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KFC Fried Chicken vs. Chicken Quesadilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between KFC Fried Chicken and Chicken Quesadilla

  • KFC Fried Chicken has more Vitamin B3, and Vitamin E , however, Chicken Quesadilla has more Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Fiber, and Selenium.
  • Chicken Quesadilla's daily need coverage for Calcium is 15% more.
  • KFC Fried Chicken has 4 times more Vitamin E than Chicken Quesadilla. KFC Fried Chicken has 1.2mg of Vitamin E , while Chicken Quesadilla has 0.29mg.
  • Chicken Quesadilla is lower in Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are KFC, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Skin and Breading and Fast foods, quesadilla, with chicken.

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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.
Contains more Potassium +33.3%
Contains more Manganese +12%
Contains more Calcium +129.9%
Contains more Iron +101.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.2%
Contains less Sodium -28.5%
Contains more Zinc +63.2%
Contains more Selenium +20.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 25
Equal in Copper - 0.076
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 33% 18% 108% 22% 136% 24% 28% 39% 94%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 81% 67% 18% 135% 17% 98% 39% 26% 35% 114%
Contains more Potassium +33.3%
Contains more Manganese +12%
Contains more Calcium +129.9%
Contains more Iron +101.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.2%
Contains less Sodium -28.5%
Contains more Zinc +63.2%
Contains more Selenium +20.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 25
Equal in Copper - 0.076

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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Contains more Vitamin E +313.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +29%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +68.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +310.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.18
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 17% 6% 6% 1% 50% 42% 79% 0% 19% 39% 24% 6%
Contains more Vitamin E +313.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +29%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +68.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +310.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.18

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +83.7%
Contains more Other +15.5%
Contains more Carbs +27.9%
Contains more Water +20%
Equal in Protein - 15.05
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
15% 15% 24% 43% 3%
Protein: 15.05 g
Fats: 15.25 g
Carbs: 24.04 g
Water: 42.62 g
Other: 3.04 g
Contains more Fats +83.7%
Contains more Other +15.5%
Contains more Carbs +27.9%
Contains more Water +20%
Equal in Protein - 15.05

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +283.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +31.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 6.154
24% 55% 21%
Saturated Fat: 6.343 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.448 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.375 g
44% 27% 29%
Saturated Fat: 6.154 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.765 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.094 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +283.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +31.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 6.154

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Equal in Starch - 17.1
100%
Starch: 16.72 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
90% 2% 2% 3% 2%
Starch: 17.1 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.43 g
Fructose: 0.4 g
Lactose: 0.53 g
Maltose: 0.43 g
Galactose: 0.08 g
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Equal in Starch - 17.1

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
KFC Fried Chicken Chicken Quesadilla
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient KFC Fried Chicken Chicken Quesadilla Opinion
Net carbs 18.79g 22.34g Chicken Quesadilla
Protein 14.17g 15.05g Chicken Quesadilla
Fats 28.01g 15.25g KFC Fried Chicken
Carbs 18.79g 24.04g Chicken Quesadilla
Calories 384kcal 294kcal KFC Fried Chicken
Starch 16.72g 17.1g Chicken Quesadilla
Fructose 0g 0.4g Chicken Quesadilla
Sugar 0g 1.88g KFC Fried Chicken
Fiber 0g 1.7g Chicken Quesadilla
Calcium 117mg 269mg Chicken Quesadilla
Iron 0.88mg 1.77mg Chicken Quesadilla
Magnesium 25mg 25mg
Phosphorus 252mg 313mg Chicken Quesadilla
Potassium 244mg 183mg KFC Fried Chicken
Sodium 1042mg 745mg Chicken Quesadilla
Zinc 0.87mg 1.42mg Chicken Quesadilla
Copper 0.082mg 0.076mg KFC Fried Chicken
Manganese 0.298mg 0.266mg KFC Fried Chicken
Selenium 17.2µg 20.8µg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin A 66IU 271IU Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin A RAE 20µg 72µg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin E 1.2mg 0.29mg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin D 8IU Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin D 0.2µg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin C 0.1mg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.2mg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 0.18mg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin B3 5.42mg 4.2mg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin B5 0.88mg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin B6 0.14mg 0.08mg KFC Fried Chicken
Folate 52µg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin B12 0.32µg 0.19µg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin K 2.4µg Chicken Quesadilla
Tryptophan 0.108mg KFC Fried Chicken
Threonine 0.467mg KFC Fried Chicken
Isoleucine 0.416mg KFC Fried Chicken
Leucine 0.864mg KFC Fried Chicken
Lysine 0.615mg KFC Fried Chicken
Methionine 0.205mg KFC Fried Chicken
Phenylalanine 0.542mg KFC Fried Chicken
Valine 0.516mg KFC Fried Chicken
Histidine 0.337mg KFC Fried Chicken
Cholesterol 82mg 37mg Chicken Quesadilla
Trans Fat 0.214g 0.322g KFC Fried Chicken
Saturated Fat 6.343g 6.154g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0.002g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0.006g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.006g
Monounsaturated Fat 14.448g 3.765g KFC Fried Chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 5.375g 4.094g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.023g 0.007g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.343g 3.427g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.045g 0.004g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.764g 0.454g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g 0.001g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g 0.014g KFC Fried Chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
KFC Fried Chicken Chicken Quesadilla
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
27%
KFC Fried Chicken
24%
Chicken Quesadilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
KFC Fried Chicken
62%
Chicken Quesadilla

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
KFC Fried Chicken
KFC Fried Chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.88g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
KFC Fried Chicken
KFC Fried Chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken Quesadilla
Chicken Quesadilla contains less Sodium (difference - 297mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken Quesadilla
Chicken Quesadilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken Quesadilla
Chicken Quesadilla is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.189g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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.

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. KFC Fried Chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170738/nutrients
  2. Chicken Quesadilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170765/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.