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

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Important differences between McDonald's hamburger and KFC Fried Chicken

  • McDonald's hamburger has more Iron, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B1, and Zinc, however, KFC Fried Chicken has more Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3.
  • McDonald's hamburger's daily need coverage for Iron is 25% more.
  • McDonald's hamburger has 3 times more Vitamin B1 than KFC Fried Chicken. McDonald's hamburger has 0.247mg of Vitamin B1, while KFC Fried Chicken has 0.08mg.
  • McDonald's hamburger is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are McDONALD'S, Hamburger 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.
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%
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%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +19%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +27.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +135.5%
~equal in Calcium ~117mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.298mg

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 2% 3.3% 0% 0% 62% 55% 85% 0% 0% 104% 0% 48% 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 0% 4% 24% 0% 20% 45% 102% 53% 32% 40% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +208.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +21.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +159.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +20%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +19.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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 CarbsCarbs +61.1%
Contains more WaterWater +25.4%
Contains more FatsFats +177.6%
Contains more OtherOther +61%
~equal in Protein ~14.17g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
40% 43% 16%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.504 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.768 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.42 g
24% 55% 21%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.343 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 14.448 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.375 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -44.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +283.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +278.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
100%
Starch: 16.72 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
~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.
McDonald's hamburger KFC Fried Chicken
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 McDonald's hamburger KFC Fried Chicken Opinion
Calories 264kcal 384kcal KFC Fried Chicken
Protein 12.92g 14.17g KFC Fried Chicken
Fats 10.09g 28.01g KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin C 0.6mg McDonald's hamburger
Net carbs 28.98g 18.79g McDonald's hamburger
Carbs 30.28g 18.79g McDonald's hamburger
Cholesterol 27mg 82mg McDonald's hamburger
Magnesium 21mg 25mg KFC Fried Chicken
Calcium 127mg 117mg McDonald's hamburger
Potassium 192mg 244mg KFC Fried Chicken
Iron 2.87mg 0.88mg McDonald's hamburger
Sugar 6.03g 0g KFC Fried Chicken
Fiber 1.3g 0g McDonald's hamburger
Copper 0.096mg 0.082mg McDonald's hamburger
Zinc 1.95mg 0.87mg McDonald's hamburger
Starch 16.72g KFC Fried Chicken
Phosphorus 107mg 252mg KFC Fried Chicken
Sodium 494mg 1042mg McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin A 55IU 66IU KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin A 20µg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin E 1.2mg KFC Fried Chicken
Manganese 0.322mg 0.298mg McDonald's hamburger
Selenium 26.2µg 17.2µg McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin B1 0.247mg 0.08mg McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin B2 0.239mg 0.197mg McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin B3 4.544mg 5.42mg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin B5 0.88mg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin B6 0.14mg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin B12 0.83µg 0.32µg McDonald's hamburger
Folate 64µg McDonald's hamburger
Trans Fat 0.428g 0.214g KFC Fried Chicken
Saturated Fat 3.504g 6.343g McDonald's hamburger
Monounsaturated Fat 3.768g 14.448g KFC Fried Chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 1.42g 5.375g 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 3.3g 0g McDonald's hamburger
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0.002g
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.134g 0.764g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.006g
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0.002g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0.045g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g 0.029g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0.023g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.135g 4.343g KFC Fried Chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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McDonald's hamburger KFC Fried Chicken
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
28%
McDonald's hamburger
25%
KFC Fried Chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
McDonald's hamburger
54%
KFC Fried Chicken

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. McDonald's hamburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170717/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.

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