Chicken fingers vs. KFC Fried Chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Chicken fingers and KFC Fried Chicken
- Chicken fingers have more Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin E, and Vitamin B5, however, KFC Fried Chicken is higher in Calcium, and Vitamin B12.
- Chicken fingers covers your daily Vitamin B6 needs 22% more than KFC Fried Chicken.
- Chicken fingers have less Sodium.
Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, chicken tenders and KFC, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Skin and Breading.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +12% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +52.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +11.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -26.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +588.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +20.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +18.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +22.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +30.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +164.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +37.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +51.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +41.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +204.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +10.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +100% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
19.22 g
Fats:
13.95 g
Carbs:
17.25 g
Water:
46.64 g
Other:
2.94 g
Protein:
14.17 g
Fats:
28.01 g
Carbs:
18.79 g
Water:
35.52 g
Other:
3.51 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +35.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +31.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +100.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +19.4% |
~equal in
Carbs
~18.79g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
2.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.783 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
6.343 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
14.448 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.375 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -60.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +199.1% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~5.375g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
17.03 g
Sucrose:
0.4 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 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
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
~equal in
Starch
~16.72g
~equal in
Glucose
~0g
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Fructose
~0g
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Lactose
~0g
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Maltose
~0g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 271kcal | 384kcal |
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| Protein | 19.22g | 14.17g |
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| Fats | 13.95g | 28.01g |
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| Vitamin C | 1.1mg |
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| Net carbs | 16.05g | 18.79g |
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| Carbs | 17.25g | 18.79g |
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| Cholesterol | 48mg | 82mg |
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| Vitamin D | 7IU |
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| Magnesium | 28mg | 25mg |
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| Calcium | 17mg | 117mg |
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| Potassium | 373mg | 244mg |
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| Iron | 0.73mg | 0.88mg |
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| Sugar | 0.4g | 0g |
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| Fiber | 1.2g | 0g |
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| Copper | 0.069mg | 0.082mg |
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| Zinc | 0.71mg | 0.87mg |
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| Starch | 17.03g | 16.72g |
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| Phosphorus | 282mg | 252mg |
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| Sodium | 769mg | 1042mg |
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| Vitamin A | 11IU | 66IU |
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| Vitamin A | 3µg | 20µg |
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| Vitamin E | 3.17mg | 1.2mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.2µg |
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| Manganese | 0.228mg | 0.298mg |
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| Selenium | 17.5µg | 17.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.11mg | 0.08mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.179mg | 0.197mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 8.217mg | 5.42mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.244mg | 0.88mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.426mg | 0.14mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0.32µg |
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| Vitamin K | 8µg |
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| Folate | 19µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.052g | 0.214g |
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| Choline | 43.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.493g | 6.343g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.83g | 14.448g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.783g | 5.375g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.222mg | 0.108mg |
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| Threonine | 0.803mg | 0.467mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.845mg | 0.416mg |
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| Leucine | 1.553mg | 0.864mg |
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| Lysine | 1.616mg | 0.615mg |
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| Methionine | 0.518mg | 0.205mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.437mg | 0.542mg |
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| Valine | 0.908mg | 0.516mg |
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| Histidine | 0.655mg | 0.337mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.002g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 0.003g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.211g | 0.764g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.003g | 0.006g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | 0.045g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | 0.029g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | 0.023g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.439g | 4.343g |
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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
42%
25%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
KFC Fried Chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
KFC Fried Chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken fingers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken fingers contains less Sodium (difference - 273mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken fingers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.85g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken fingers is relatively richer in vitamins
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.