Chicken sandwich vs. KFC Fried Chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Chicken sandwich and KFC Fried Chicken?
- Chicken sandwich is richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin E , and Vitamin B2, yet KFC Fried Chicken is richer in Phosphorus.
- KFC Fried Chicken's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 21% higher.
- Chicken sandwich has 3 times more Vitamin B1 than KFC Fried Chicken. Chicken sandwich has 0.23mg of Vitamin B1, while KFC Fried Chicken has 0.08mg.
- Chicken sandwich contains less Sodium.
We used Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles and KFC, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Skin and Breading types in this comparison.
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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.
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Iron
+101.1%
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Sodium
-27.7%
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Selenium
+15.7%
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Calcium
+101.7%
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Phosphorus
+36.2%
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Zinc
+42.6%
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Copper
+22.4%
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Manganese
+36.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 25
Equal in Potassium - 244
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Iron
+101.1%
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Sodium
-27.7%
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Selenium
+15.7%
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Calcium
+101.7%
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Phosphorus
+36.2%
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Zinc
+42.6%
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Copper
+22.4%
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Manganese
+36.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 25
Equal in Potassium - 244
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.
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Vitamin E
+100.8%
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Vitamin B1
+187.5%
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Vitamin B2
+52.3%
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Vitamin B3
+42.4%
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Vitamin B5
+36.4%
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Vitamin B6
+173.6%
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Vitamin A
+106.3%
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Vitamin B12
+146.2%
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Vitamin E
+100.8%
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Vitamin B1
+187.5%
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Vitamin B2
+52.3%
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Vitamin B3
+42.4%
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Vitamin B5
+36.4%
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Vitamin B6
+173.6%
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Vitamin A
+106.3%
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Vitamin B12
+146.2%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+14.9%
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Carbs
+11.2%
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Water
+37.8%
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Fats
+150.3%
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Other
+30%
Protein:
16.28 g
Fats:
11.19 g
Carbs:
20.89 g
Water:
48.94 g
Other:
2.7 g
Protein:
14.17 g
Fats:
28.01 g
Carbs:
18.79 g
Water:
35.52 g
Other:
3.51 g
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Protein
+14.9%
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Carbs
+11.2%
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Water
+37.8%
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Fats
+150.3%
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Other
+30%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-66.5%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+222.4%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+69.2%
Saturated Fat:
2.123 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.177 g
Saturated Fat:
6.343 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
14.448 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
5.375 g
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Saturated Fat
-66.5%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+222.4%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+69.2%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Equal in Starch - 16.72
Starch:
16.5 g
Sucrose:
1.15 g
Glucose:
0.79 g
Fructose:
0.97 g
Lactose:
0 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
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Equal in Starch - 16.72
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 19.49g | 18.79g |
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| Protein | 16.28g | 14.17g |
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| Fats | 11.19g | 28.01g |
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| Carbs | 20.89g | 18.79g |
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| Calories | 250kcal | 384kcal |
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| Starch | 16.5g | 16.72g |
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| Fructose | 0.97g | 0g |
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| Sugar | 3.64g | 0g |
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| Fiber | 1.4g | 0g |
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| Calcium | 58mg | 117mg |
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| Iron | 1.77mg | 0.88mg |
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| Magnesium | 24mg | 25mg |
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| Phosphorus | 185mg | 252mg |
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| Potassium | 245mg | 244mg |
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| Sodium | 753mg | 1042mg |
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| Zinc | 0.61mg | 0.87mg |
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| Copper | 0.067mg | 0.082mg |
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| Manganese | 0.219mg | 0.298mg |
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| Selenium | 19.9µg | 17.2µg |
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| Vitamin A | 32IU | 66IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 3µg | 20µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.41mg | 1.2mg |
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| Vitamin D | 5IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.8mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.23mg | 0.08mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.3mg | 0.197mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 7.72mg | 5.42mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.2mg | 0.88mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.383mg | 0.14mg |
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| Folate | 47µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.13µg | 0.32µg |
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| Vitamin K | 8.5µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.108mg |
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| Threonine | 0.467mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.416mg |
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| Leucine | 0.864mg |
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| Lysine | 0.615mg |
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| Methionine | 0.205mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.542mg |
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| Valine | 0.516mg |
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| Histidine | 0.337mg |
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| Cholesterol | 35mg | 82mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 0.214g |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.123g | 6.343g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | 0.003g | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0.002g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.003g | 0.006g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.481g | 14.448g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.177g | 5.375g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | 0.023g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.884g | 4.343g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.009g | 0.045g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.197g | 0.764g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | 0.029g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
47%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
KFC Fried Chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.64g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
KFC Fried Chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food is richer in minerals?
KFC Fried Chicken is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 289mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.22g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)