Fast food vs. KFC Fried Chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between fast food and kFC Fried Chicken
- Fast food has more iron, vitamin B12, vitamin B1, zinc, and vitamin B2, while kFC Fried Chicken has more phosphorus and vitamin B5.
- KFC Fried Chicken's daily need coverage for sodium is 31% higher.
- KFC Fried Chicken contains 4 times less vitamin B1 than fast food. Fast food contains 0.317mg of vitamin B1, while kFC Fried Chicken contains 0.08mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in fast food is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain 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 IronIron | +247.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +47.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +189.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -68.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +19.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +18% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +88.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +23.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +88.1% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +296.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +84.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +51.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +178.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +122.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +215.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +66% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
16.52 g
Fats:
12.01 g
Carbs:
31.5 g
Water:
38.45 g
Other:
1.52 g
Protein:
14.17 g
Fats:
28.01 g
Carbs:
18.79 g
Water:
35.52 g
Other:
3.51 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +16.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +67.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +133.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +130.9% |
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Water
~35.52g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.493 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.68 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 | -29.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +198.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +219.9% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
22.87 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
2.05 g
Fructose:
2.27 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.57 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 StarchStarch | +36.8% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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Sucrose
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Lactose
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Galactose
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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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 331mg | 1042mg | 31% |
| Iron | 3.06mg | 0.88mg | 27% |
| Fats | 12.01g | 28.01g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.68g | 5.375g | 25% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.835g | 14.448g | 24% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.89µg | 0.32µg | 24% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.317mg | 0.08mg | 20% |
| Folate | 80µg | 20% | |
| Phosphorus | 134mg | 252mg | 17% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 82mg | 16% |
| Zinc | 2.52mg | 0.87mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.363mg | 0.197mg | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 4.493g | 6.343g | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.53mg | 0.88mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 0g | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.212mg | 0.14mg | 6% |
| Selenium | 20.3µg | 17.2µg | 6% |
| Calcium | 62mg | 117mg | 6% |
| Choline | 34.4mg | 6% | |
| Protein | 16.52g | 14.17g | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 1.2mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 4.9µg | 4% | |
| Calories | 297kcal | 384kcal | 4% |
| Carbs | 31.5g | 18.79g | 4% |
| Copper | 0.121mg | 0.082mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.357mg | 0.298mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 2.27g | 0g | 3% |
| Starch | 22.87g | 16.72g | 3% |
| Potassium | 197mg | 244mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 9µg | 20µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.617mg | 5.42mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 29.8g | 18.79g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 25mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.88g | 0g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.514g | 0.214g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.144mg | 0.108mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.46mg | 0.467mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.642mg | 0.416mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.13mg | 0.864mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.785mg | 0.615mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.306mg | 0.205mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.67mg | 0.542mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.728mg | 0.516mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.402mg | 0.337mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.121g | 0.764g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.009g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | 0.045g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.009g | 0.029g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g | 0.023g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.391g | 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 - 4.88g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
KFC Fried Chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fast food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 49mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fast food contains less Sodium (difference - 711mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fast food is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.85g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food 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.