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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.
Fast food
Fast food
7
:
3
KFC Fried Chicken
KFC Fried Chicken
Contains more Iron +247.7%
Contains less Sodium -68.2%
Contains more Zinc +189.7%
Contains more Copper +47.6%
Contains more Manganese +19.8%
Contains more Selenium +18%
Contains more Calcium +88.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +88.1%
Contains more Potassium +23.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 25
Fast food
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 115% 20% 58% 18% 44% 69% 41% 47% 111%
KFC Fried Chicken
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 33% 18% 108% 22% 136% 24% 28% 39% 94%
Contains more Iron +247.7%
Contains less Sodium -68.2%
Contains more Zinc +189.7%
Contains more Copper +47.6%
Contains more Manganese +19.8%
Contains more Selenium +18%
Contains more Calcium +88.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +88.1%
Contains more Potassium +23.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 25

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.
Fast food
Fast food
9
:
3
KFC Fried Chicken
KFC Fried Chicken
Contains more Vitamin B1 +296.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +84.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +51.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +178.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +29.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +215.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +66%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.42
Fast food
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 8% 3% 0% 80% 84% 106% 32% 49% 60% 112% 13%
KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 24% 0% 0% 20% 46% 102% 53% 33% 0% 40% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +296.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +84.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +51.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +178.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +29.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +215.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +66%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.42

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fast food
Fast food
3
:
2
KFC Fried Chicken
KFC Fried Chicken
Contains more Protein +16.6%
Contains more Carbs +67.6%
Contains more Fats +133.2%
Contains more Other +130.9%
Equal in Water - 35.52
Fast food
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 g
KFC Fried Chicken
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 Protein +16.6%
Contains more Carbs +67.6%
Contains more Fats +133.2%
Contains more Other +130.9%
Equal in Water - 35.52

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fast food
Fast food
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2
KFC Fried Chicken
KFC Fried Chicken
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +198.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +219.9%
Fast food
41% 44% 15%
Saturated Fat: 4.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.68 g
KFC Fried Chicken
24% 55% 21%
Saturated Fat: 6.343 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.448 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.375 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +198.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +219.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fast food
Fast food
4
:
0
KFC Fried Chicken
KFC Fried Chicken
Contains more Starch +36.8%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Fast food
82% 7% 8% 2%
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
KFC Fried Chicken
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 Starch +36.8%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fast food KFC Fried Chicken
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fast food KFC Fried Chicken Opinion
Net carbs 29.8g 18.79g Fast food
Protein 16.52g 14.17g Fast food
Fats 12.01g 28.01g KFC Fried Chicken
Carbs 31.5g 18.79g Fast food
Calories 297kcal 384kcal KFC Fried Chicken
Starch 22.87g 16.72g Fast food
Fructose 2.27g 0g Fast food
Sugar 4.88g 0g KFC Fried Chicken
Fiber 1.7g 0g Fast food
Calcium 62mg 117mg KFC Fried Chicken
Iron 3.06mg 0.88mg Fast food
Magnesium 27mg 25mg Fast food
Phosphorus 134mg 252mg KFC Fried Chicken
Potassium 197mg 244mg KFC Fried Chicken
Sodium 331mg 1042mg Fast food
Zinc 2.52mg 0.87mg Fast food
Copper 0.121mg 0.082mg Fast food
Manganese 0.357mg 0.298mg Fast food
Selenium 20.3µg 17.2µg Fast food
Vitamin A 51IU 66IU KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin A RAE 9µg 20µg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin E 0.38mg 1.2mg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin D 2IU Fast food
Vitamin D 0.1µg Fast food
Vitamin B1 0.317mg 0.08mg Fast food
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.197mg Fast food
Vitamin B3 5.617mg 5.42mg Fast food
Vitamin B5 0.53mg 0.88mg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin B6 0.212mg 0.14mg Fast food
Folate 80µg Fast food
Vitamin B12 0.89µg 0.32µg Fast food
Vitamin K 4.9µg Fast food
Tryptophan 0.144mg 0.108mg Fast food
Threonine 0.46mg 0.467mg KFC Fried Chicken
Isoleucine 0.642mg 0.416mg Fast food
Leucine 1.13mg 0.864mg Fast food
Lysine 0.785mg 0.615mg Fast food
Methionine 0.306mg 0.205mg Fast food
Phenylalanine 0.67mg 0.542mg Fast food
Valine 0.728mg 0.516mg Fast food
Histidine 0.402mg 0.337mg Fast food
Cholesterol 33mg 82mg Fast food
Trans Fat 0.514g 0.214g KFC Fried Chicken
Saturated Fat 4.493g 6.343g Fast food
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.003g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0.002g Fast food
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 0.006g Fast food
Monounsaturated Fat 4.835g 14.448g KFC Fried Chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 1.68g 5.375g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0.023g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g 4.343g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0.045g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g 0.764g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.002g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g 0.029g KFC Fried Chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fast food KFC Fried Chicken
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
46%
Fast food
27%
KFC Fried Chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Fast food
54%
KFC Fried Chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
KFC Fried Chicken
KFC Fried Chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
KFC Fried Chicken
KFC Fried Chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fast food
Fast food contains less Sodium (difference - 711mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.85g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
?
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.

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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/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.