McDonald's Quarter Pounder vs. KFC Fried Chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are McDonald's Quarter Pounder and kFC Fried Chicken different?
- McDonald's Quarter Pounder is richer in vitamin B12, iron, zinc, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, and fiber, while kFC Fried Chicken is higher in phosphorus.
- McDonald's Quarter Pounder covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 40% more than kFC Fried Chicken.
- McDonald's Quarter Pounder is lower in saturated fat.
McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER and KFC, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Skin and Breading 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 IronIron | +173.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +30.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +209.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -59% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +13.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +39.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +103.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +49.7% |
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 | +128.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +74.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +300% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +21.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
14.1 g
Fats:
11.55 g
Carbs:
22.17 g
Water:
50.37 g
Other:
1.81 g
Protein:
14.17 g
Fats:
28.01 g
Carbs:
18.79 g
Water:
35.52 g
Other:
3.51 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +18% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +41.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +142.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +93.9% |
~equal in
Protein
~14.17g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.008 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.202 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.283 g
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 | -36.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +243.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1799.3% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
16.72 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
~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 Cholesterol |
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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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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.28µg | 0.32µg | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.283g | 5.375g | 34% |
| Selenium | 17.2µg | 31% | |
| Sodium | 427mg | 1042mg | 27% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.202g | 14.448g | 26% |
| Fats | 11.55g | 28.01g | 25% |
| Iron | 2.41mg | 0.88mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.88mg | 18% | |
| Phosphorus | 124mg | 252mg | 18% |
| Zinc | 2.69mg | 0.87mg | 17% |
| Folate | 56µg | 14% | |
| Cholesterol | 39mg | 82mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.344mg | 0.197mg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 4.008g | 6.343g | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.14mg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.183mg | 0.08mg | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 1.2mg | 8% | |
| Calories | 244kcal | 384kcal | 7% |
| Starch | 16.72g | 7% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.452mg | 5.42mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 0g | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.199mg | 0.298mg | 4% |
| Fructose | 2.2g | 0g | 3% |
| Calcium | 84mg | 117mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.107mg | 0.082mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 20µg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 227mg | 244mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 25mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 22.17g | 18.79g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 1% | |
| Protein | 14.1g | 14.17g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 20.57g | 18.79g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.13g | 0g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.724g | 0.214g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.108mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.467mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.416mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.864mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.615mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.205mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.542mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.516mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.337mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.764g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.045g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.029g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.023g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.343g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your 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
32%
25%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
54%
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.