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

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Differences between Veggie burger and KFC Fried Chicken

  • KFC Fried Chicken contains less Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, Manganese, Fiber, Iron, Copper, and Vitamin B6 than Veggie burger.
  • Veggie burger's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 214% higher.
  • The amount of Sodium in Veggie burger 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.
Veggie burger
Veggie burger
9
:
1
KFC Fried Chicken
KFC Fried Chicken
Contains more Calcium +16.2%
Contains more Iron +173.9%
Contains more Magnesium +124%
Contains more Potassium +36.5%
Contains less Sodium -45.4%
Contains more Zinc +44.8%
Contains more Copper +143.9%
Contains more Manganese +219.1%
Contains more Selenium +31.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.3%
Veggie burger
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 41% 91% 40% 89% 30% 75% 35% 67% 125% 124%
KFC Fried Chicken
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 33% 18% 108% 22% 136% 24% 28% 39% 94%
Contains more Calcium +16.2%
Contains more Iron +173.9%
Contains more Magnesium +124%
Contains more Potassium +36.5%
Contains less Sodium -45.4%
Contains more Zinc +44.8%
Contains more Copper +143.9%
Contains more Manganese +219.1%
Contains more Selenium +31.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +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.
Veggie burger
Veggie burger
8
:
4
KFC Fried Chicken
KFC Fried Chicken
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3213.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +116.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +528.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +312.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +421.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +204.5%
Veggie burger
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 0% 15% 663% 57% 71% 18% 70% 93% 252% 11%
KFC Fried Chicken
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 B1 +3213.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +116.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +528.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +312.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +421.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +204.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Veggie burger
Veggie burger
2
:
3
KFC Fried Chicken
KFC Fried Chicken
Contains more Protein +10.8%
Contains more Water +72.3%
Contains more Fats +344.6%
Contains more Carbs +31.7%
Contains more Other +39.3%
Equal in Protein - 14.17
Veggie burger
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
KFC Fried Chicken
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 Protein +10.8%
Contains more Water +72.3%
Contains more Fats +344.6%
Contains more Carbs +31.7%
Contains more Other +39.3%
Equal in Protein - 14.17

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Veggie burger
Veggie burger
1
:
2
KFC Fried Chicken
KFC Fried Chicken
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +712.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +165.7%
Veggie burger
27% 34% 39%
Saturated Fat: 1.44 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.023 g
KFC Fried Chicken
24% 55% 21%
Saturated Fat: 6.343 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.448 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.375 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +712.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +165.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Veggie burger
Veggie burger
4
:
1
KFC Fried Chicken
KFC Fried Chicken
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +189.3%
Veggie burger
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
KFC Fried Chicken
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 Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +189.3%

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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Opinion
Net carbs 9.37g 18.79g KFC Fried Chicken
Protein 15.7g 14.17g Veggie burger
Fats 6.3g 28.01g KFC Fried Chicken
Carbs 14.27g 18.79g KFC Fried Chicken
Calories 177kcal 384kcal KFC Fried Chicken
Starch 5.78g 16.72g KFC Fried Chicken
Fructose 0.13g 0g Veggie burger
Sugar 1.07g 0g KFC Fried Chicken
Fiber 4.9g 0g Veggie burger
Calcium 136mg 117mg Veggie burger
Iron 2.41mg 0.88mg Veggie burger
Magnesium 56mg 25mg Veggie burger
Phosphorus 206mg 252mg KFC Fried Chicken
Potassium 333mg 244mg Veggie burger
Sodium 569mg 1042mg Veggie burger
Zinc 1.26mg 0.87mg Veggie burger
Copper 0.2mg 0.082mg Veggie burger
Manganese 0.951mg 0.298mg Veggie burger
Selenium 22.6µg 17.2µg Veggie burger
Vitamin A 16IU 66IU KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 20µg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin E 0.23mg 1.2mg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin C 4.5mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B1 2.651mg 0.08mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B2 0.244mg 0.197mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B3 3.753mg 5.42mg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin B5 0.289mg 0.88mg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin B6 0.303mg 0.14mg Veggie burger
Folate 124µg Veggie burger
Vitamin B12 2.01µg 0.32µg Veggie burger
Vitamin K 4.2µg Veggie burger
Tryptophan 0.162mg 0.108mg Veggie burger
Threonine 0.605mg 0.467mg Veggie burger
Isoleucine 0.78mg 0.416mg Veggie burger
Leucine 1.399mg 0.864mg Veggie burger
Lysine 1.004mg 0.615mg Veggie burger
Methionine 0.291mg 0.205mg Veggie burger
Phenylalanine 0.885mg 0.542mg Veggie burger
Valine 0.89mg 0.516mg Veggie burger
Histidine 0.465mg 0.337mg Veggie burger
Cholesterol 5mg 82mg Veggie burger
Trans Fat 0.214g Veggie burger
Saturated Fat 1.44g 6.343g Veggie burger
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.002g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g KFC Fried Chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 1.778g 14.448g KFC Fried Chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 2.023g 5.375g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.023g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.343g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.045g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.081g 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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Veggie burger 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
104%
Veggie burger
27%
KFC Fried Chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Veggie burger
54%
KFC Fried Chicken

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger contains less Sodium (difference - 473mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 77mg)
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.

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