicken
KFC Fried Chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 39mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger contains less Sodium (difference - 527mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170690/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.

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