Chicken McNuggets vs. KFC Fried Chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between chicken McNuggets and kFC Fried Chicken
- Chicken McNuggets have more vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and vitamin B1; however, kFC Fried Chicken is higher in calcium, manganese, vitamin B2, and monounsaturated fat.
- KFC Fried Chicken covers your daily need for sodium, 21% more than chicken McNuggets.
- Chicken McNuggets have 3 times more vitamin B6 than kFC Fried Chicken. While chicken McNuggets have 0.398mg of vitamin B6, kFC Fried Chicken has only 0.14mg.
- Chicken McNuggets have less sodium.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison McDONALD'S, Chicken McNUGGETS 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 less SodiumSodium | -45.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +963.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +67.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +47.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +112.9% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +36.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +184.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +79.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
15.79 g
Fats:
19.81 g
Carbs:
15.09 g
Water:
47.13 g
Other:
2.18 g
Protein:
14.17 g
Fats:
28.01 g
Carbs:
18.79 g
Water:
35.52 g
Other:
3.51 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +11.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +32.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +41.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +24.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +61% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.261 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.61 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 | -48.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +77.6% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~5.375g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.08 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 | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
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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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| Selenium | 17.2µg | 31% | |
| Sodium | 566mg | 1042mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.398mg | 0.14mg | 20% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.134g | 14.448g | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 3.261g | 6.343g | 14% |
| Fats | 19.81g | 28.01g | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 44mg | 82mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.4mg | 5.42mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 117mg | 11% |
| Vitamin E | 1.2mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.11mg | 0.197mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.16mg | 0.08mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.14mg | 0.298mg | 7% |
| Starch | 16.72g | 7% | |
| Copper | 0.049mg | 0.082mg | 4% |
| Calories | 302kcal | 384kcal | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.59mg | 0.87mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 272mg | 252mg | 3% |
| Protein | 15.79g | 14.17g | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 20µg | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.61g | 5.375g | 2% |
| Carbs | 15.09g | 18.79g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 15.09g | 18.79g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 24mg | 25mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 252mg | 244mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.89mg | 0.88mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.08g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.88mg | 0.88mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.33µg | 0.32µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.114g | 0.214g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.108mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.467mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.416mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.864mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.615mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.205mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.542mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.516mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.337mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.296g | 0.764g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.004g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.025g | 0.045g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | 0.029g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.014g | 0.023g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.105g | 4.343g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken McNuggets is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken McNuggets contains less Sodium (difference - 476mg)
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.