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KFC Fried Chicken vs. Burger King Whopper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between kFC Fried Chicken and Burger King Whopper?

  • KFC Fried Chicken is richer in phosphorus, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, and calcium, yet Burger King Whopper is richer in iron, zinc, and vitamin B1.
  • Burger King Whopper's daily need coverage for iron is 44% higher.
  • KFC Fried Chicken has 5 times more vitamin B5 than Burger King Whopper. KFC Fried Chicken has 0.88mg of vitamin B5, while Burger King Whopper has 0.173mg.
  • Burger King Whopper contains less sodium.

We used KFC, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Skin and Breading and BURGER KING, WHOPPER, no cheese 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 18% 35% 22% 33% 27% 24% 108% 136% 39% 94%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 12% 15% 164% 4.3% 77% 39% 41% 23% 99%
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%
Contains more IronIron +396.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +225.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -70%
~equal in Selenium ~18.2µg

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% 6.7% 24% 0% 20% 45% 102% 53% 32% 40% 0% 0% 0%
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 0.67% 0% 3% 0% 54% 40% 54% 10% 21% 0% 49% 35% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +168.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
11% 13% 19% 56%
Protein: 10.74 g
Fats: 12.84 g
Carbs: 18.55 g
Water: 56.43 g
Other: 1.44 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +31.9%
Contains more FatsFats +118.1%
Contains more OtherOther +143.8%
Contains more WaterWater +58.9%
~equal in Carbs ~18.55g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 55% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.343 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 14.448 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.375 g
34% 38% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.25 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.685 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.389 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +208.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +58.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -33%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Starch: 16.72 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
76% 10% 10% 4%
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
Contains more StarchStarch +23.6%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Glucose ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient KFC Fried Chicken Burger King Whopper DV% diff.
Iron 0.88mg 4.37mg 44%
Sodium 1042mg 313mg 32%
Monounsaturated fat 14.448g 4.685g 24%
Fats 28.01g 12.84g 23%
Phosphorus 252mg 90mg 23%
Zinc 0.87mg 2.83mg 18%
Cholesterol 82mg 30mg 17%
Vitamin B3 5.42mg 2.873mg 16%
Vitamin K 19.5µg 16%
Vitamin B5 0.88mg 0.173mg 14%
Vitamin B12 0.32µg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.375g 3.389g 13%
Folate 47µg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.215mg 11%
Saturated fat 6.343g 4.25g 10%
Copper 0.082mg 0.013mg 8%
Calcium 117mg 39mg 8%
Calories 384kcal 233kcal 8%
Fiber 0g 1.8g 7%
Protein 14.17g 10.74g 7%
Vitamin E 1.2mg 0.15mg 7%
Manganese 0.298mg 0.18mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.14mg 0.091mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 0.175mg 2%
Fructose 0g 1.73g 2%
Vitamin A 20µg 2%
Potassium 244mg 169mg 2%
Magnesium 25mg 18mg 2%
Selenium 17.2µg 18.2µg 2%
Starch 16.72g 13.53g 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Carbs 18.79g 18.55g 0%
Net carbs 18.79g 16.75g N/A
Sugar 0g 4.22g N/A
Trans fat 0.214g 0.507g N/A
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.07mg 0%
Threonine 0.467mg 0.374mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.416mg 0.345mg 0%
Leucine 0.864mg 0.762mg 0%
Lysine 0.615mg 0.593mg 0%
Methionine 0.205mg 0.208mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.542mg 0.461mg 0%
Valine 0.516mg 0.416mg 0%
Histidine 0.337mg 0.253mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.764g 0.275g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.045g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.023g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.343g 2.757g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
KFC Fried Chicken Burger King Whopper
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
25%
KFC Fried Chicken
21%
Burger King Whopper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
KFC Fried Chicken
49%
Burger King Whopper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
KFC Fried Chicken
KFC Fried Chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.22g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
KFC Fried Chicken
KFC Fried Chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is richer in minerals?
KFC Fried Chicken
KFC Fried Chicken is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Burger King Whopper
Burger King Whopper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 52mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Burger King Whopper
Burger King Whopper contains less Sodium (difference - 729mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Burger King Whopper
Burger King Whopper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.093g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. KFC Fried Chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170738/nutrients
  2. Burger King Whopper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170727/nutrients

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

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