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Veggie burger vs. KFC Fried Chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between veggie burgers and kFC Fried Chicken

  • KFC Fried Chicken contains less vitamin B1, vitamin B12, manganese, fiber, iron, copper, and vitamin B6 than veggie burgers.
  • Veggie burgers' daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 214% higher.
  • The amount of sodium in veggie burgers is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Veggie burgers or soyburgers, unprepared 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 40% 41% 29% 90% 67% 34% 88% 74% 124% 123%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +124%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +16.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +36.5%
Contains more IronIron +173.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +143.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +44.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -45.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +219.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +31.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +22.3%

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.
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 15% 0.33% 4.6% 0% 663% 56% 70% 17% 70% 251% 11% 93% 11%
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% 6.7% 24% 0% 20% 45% 102% 53% 32% 40% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3213.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +23.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +116.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +528.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1900%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +421.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +204.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 6% 14% 61% 3%
Protein: 15.7 g
Fats: 6.3 g
Carbs: 14.27 g
Water: 61.21 g
Other: 2.52 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 WaterWater +72.3%
Contains more FatsFats +344.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +31.7%
Contains more OtherOther +39.3%
~equal in Protein ~14.17g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 34% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.44 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.023 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 -77.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +712.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +165.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
84% 9% 4% 2%
Starch: 5.78 g
Sucrose: 0.62 g
Glucose: 0.26 g
Fructose: 0.13 g
Lactose: 0.06 g
Maltose: 0 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 SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +189.3%
~equal in Maltose ~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.
Veggie burger KFC Fried Chicken
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Veggie burger KFC Fried Chicken DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 2.651mg 0.08mg 214%
Vitamin B12 2.01µg 0.32µg 70%
Fats 6.3g 28.01g 33%
Monounsaturated fat 1.778g 14.448g 32%
Folate 124µg 31%
Manganese 0.951mg 0.298mg 28%
Cholesterol 5mg 82mg 26%
Saturated fat 1.44g 6.343g 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.023g 5.375g 22%
Sodium 569mg 1042mg 21%
Fiber 4.9g 0g 20%
Iron 2.41mg 0.88mg 19%
Copper 0.2mg 0.082mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.303mg 0.14mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.289mg 0.88mg 12%
Vitamin B3 3.753mg 5.42mg 10%
Selenium 22.6µg 17.2µg 10%
Calories 177kcal 384kcal 10%
Phosphorus 206mg 252mg 7%
Magnesium 56mg 25mg 7%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 1.2mg 6%
Starch 5.78g 16.72g 5%
Vitamin C 4.5mg 5%
Choline 19.4mg 4%
Zinc 1.26mg 0.87mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.244mg 0.197mg 4%
Vitamin K 4.2µg 4%
Protein 15.7g 14.17g 3%
Potassium 333mg 244mg 3%
Carbs 14.27g 18.79g 2%
Vitamin A 1µg 20µg 2%
Calcium 136mg 117mg 2%
Net carbs 9.37g 18.79g N/A
Sugar 1.07g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0.214g N/A
Tryptophan 0.162mg 0.108mg 0%
Threonine 0.605mg 0.467mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.78mg 0.416mg 0%
Leucine 1.399mg 0.864mg 0%
Lysine 1.004mg 0.615mg 0%
Methionine 0.291mg 0.205mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.885mg 0.542mg 0%
Valine 0.89mg 0.516mg 0%
Histidine 0.465mg 0.337mg 0%
Fructose 0.13g 0g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.081g 0.764g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.045g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.023g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.343g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Veggie burger KFC Fried Chicken
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
97%
Veggie burger
25%
KFC Fried Chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Veggie burger
54%
KFC Fried Chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 77mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger contains less Sodium (difference - 473mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.903g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
KFC Fried Chicken
KFC Fried Chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.07g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
KFC Fried Chicken
KFC Fried Chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Veggie burger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174287/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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