KFC Fried Chicken vs. Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between kFC Fried Chicken and cheeseburgers
- KFC Fried Chicken has more fats and phosphorus; however, cheeseburgers are higher in iron, vitamin B12, vitamin B1, zinc, vitamin B2, and fiber.
- KFC Fried Chicken covers your daily need for sodium 23% more than cheeseburgers.
- KFC Fried Chicken has 2 times more cholesterol than cheeseburgers. While kFC Fried Chicken has 82mg of cholesterol, cheeseburgers have only 43mg.
- Cheeseburgers have less sodium.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison KFC, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Skin, and Breading and Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain.
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Mineral Comparison
The mineral comparison score is based on which food has a more favorable amount of each mineral. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily mineral needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +24.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +56.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +208% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +35.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +186.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +14% |
Vitamin Comparison
The vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins in which one food is richer than the other. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily vitamin needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +130.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +61.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +150% |
| 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 | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Omega-3 (ALA) | 0.764g | 0.125g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.375g | 1.658g | 25% |
| Iron | 0.88mg | 2.71mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 1042mg | 515mg | 23% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 14.448g | 5.413g | 23% |
| Fats | 28.01g | 14.72g | 20% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.08mg | 0.293mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.32µg | 0.76µg | 18% |
| Folate | 70µg | 18% | |
| Omega-6 (Linoleic acid) | 4.343g | 1.322g | 18% |
| Zinc | 0.87mg | 2.49mg | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 82mg | 43mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 252mg | 161mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.197mg | 0.363mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 0g | 2g | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.88mg | 0.545mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.14mg | 0.228mg | 7% |
| Protein | 14.17g | 16.51g | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 1.2mg | 0.52mg | 5% |
| Choline | 28.9mg | 5% | |
| Calories | 384kcal | 308kcal | 4% |
| Selenium | 17.2µg | 19.6µg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 4.2µg | 4% | |
| Carbs | 18.79g | 28.03g | 3% |
| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.111mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 20µg | 50µg | 3% |
| Fructose | 0g | 1.94g | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 244mg | 196mg | 1% |
| Starch | 16.72g | 19.87g | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.298mg | 0.316mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.42mg | 5.217mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 6.343g | 6.473g | 1% |
| Protein per 100 calories | 3.7g | 5.4g | N/A |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 271kcal | 187kcal | N/A |
| Weight per 100 calories | 26g | 32g | N/A |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 3.1 | 1.1 | N/A |
| Net carbs | 18.79g | 26.03g | N/A |
| Vitamin D* | 2 IU | 0% | |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 26mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 117mg | 119mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 4.88g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.214g | 0.57g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.108mg | 0.155mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.467mg | 0.571mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.416mg | 0.755mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.864mg | 1.316mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.615mg | 0.784mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.205mg | 0.377mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.542mg | 0.755mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.516mg | 0.881mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.337mg | 0.445mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 (EPA) | 0.002g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 (DHA) | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 (DPA) | 0.006g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 (Eicosatrienoic acid) | 0.002g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 (Gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.045g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 (Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.029g | 0.015g | N/A |
| Omega-6 (Eicosadienoic acid) | 0.023g | 0.004g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
14.17 g
Fats:
28.01 g
Carbs:
18.79 g
Water:
35.52 g
Other:
3.51 g
Protein:
16.51 g
Fats:
14.72 g
Carbs:
28.03 g
Water:
38.63 g
Other:
2.11 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +90.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +16.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +49.2% |
~equal in
Water
~38.63g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.343 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
14.448 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.375 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.473 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.658 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +166.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +224.2% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~6.473g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
16.72 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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
| 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
