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

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What are the main differences between Chicken sandwich and KFC Fried Chicken?

  • Chicken sandwich is richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin E, and Vitamin B2, yet KFC Fried Chicken is richer in Phosphorus.
  • KFC Fried Chicken's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 21% higher.
  • Chicken sandwich has 3 times more Vitamin B1 than KFC Fried Chicken. Chicken sandwich has 0.23mg of Vitamin B1, while KFC Fried Chicken has 0.08mg.
  • Chicken sandwich contains less Sodium.

We used Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles and KFC, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Skin and Breading types in this comparison.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 17% 22% 66% 22% 17% 79% 98% 29% 109%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 35% 22% 33% 27% 24% 108% 136% 39% 94%
Contains more IronIron +101.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -27.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +15.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +101.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +22.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +42.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +36.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +36.1%
~equal in Magnesium ~25mg
~equal in Potassium ~244mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 2.7% 1.9% 48% 3% 58% 69% 145% 72% 88% 16% 21% 35% 19%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 4% 24% 0% 20% 45% 102% 53% 32% 40% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +100.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +52.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +42.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +173.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +106.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +146.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 11% 21% 49% 3%
Protein: 16.28 g
Fats: 11.19 g
Carbs: 20.89 g
Water: 48.94 g
Other: 2.7 g
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
Contains more ProteinProtein +14.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +11.2%
Contains more WaterWater +37.8%
Contains more FatsFats +150.3%
Contains more OtherOther +30%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 46% 32%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.123 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.177 g
24% 55% 21%
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 -66.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +222.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +69.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
82% 6% 4% 5% 4%
Starch: 16.5 g
Sucrose: 1.15 g
Glucose: 0.79 g
Fructose: 0.97 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.73 g
Galactose: 0 g
100%
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 GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~16.72g
~equal in Lactose ~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.
Chicken sandwich KFC Fried Chicken
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken sandwich KFC Fried Chicken Opinion
Calories 250kcal 384kcal KFC Fried Chicken
Protein 16.28g 14.17g Chicken sandwich
Fats 11.19g 28.01g KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin C 0.8mg Chicken sandwich
Net carbs 19.49g 18.79g Chicken sandwich
Carbs 20.89g 18.79g Chicken sandwich
Cholesterol 35mg 82mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin D 5IU Chicken sandwich
Magnesium 24mg 25mg KFC Fried Chicken
Calcium 58mg 117mg KFC Fried Chicken
Potassium 245mg 244mg Chicken sandwich
Iron 1.77mg 0.88mg Chicken sandwich
Sugar 3.64g 0g KFC Fried Chicken
Fiber 1.4g 0g Chicken sandwich
Copper 0.067mg 0.082mg KFC Fried Chicken
Zinc 0.61mg 0.87mg KFC Fried Chicken
Starch 16.5g 16.72g KFC Fried Chicken
Phosphorus 185mg 252mg KFC Fried Chicken
Sodium 753mg 1042mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin A 32IU 66IU KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin A 3µg 20µg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin E 2.41mg 1.2mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin D 0.1µg Chicken sandwich
Manganese 0.219mg 0.298mg KFC Fried Chicken
Selenium 19.9µg 17.2µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.23mg 0.08mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.197mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B3 7.72mg 5.42mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.88mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.383mg 0.14mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.13µg 0.32µg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin K 8.5µg Chicken sandwich
Folate 47µg Chicken sandwich
Trans Fat 0.03g 0.214g Chicken sandwich
Choline 35.3mg Chicken sandwich
Saturated Fat 2.123g 6.343g Chicken sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 4.481g 14.448g KFC Fried Chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 3.177g 5.375g KFC Fried Chicken
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
Fructose 0.97g 0g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.002g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0.003g
Omega-3 - ALA 0.197g 0.764g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0.006g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.002g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g 0.045g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g 0.029g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0.023g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.884g 4.343g KFC Fried Chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken sandwich KFC Fried Chicken
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
45%
Chicken sandwich
25%
KFC Fried Chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Chicken sandwich
54%
KFC Fried Chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
KFC Fried Chicken
KFC Fried Chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.64g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
KFC Fried Chicken
KFC Fried Chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food is richer in minerals?
KFC Fried Chicken
KFC Fried Chicken is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 289mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.22g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Chicken sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170295/nutrients
  2. KFC Fried Chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170738/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.