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Fast Foods, Fried Chicken, Thigh, meat only, skin and breading removed vs. Fast food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between fast Foods, Fried Chicken, Thigh, meat only, skin and breading removed and fast food

  • Fast Foods, Fried Chicken, Thigh, meat only, skin, and breading removed has more selenium, choline, and vitamin B5; however, fast food is higher in iron, vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B12, and manganese.
  • Fast Foods, Fried Chicken, Thigh, meat only, skin, and breading removed covers your daily need for cholesterol, 31% more than fast food.
  • Fast Foods, Fried Chicken, Thigh, meat only, skin,, and breading removed has 3 times more choline than fast food. While fast Foods, Fried Chicken, Thigh, meat only, skin,, and breading removed has 117.3mg of choline, fast food has only 34.4mg.
  • Fast food has less cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast Foods, Fried Chicken, Thigh, meat only, skin, and breading removed and Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain.

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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 15% 7.2% 22% 34% 29% 53% 88% 75% 6% 165%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 19% 17% 115% 40% 69% 57% 43% 47% 111%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +25.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +53.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +48.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +28.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +158.3%
Contains more IronIron +236.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +40.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +29.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -42.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +676.1%

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.
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% 7.4% 3% 24% 78% 107% 72% 46% 63% 0% 9% 64%
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% 3% 7.6% 1.5% 79% 84% 105% 32% 49% 111% 12% 60% 19%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +127.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +241%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +233.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +78%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +566.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.38mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.363mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~5.617mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.212mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 9% 65% 2%
Protein: 23.21 g
Fats: 9.41 g
Carbs: 0.24 g
Water: 64.96 g
Other: 2.18 g
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +40.5%
Contains more WaterWater +68.9%
Contains more OtherOther +43.4%
Contains more FatsFats +27.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +13025%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 49% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.484 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.908 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.543 g
41% 44% 15%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.493 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.68 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -44.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +23.7%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~1.68g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fast Foods, Fried Chicken, Thigh, meat only, skin and breading removed Fast food
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fast Foods, Fried Chicken, Thigh, meat only, skin and breading removed Fast food DV% diff.
Cholesterol 125mg 33mg 31%
Iron 0.91mg 3.06mg 27%
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.317mg 19%
Selenium 30.2µg 20.3µg 18%
Folate 12µg 80µg 17%
Vitamin B12 0.5µg 0.89µg 16%
Choline 117.3mg 34.4mg 15%
Vitamin B5 1.205mg 0.53mg 14%
Manganese 0.046mg 0.357mg 14%
Protein 23.21g 16.52g 13%
Sodium 577mg 331mg 11%
Phosphorus 206mg 134mg 10%
Carbs 0.24g 31.5g 10%
Saturated fat 2.484g 4.493g 9%
Starch 22.87g 9%
Fiber 0g 1.7g 7%
Calories 178kcal 297kcal 6%
Zinc 1.94mg 2.52mg 5%
Calcium 24mg 62mg 4%
Vitamin K 0µg 4.9µg 4%
Fats 9.41g 12.01g 4%
Copper 0.086mg 0.121mg 4%
Fructose 2.27g 3%
Potassium 248mg 197mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 3.908g 4.835g 2%
Vitamin B2 0.337mg 0.363mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.543g 1.68g 1%
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.212mg 1%
Magnesium 21mg 27mg 1%
Vitamin B3 5.725mg 5.617mg 1%
Vitamin D 8IU 2IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 0.24g 29.8g N/A
Sugar 0g 4.88g N/A
Vitamin E 0.37mg 0.38mg 0%
Vitamin A 12µg 9µg 0%
Trans fat 0.059g 0.514g N/A
Tryptophan 0.144mg 0%
Threonine 0.46mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.642mg 0%
Leucine 1.13mg 0%
Lysine 0.785mg 0%
Methionine 0.306mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.67mg 0%
Valine 0.728mg 0%
Histidine 0.402mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.094g 0.121g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.009g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.022g 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.289g 1.391g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fast Foods, Fried Chicken, Thigh, meat only, skin and breading removed Fast food
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
37%
Fast Foods, Fried Chicken, Thigh, meat only, skin and breading removed
43%
Fast food
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Fast Foods, Fried Chicken, Thigh, meat only, skin and breading removed
54%
Fast food

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 92mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fast food
Fast food contains less Sodium (difference - 246mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fast Foods, Fried Chicken, Thigh, meat only, skin and breading removed
Fast Foods, Fried Chicken, Thigh, meat only, skin and breading removed is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fast Foods, Fried Chicken, Thigh, meat only, skin and breading removed
Fast Foods, Fried Chicken, Thigh, meat only, skin and breading removed is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.009g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fast Foods, Fried Chicken, Thigh, meat only, skin and breading removed
Fast Foods, Fried Chicken, Thigh, meat only, skin and breading removed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
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.
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.

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 Foods, Fried Chicken, Thigh, meat only, skin and breading removed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170358/nutrients
  2. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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