McDonald's cheeseburger vs. KFC, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Breast, meat only, skin and breading removed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are mcDonald's cheeseburgers and kFC, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Breast, meat only, skin and breading removed different?
- McDonald's cheeseburgers are richer in vitamin B12, iron, calcium, vitamin B1, zinc, and manganese, while kFC, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Breast, meat only, skin, and breading removed is higher in vitamin B3 and phosphorus.
- KFC, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Breast, meat only, skin, and breading removed covers your daily need for vitamin B3, 29% more than mcDonald's cheeseburgers.
- McDonald's cheeseburgers contain 7 times more calcium than kFC, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Breast, meat only, skin,, and breading removed. McDonald's cheeseburgers contain 167mg of calcium, while kFC, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Breast, meat only, skin,, and breading removed contains 25mg.
- KFC, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Breast, meat only, skin, and breading removed is lower in saturated fat.
McDONALD'S, Cheeseburger and KFC, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Breast, meat only, skin and breading removed 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 CalciumCalcium | +568% |
| Contains more IronIron | +343.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +54% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +96.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +447.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +35% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +42.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +82.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -20.3% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +118.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +16.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +230.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +115.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
12.97 g
Fats:
11.79 g
Carbs:
27.81 g
Water:
45 g
Other:
2.43 g
Protein:
26.89 g
Fats:
4.56 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
66.44 g
Other:
2.11 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +158.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +15.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +107.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +47.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.435 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.631 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.355 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.03 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.982 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +57% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -76.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +176.6% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 33.1µg | 60% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.026mg | 8.667mg | 29% |
| Protein | 12.97g | 26.89g | 28% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.86µg | 0.26µg | 25% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.14mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 2.35mg | 0.53mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.28mg | 22% | |
| Cholesterol | 35mg | 96mg | 20% |
| Choline | 93.4mg | 17% | |
| Phosphorus | 140mg | 255mg | 16% |
| Folate | 59µg | 15% | |
| Saturated fat | 4.435g | 1.03g | 15% |
| Calcium | 167mg | 25mg | 14% |
| Fats | 11.79g | 4.56g | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.223mg | 0.102mg | 10% |
| Carbs | 27.81g | 0g | 9% |
| Zinc | 1.91mg | 0.97mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.23mg | 0.042mg | 8% |
| Calories | 263kcal | 149kcal | 6% |
| Sodium | 626mg | 499mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.097mg | 0.063mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.355g | 0.982g | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.631g | 2.313g | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.26mg | 0.223mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 200mg | 285mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 2.59g | 3% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.33mg | 2% | |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 27mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 5µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 26.71g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.22g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.647g | 0.017g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.206mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.887mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.789mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.639mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.166mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.389mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.028mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.98mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.64mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.084g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.017g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.642g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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
27%
36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's cheeseburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
KFC, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Breast, meat only, skin and breading removed is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
KFC, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Breast, meat only, skin and breading removed contains less Sodium (difference - 127mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
KFC, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Breast, meat only, skin and breading removed is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.405g)
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.