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Fast Foods, Fried Chicken, Thigh, meat only, skin and breading removed vs. Hamburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between fast Foods, Fried Chicken, Thigh, meat only, skin and breading removed and hamburgers?

  • Fast Foods, Fried Chicken, Thigh, meat only, skin, and breading removed is richer in vitamin B5 and phosphorus, yet hamburgers are richer in vitamin B12, iron, folate, vitamin B1, zinc, and calcium.
  • Hamburgers' daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 39% higher.
  • Fast Foods, Fried Chicken, Thigh, meat only, skin,, and breading removed has 4 times more vitamin B5 than hamburgers. Fast Foods, Fried Chicken, Thigh, meat only, skin,, and breading removed has 1.205mg of vitamin B5, while hamburgers have 0.31mg.
  • Hamburgers contain less cholesterol.

We used Fast Foods, Fried Chicken, Thigh, meat only, skin, and breading removed and Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 7.2% 22% 34% 29% 53% 88% 75% 6% 165%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 31% 20% 108% 30% 78% 58% 54% 28% 0%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +51.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +325%
Contains more IronIron +216.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +47.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -28.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +371.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~20mg
~equal in Potassium ~226mg
~equal in Copper ~0.091mg

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% 4% 7.4% 3% 24% 78% 107% 72% 46% 63% 0% 9% 64%
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% 0% 0% 0% 54% 58% 101% 19% 47% 180% 0% 42% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +34.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +288.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +128.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +188%
Contains more FolateFolate +366.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~5.365mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.203mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 9% 65% 2%
Protein: 23.21 g
Fats: 9.41 g
Carbs: 0.24 g
Water: 64.96 g
Other: 2.18 g
17% 14% 24% 43% 2%
Protein: 17.08 g
Fats: 14.36 g
Carbs: 24.1 g
Water: 42.67 g
Other: 1.79 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +35.9%
Contains more WaterWater +52.2%
Contains more OtherOther +21.8%
Contains more FatsFats +52.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +9941.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 49% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.484 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.908 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.543 g
46% 50% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.096 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.495 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.38 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -51.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +306.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +40.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fast Foods, Fried Chicken, Thigh, meat only, skin and breading removed Hamburger
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fast Foods, Fried Chicken, Thigh, meat only, skin and breading removed Hamburger DV% diff.
Selenium 30.2µg 55%
Vitamin B12 0.5µg 1.44µg 39%
Cholesterol 125mg 47mg 26%
Iron 0.91mg 2.88mg 25%
Choline 117.3mg 21%
Vitamin B5 1.205mg 0.31mg 18%
Saturated fat 2.484g 5.096g 12%
Protein 23.21g 17.08g 12%
Folate 12µg 56µg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.217mg 10%
Phosphorus 206mg 136mg 10%
Zinc 1.94mg 2.87mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.543g 0.38g 8%
Fats 9.41g 14.36g 8%
Calcium 24mg 102mg 8%
Carbs 0.24g 24.1g 8%
Vitamin B2 0.337mg 0.25mg 7%
Manganese 0.046mg 0.217mg 7%
Sodium 577mg 414mg 7%
Calories 178kcal 295kcal 6%
Monounsaturated fat 3.908g 5.495g 4%
Fiber 0g 0.9g 4%
Fructose 2.03g 3%
Vitamin E 0.37mg 2%
Vitamin B3 5.725mg 5.365mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin A 12µg 0µg 1%
Copper 0.086mg 0.091mg 1%
Potassium 248mg 226mg 1%
Vitamin D 8IU 1%
Net carbs 0.24g 23.2g N/A
Magnesium 21mg 20mg 0%
Sugar 0g 4.15g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.203mg 0%
Trans fat 0.059g 0.814g N/A
Tryptophan 0.206mg 0%
Threonine 0.666mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.716mg 0%
Leucine 1.319mg 0%
Lysine 1.226mg 0%
Methionine 0.37mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.677mg 0%
Valine 0.823mg 0%
Histidine 0.505mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.094g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.022g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.289g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fast Foods, Fried Chicken, Thigh, meat only, skin and breading removed Hamburger
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
37%
Fast Foods, Fried Chicken, Thigh, meat only, skin and breading removed
38%
Hamburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Fast Foods, Fried Chicken, Thigh, meat only, skin and breading removed
42%
Hamburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hamburger
Hamburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hamburger
Hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 163mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fast Foods, Fried Chicken, Thigh, meat only, skin and breading removed
Fast Foods, Fried Chicken, Thigh, meat only, skin and breading removed is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fast Foods, Fried Chicken, Thigh, meat only, skin and breading removed
Fast Foods, Fried Chicken, Thigh, meat only, skin and breading removed is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.612g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fast Foods, Fried Chicken, Thigh, meat only, skin and breading removed
Fast Foods, Fried Chicken, Thigh, meat only, skin and breading removed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast Foods, Fried Chicken, Thigh, meat only, skin and breading removed
Fast Foods, Fried Chicken, Thigh, meat only, skin and breading removed 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. Fast Foods, Fried Chicken, Thigh, meat only, skin and breading removed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170358/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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