KFC Fried Chicken vs. Chicken McNuggets — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between KFC Fried Chicken and Chicken McNuggets
- KFC Fried Chicken has more Calcium, Manganese, Vitamin B2, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Chicken McNuggets are higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1.
- KFC Fried Chicken covers your daily need of Sodium 21% more than Chicken McNuggets.
- KFC Fried Chicken has 11 times more Calcium than Chicken McNuggets. While KFC Fried Chicken has 117mg of Calcium, Chicken McNuggets have only 11mg.
- Chicken McNuggets have less Saturated Fat.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison KFC, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Skin and Breading and McDONALD'S, Chicken McNUGGETS.
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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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Calcium
+963.6%
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Zinc
+47.5%
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Copper
+67.3%
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Manganese
+112.9%
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Sodium
-45.7%
Equal in Iron - 0.89
Equal in Magnesium - 24
Equal in Phosphorus - 272
Equal in Potassium - 252
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Calcium
+963.6%
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Zinc
+47.5%
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Copper
+67.3%
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Manganese
+112.9%
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Sodium
-45.7%
Equal in Iron - 0.89
Equal in Magnesium - 24
Equal in Phosphorus - 272
Equal in Potassium - 252
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 B2
+79.1%
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Vitamin B1
+100%
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Vitamin B3
+36.5%
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Vitamin B6
+184.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.88
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.33
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Vitamin B2
+79.1%
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Vitamin B1
+100%
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Vitamin B3
+36.5%
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Vitamin B6
+184.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.88
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.33
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+41.4%
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Carbs
+24.5%
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Other
+61%
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Protein
+11.4%
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Water
+32.7%
Protein:
14.17 g
Fats:
28.01 g
Carbs:
18.79 g
Water:
35.52 g
Other:
3.51 g
Protein:
15.79 g
Fats:
19.81 g
Carbs:
15.09 g
Water:
47.13 g
Other:
2.18 g
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Fats
+41.4%
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Carbs
+24.5%
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Other
+61%
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Protein
+11.4%
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Water
+32.7%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+77.6%
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Saturated Fat
-48.6%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 5.61
Saturated Fat:
6.343 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
14.448 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
5.375 g
Saturated Fat:
3.261 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
8.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
5.61 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+77.6%
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Saturated Fat
-48.6%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 5.61
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Starch
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Sucrose
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Starch:
16.72 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.08 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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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 Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 18.79g | 15.09g |
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| Protein | 14.17g | 15.79g |
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| Fats | 28.01g | 19.81g |
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| Carbs | 18.79g | 15.09g |
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| Calories | 384kcal | 302kcal |
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| Starch | 16.72g |
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| Sugar | 0g | 0.08g |
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| Calcium | 117mg | 11mg |
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| Iron | 0.88mg | 0.89mg |
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| Magnesium | 25mg | 24mg |
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| Phosphorus | 252mg | 272mg |
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| Potassium | 244mg | 252mg |
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| Sodium | 1042mg | 566mg |
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| Zinc | 0.87mg | 0.59mg |
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| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.049mg |
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| Manganese | 0.298mg | 0.14mg |
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| Selenium | 17.2µg |
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| Vitamin A | 66IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 20µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.2mg |
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| Vitamin C | 1.2mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.08mg | 0.16mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.197mg | 0.11mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.42mg | 7.4mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.88mg | 0.88mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.14mg | 0.398mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.32µg | 0.33µg |
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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 | 82mg | 44mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.214g | 0.114g |
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| Saturated Fat | 6.343g | 3.261g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | 0.003g | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.002g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0.004g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 14.448g | 8.134g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.375g | 5.61g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.023g | 0.014g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.343g | 5.105g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.045g | 0.025g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.764g | 0.296g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.002g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.029g | 0.015g |
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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
27%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
32%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
KFC Fried Chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.08g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
KFC Fried Chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is richer in minerals?
KFC Fried Chicken is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken McNuggets contains less Sodium (difference - 476mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken McNuggets is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken McNuggets is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.082g)
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.