KFC Fried Chicken vs. McDonald's Quarter Pounder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are KFC Fried Chicken and McDonald's Quarter Pounder different?
- KFC Fried Chicken is richer in Phosphorus, while McDonald's Quarter Pounder is higher in Vitamin B12, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Fiber.
- McDonald's Quarter Pounder covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 40% more than KFC Fried Chicken.
- KFC Fried Chicken contains 2 times more Sodium than McDonald's Quarter Pounder. KFC Fried Chicken contains 1042mg of Sodium, while McDonald's Quarter Pounder contains 427mg.
KFC, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Skin and Breading and McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER types were used in this article.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +13.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +39.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +103.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +49.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +173.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +30.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +209.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -59% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +17.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +21.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +128.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +74.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +300% |
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:
14.1 g
Fats:
11.55 g
Carbs:
22.17 g
Water:
50.37 g
Other:
1.81 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +142.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +93.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +18% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +41.8% |
~equal in
Protein
~14.1g
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
4.008 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
4.202 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.283 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +243.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1799.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -36.8% |
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:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.22 g
Glucose:
1.91 g
Fructose:
2.2 g
Lactose:
0.07 g
Maltose:
0.73 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
~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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 384kcal | 244kcal |
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| Protein | 14.17g | 14.1g |
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| Fats | 28.01g | 11.55g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.9mg |
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| Net carbs | 18.79g | 20.57g |
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| Carbs | 18.79g | 22.17g |
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| Cholesterol | 82mg | 39mg |
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| Magnesium | 25mg | 22mg |
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| Calcium | 117mg | 84mg |
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| Potassium | 244mg | 227mg |
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| Iron | 0.88mg | 2.41mg |
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| Sugar | 0g | 5.13g |
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| Fiber | 0g | 1.6g |
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| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.107mg |
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| Zinc | 0.87mg | 2.69mg |
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| Starch | 16.72g |
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| Phosphorus | 252mg | 124mg |
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| Sodium | 1042mg | 427mg |
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| Vitamin A | 66IU | 56IU |
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| Vitamin A | 20µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.2mg |
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| Manganese | 0.298mg | 0.199mg |
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| Selenium | 17.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.08mg | 0.183mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.197mg | 0.344mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.42mg | 4.452mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.88mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.14mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.32µg | 1.28µg |
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| Folate | 56µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.214g | 0.724g |
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| Saturated Fat | 6.343g | 4.008g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 14.448g | 4.202g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.375g | 0.283g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.108mg |
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| Threonine | 0.467mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.416mg |
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| Leucine | 0.864mg |
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| Lysine | 0.615mg |
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| Methionine | 0.205mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.542mg |
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| Valine | 0.516mg |
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| Histidine | 0.337mg |
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| Fructose | 0g | 2.2g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.002g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.764g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.045g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.029g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.023g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.343g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| 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%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
40%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's Quarter Pounder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Quarter Pounder contains less Sodium (difference - 615mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McDonald's Quarter Pounder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.335g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
KFC Fried Chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.13g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
KFC Fried Chicken is relatively richer in minerals
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 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.