KFC vs BURGER KING
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Calories (kcal)
KFC 179
BURGER KING 286
Protein (g)
KFC 22.4
BURGER KING 14.6
Carbs (g)
KFC 0
BURGER KING 23.7
Fat (g)
KFC 9.96
BURGER KING 14.8
Fiber (g)
KFC —
BURGER KING 1.00
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
KFC, Fried Chicken, EXTRA CRISPY, Thigh, meat only, skin and breading removed — 22.4g vs 14.6g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
KFC, Fried Chicken, EXTRA CRISPY, Thigh, meat only, skin and breading removed — 179 vs 286 kcal per 100g.
Full Nutrition Comparison
All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher
| Nutrient | KFC | BURGER KING | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 179 kcal | 286 kcal | -37% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 65.7 g | 44.6 g | +47% |
| Protein | 22.4 g | 14.6 g | +54% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 9.96 g | 14.8 g | -33% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0 g | 23.7 g | -100% |
| Fiber, total dietary | — | 1.00 g | |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 2.71 g | 6.84 g | -60% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 4.16 g | 5.70 g | -27% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.057 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | 118 mg | 45.0 mg | +162% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | — | 0.200 mg | |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.055 mg | 0.303 mg | -82% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.245 mg | 0.240 mg | +2% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 5.32 mg | 3.40 mg | +56% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 1.35 mg | 0.230 mg | +487% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.288 mg | 0.090 mg | +220% |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0.530 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | — | 0.100 mg | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 21.0 mg | 93.0 mg | -77% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.960 mg | 2.50 mg | -62% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 22.0 mg | 24.0 mg | -8% |
| Phosphorus, P | 223 mg | 143 mg | +56% |
| Potassium, K | 271 mg | 178 mg | +52% |
| Sodium, Na | 558 mg | 602 mg | -7% |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.90 mg | 2.40 mg | -21% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.087 mg | 0.110 mg | -21% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.054 mg | 0.290 mg | -81% |
| Selenium, Se | 27.8 ug | 24.4 ug | +14% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 750 kj | 1198 kj | -37% |
| Ash | 1.98 g | 2.32 g | -15% |
| Total Sugars | — | 4.49 g | |
| Sucrose | — | 1.69 g | |
| Glucose | — | 0 g | |
| Fructose | — | 1.85 g | |
| Lactose | — | 0.070 g | |
| Maltose | — | 0.730 g | |
| Galactose | — | 0.150 g | |
| Starch | — | 18.6 g | |
| Retinol | 14.0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E — Beta-Tocopherol (β-Tocopherol) | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocopherol (γ-Tocopherol) | — | 0.480 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Delta-Tocopherol (δ-Tocopherol) | — | 0.140 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Beta-Tocotrienol (β-Tocotrienol) | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocotrienol (γ-Tocotrienol) | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Delta-Tocotrienol (δ-Tocotrienol) | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | — | 5.70 ug | |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone — K1 reduced form) | — | 0.700 ug | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0.002 g | 0.079 g | -97% |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0.001 g | 0.049 g | -98% |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0.001 g | 0.043 g | -98% |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0.003 g | 0.075 g | -96% |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.007 g | 0.105 g | -93% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.048 g | 0.684 g | -93% |
| SFA 15:0 (Pentadecanoic acid) | 0.006 g | 0.081 g | -93% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 2.04 g | 3.58 g | -43% |
| SFA 17:0 (Margaric acid) | 0.009 g | 0.139 g | -94% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.564 g | 1.96 g | -71% |
| SFA 20:0 (Arachidic acid) | 0.011 g | 0.028 g | -61% |
| SFA 22:0 (Behenic acid) | 0.009 g | 0.010 g | -10% |
| SFA 24:0 (Lignoceric acid) | 0.006 g | 0.010 g | -40% |
| MUFA 14:1 (Myristoleic acid) | 0.017 g | 0.088 g | -81% |
| MUFA 15:1 (Pentadecenoic acid) | 0.001 g | — | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.614 g | 0.459 g | +34% |
| MUFA 16:1 c (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid — cis) | 0.610 g | — | |
| MUFA 17:1 (Heptadecenoic acid) | 0.008 g | 0.083 g | -90% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 3.47 g | 5.05 g | -31% |
| MUFA 18:1 c (Omega-9, Oleic acid — cis) | 3.44 g | — | |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.040 g | 0.024 g | +67% |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0.002 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 22:1 c (Omega-9, Erucic acid — cis) | 0.002 g | — | |
| MUFA 24:1 c (Omega-9, Nervonic acid — cis) | 0.007 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 2.27 g | 1.52 g | +49% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 2.02 g | 1.36 g | +48% |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 (Omega-6, LA — Linoleic acid) | 1.99 g | 1.26 g | +58% |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs | 0.011 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:2 i | — | 0.104 g | |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.103 g | 0.123 g | -16% |
| PUFA 18:3 n-3 (Omega-3, ALA — Alpha-linolenic acid) | 0.087 g | 0.123 g | -29% |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 (Omega-6, GLA — Gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.016 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0.003 g | 0 g | |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 (Omega-6, Eicosadienoic acid) | 0.012 g | 0.005 g | +140% |
| PUFA 20:3 (DGLA family — Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.027 g | 0.011 g | +145% |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 (Omega-3, Eicosatrienoic acid) | 0.001 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:4 n-6 (Omega-6, AA — Arachidonic acid) | 0.026 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.073 g | 0.020 g | +265% |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0.003 g | 0 g | |
| PUFA 22:4 (Omega-6, Adrenic acid) | 0.020 g | — | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0.006 g | 0 g | |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0.004 g | 0 g | |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic | 0.038 g | — | |
| TFA 16:1 t | 0.004 g | — | |
| TFA 18:1 t | 0.034 g | — | |
| TFA 22:1 t | 0 g | — | |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined | 0.019 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic | 0.019 g | — | |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.171 g | 0.080 g | +114% |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.739 g | 0.500 g | +48% |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.658 g | 0.560 g | +17% |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.37 g | 1.09 g | +25% |
| Lysine (EAA) | 0.972 g | 0.940 g | +3% |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.324 g | 0.300 g | +8% |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.260 g | 0.200 g | +30% |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.857 g | 0.660 g | +30% |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.686 g | 0.430 g | +60% |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.816 g | 0.650 g | +26% |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 1.27 g | 0.770 g | +65% |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.534 g | 0.370 g | +44% |
| Alanine | 1.28 g | 0.620 g | +106% |
| Aspartic acid | 1.52 g | 0.970 g | +57% |
| Glutamic acid | 5.24 g | 3.12 g | +68% |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 1.88 g | 0.890 g | +112% |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 1.80 g | 1.17 g | +54% |
| Serine | 0.873 g | 0.600 g | +45% |
| Hydroxyproline | 0.615 g | 0.160 g | +284% |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA SR Legacy and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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Dig deeper — biggest differences
Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) +487% in KFC, Fried Chicken, EXTRA CRISPY, Thigh, meat only, skin and breading removed Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine +220% in KFC, Fried Chicken, EXTRA CRISPY, Thigh, meat only, skin and breading removed Thiamin (Vitamin B1) -82% in KFC, Fried Chicken, EXTRA CRISPY, Thigh, meat only, skin and breading removed Manganese, Mn -81% in KFC, Fried Chicken, EXTRA CRISPY, Thigh, meat only, skin and breading removed
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