KFC Fried Chicken vs. McChicken Sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are KFC Fried Chicken and McChicken Sandwich different?
- KFC Fried Chicken is higher in Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B12, however, McChicken Sandwich is richer in Vitamin B1, Iron, and Fiber.
- Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from KFC Fried Chicken is 20% higher.
- KFC Fried Chicken contains 3 times more Cholesterol than McChicken Sandwich. While KFC Fried Chicken contains 82mg of Cholesterol, McChicken Sandwich contains only 27mg.
KFC, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Skin and Breading and McDONALD'S, McCHICKEN Sandwich are the varieties used in this article.
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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
+33%
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Magnesium
+25%
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Phosphorus
+81.3%
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Potassium
+41%
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Zinc
+38.1%
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Iron
+97.7%
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Sodium
-40.1%
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Manganese
+20.1%
Equal in Copper - 0.082
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Calcium
+33%
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Magnesium
+25%
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Phosphorus
+81.3%
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Potassium
+41%
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Zinc
+38.1%
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Iron
+97.7%
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Sodium
-40.1%
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Manganese
+20.1%
Equal in Copper - 0.082
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 B3
+37.5%
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Vitamin B12
+68.4%
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Vitamin B1
+165%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.2
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Vitamin B3
+37.5%
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Vitamin B12
+68.4%
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Vitamin B1
+165%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.2
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+35.9%
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Fats
+112%
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Other
+53.9%
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Carbs
+48.9%
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Water
+29.8%
Protein:
14.17 g
Fats:
28.01 g
Carbs:
18.79 g
Water:
35.52 g
Other:
3.51 g
Protein:
10.43 g
Fats:
13.21 g
Carbs:
27.97 g
Water:
46.11 g
Other:
2.28 g
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Protein
+35.9%
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Fats
+112%
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+53.9%
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Carbs
+48.9%
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Water
+29.8%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+228.3%
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Saturated Fat
-63%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 4.964
Saturated Fat:
6.343 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
14.448 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
5.375 g
Saturated Fat:
2.346 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
4.401 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
4.964 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+228.3%
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Saturated Fat
-63%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 4.964
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Starch
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Fructose
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Maltose
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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:
0.17 g
Glucose:
1.03 g
Fructose:
1.93 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.43 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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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 18.79g | 26.67g |
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| Protein | 14.17g | 10.43g |
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| Fats | 28.01g | 13.21g |
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| Carbs | 18.79g | 27.97g |
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| Calories | 384kcal | 273kcal |
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| Starch | 16.72g |
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| Fructose | 0g | 1.93g |
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| Sugar | 0g | 3.57g |
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| Fiber | 0g | 1.3g |
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| Calcium | 117mg | 88mg |
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| Iron | 0.88mg | 1.74mg |
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| Magnesium | 25mg | 20mg |
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| Phosphorus | 252mg | 139mg |
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| Potassium | 244mg | 173mg |
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| Sodium | 1042mg | 624mg |
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| Zinc | 0.87mg | 0.63mg |
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| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.082mg | |
| Manganese | 0.298mg | 0.358mg |
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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 B1 | 0.08mg | 0.212mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.197mg | 0.2mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.42mg | 3.942mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.88mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.14mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.32µg | 0.19µg |
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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 | 27mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.214g | 0.079g |
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| Saturated Fat | 6.343g | 2.346g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | 0.003g | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.002g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0.002g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 14.448g | 4.401g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.375g | 4.964g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.023g | 0.009g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.343g | 4.396g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.045g | 0.016g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.764g | 0.43g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.002g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.029g | 0.01g |
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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%
16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
35%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
McChicken Sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 418mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McChicken Sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McChicken Sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.997g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
KFC Fried Chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.57g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
KFC Fried Chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in minerals?
KFC Fried Chicken is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
KFC Fried Chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)