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KFC Fried Chicken vs. McDonald's hamburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between KFC Fried Chicken and McDonald's hamburger

  • KFC Fried Chicken has more Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3, however, McDonald's hamburger has more Iron, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B1, and Zinc.
  • McDonald's hamburger's daily need coverage for Iron is 25% more.
  • KFC Fried Chicken has 3 times more Cholesterol than McDonald's hamburger. KFC Fried Chicken has 82mg of Cholesterol, while McDonald's hamburger has 27mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are KFC, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Skin and Breading and McDONALD'S, Hamburger.

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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 15% 38% 17% 108% 32% 53% 46% 64% 42% 143%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +19%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +27.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +135.5%
Contains more IronIron +226.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +17.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +124.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -52.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +52.3%
~equal in Calcium ~127mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.322mg

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% 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 2% 3.3% 0% 0% 62% 55% 85% 0% 0% 104% 0% 48% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +20%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +19.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +208.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +21.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +159.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
13% 10% 30% 45% 2%
Protein: 12.92 g
Fats: 10.09 g
Carbs: 30.28 g
Water: 44.53 g
Other: 2.18 g
Contains more FatsFats +177.6%
Contains more OtherOther +61%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +61.1%
Contains more WaterWater +25.4%
~equal in Protein ~12.92g

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
40% 43% 16%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.504 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.768 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.42 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +283.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +278.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -44.8%

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
35% 55% 10%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.1 g
Fructose: 3.3 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.63 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Sucrose ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~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.
KFC Fried Chicken McDonald's hamburger
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient KFC Fried Chicken McDonald's hamburger Opinion
Calories 384kcal 264kcal KFC Fried Chicken
Protein 14.17g 12.92g KFC Fried Chicken
Fats 28.01g 10.09g KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin C 0.6mg McDonald's hamburger
Net carbs 18.79g 28.98g McDonald's hamburger
Carbs 18.79g 30.28g McDonald's hamburger
Cholesterol 82mg 27mg McDonald's hamburger
Magnesium 25mg 21mg KFC Fried Chicken
Calcium 117mg 127mg McDonald's hamburger
Potassium 244mg 192mg KFC Fried Chicken
Iron 0.88mg 2.87mg McDonald's hamburger
Sugar 0g 6.03g KFC Fried Chicken
Fiber 0g 1.3g McDonald's hamburger
Copper 0.082mg 0.096mg McDonald's hamburger
Zinc 0.87mg 1.95mg McDonald's hamburger
Starch 16.72g KFC Fried Chicken
Phosphorus 252mg 107mg KFC Fried Chicken
Sodium 1042mg 494mg McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin A 66IU 55IU KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin A 20µg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin E 1.2mg KFC Fried Chicken
Manganese 0.298mg 0.322mg McDonald's hamburger
Selenium 17.2µg 26.2µg McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.247mg McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 0.239mg McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin B3 5.42mg 4.544mg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin B5 0.88mg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin B6 0.14mg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin B12 0.32µg 0.83µg McDonald's hamburger
Folate 64µg McDonald's hamburger
Trans Fat 0.214g 0.428g KFC Fried Chicken
Saturated Fat 6.343g 3.504g McDonald's hamburger
Monounsaturated Fat 14.448g 3.768g KFC Fried Chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 5.375g 1.42g KFC Fried Chicken
Tryptophan 0.108mg KFC Fried Chicken
Threonine 0.467mg KFC Fried Chicken
Isoleucine 0.416mg KFC Fried Chicken
Leucine 0.864mg KFC Fried Chicken
Lysine 0.615mg KFC Fried Chicken
Methionine 0.205mg KFC Fried Chicken
Phenylalanine 0.542mg KFC Fried Chicken
Valine 0.516mg KFC Fried Chicken
Histidine 0.337mg KFC Fried Chicken
Fructose 0g 3.3g McDonald's hamburger
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0.002g
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.764g 0.134g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.006g
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g 0.001g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.045g 0.004g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g 0.011g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.023g 0.004g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.343g 1.135g KFC Fried Chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
KFC Fried Chicken McDonald's hamburger
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
28%
McDonald's hamburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
KFC Fried Chicken
56%
McDonald's hamburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's hamburger
McDonald's hamburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's hamburger
McDonald's hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 548mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McDonald's hamburger
McDonald's hamburger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.839g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
KFC Fried Chicken
KFC Fried Chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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.
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. McDonald's hamburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170717/nutrients

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

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.