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

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Differences between McDonald's Big Mac and KFC Fried Chicken

  • McDonald's Big Mac has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B1, and Fiber, while KFC Fried Chicken has more Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3.
  • KFC Fried Chicken's daily need coverage for Sodium is 25% higher.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in McDonald's Big Mac is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are McDONALD'S, BIG MAC and KFC, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Skin and Breading.

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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 Iron +127.3%
Contains less Sodium -55.9%
Contains more Zinc +119.5%
Contains more Copper +19.5%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +106.6%
Contains more Potassium +34.8%
Contains more Manganese +44.7%
Equal in Calcium - 117
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 75% 15% 53% 16% 60% 53% 33% 27% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 33% 18% 108% 22% 136% 24% 28% 39% 94%
Contains more Iron +127.3%
Contains less Sodium -55.9%
Contains more Zinc +119.5%
Contains more Copper +19.5%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +106.6%
Contains more Potassium +34.8%
Contains more Manganese +44.7%
Equal in Calcium - 117

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +184.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +175%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +60.2%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.197
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 0% 0% 2% 44% 49% 64% 0% 0% 35% 111% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 24% 0% 0% 20% 46% 102% 53% 33% 0% 40% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +184.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +175%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +60.2%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.197

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +44.4%
Contains more Protein +19.9%
Contains more Fats +87.2%
Contains more Other +90.8%
Equal in Carbs - 18.79
12% 15% 20% 51% 2%
Protein: 11.82 g
Fats: 14.96 g
Carbs: 20.08 g
Water: 51.3 g
Other: 1.84 g
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
Contains more Water +44.4%
Contains more Protein +19.9%
Contains more Fats +87.2%
Contains more Other +90.8%
Equal in Carbs - 18.79

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -40%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +315.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1656.5%
50% 46% 4%
Saturated Fat: 3.803 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.306 g
24% 55% 21%
Saturated Fat: 6.343 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.448 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.375 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -40%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +315.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1656.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
12% 26% 42% 8% 12%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.46 g
Glucose: 1.04 g
Fructose: 1.69 g
Lactose: 0.32 g
Maltose: 0.49 g
Galactose: 0 g
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Starch: 16.72 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
McDonald's Big Mac KFC Fried Chicken
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McDonald's Big Mac KFC Fried Chicken Opinion
Net carbs 18.48g 18.79g KFC Fried Chicken
Protein 11.82g 14.17g KFC Fried Chicken
Fats 14.96g 28.01g KFC Fried Chicken
Carbs 20.08g 18.79g McDonald's Big Mac
Calories 257kcal 384kcal KFC Fried Chicken
Starch 16.72g KFC Fried Chicken
Fructose 1.69g 0g McDonald's Big Mac
Sugar 3.97g 0g KFC Fried Chicken
Fiber 1.6g 0g McDonald's Big Mac
Calcium 116mg 117mg KFC Fried Chicken
Iron 2mg 0.88mg McDonald's Big Mac
Magnesium 20mg 25mg KFC Fried Chicken
Phosphorus 122mg 252mg KFC Fried Chicken
Potassium 181mg 244mg KFC Fried Chicken
Sodium 460mg 1042mg McDonald's Big Mac
Zinc 1.91mg 0.87mg McDonald's Big Mac
Copper 0.098mg 0.082mg McDonald's Big Mac
Manganese 0.206mg 0.298mg KFC Fried Chicken
Selenium 17.2µg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin A 188IU 66IU McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin A RAE 20µg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin E 1.2mg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin C 0.4mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.08mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B2 0.209mg 0.197mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B3 3.384mg 5.42mg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin B5 0.88mg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin B6 0.14mg KFC Fried Chicken
Folate 46µg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B12 0.88µg 0.32µg McDonald's Big Mac
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
Cholesterol 36mg 82mg McDonald's Big Mac
Trans Fat 0.588g 0.214g KFC Fried Chicken
Saturated Fat 3.803g 6.343g McDonald's Big Mac
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g KFC Fried Chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 3.474g 14.448g KFC Fried Chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 0.306g 5.375g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.023g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.343g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.045g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.764g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g KFC Fried Chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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McDonald's Big Mac KFC Fried Chicken
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
26%
McDonald's Big Mac
27%
KFC Fried Chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
McDonald's Big Mac
54%
KFC Fried Chicken

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac contains less Sodium (difference - 582mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.54g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
KFC Fried Chicken
KFC Fried Chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.97g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
KFC Fried Chicken
KFC Fried Chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in minerals?
KFC Fried Chicken
KFC Fried Chicken is relatively richer in minerals
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. McDonald's Big Mac - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170720/nutrients
  2. KFC Fried Chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170738/nutrients

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

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