KFC Fried Chicken vs. Chicken breast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between KFC Fried Chicken and Chicken breast?
- KFC Fried Chicken is higher in Manganese, Calcium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin E , yet Chicken breast is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Selenium.
- Chicken breast's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 59% more.
- KFC Fried Chicken has 14 times more Manganese than Chicken breast. While KFC Fried Chicken has 0.298mg of Manganese, Chicken breast has only 0.021mg.
- The amount of Sodium in Chicken breast is lower.
We used KFC, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Skin and Breading and Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, fried types in this article.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +631.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +51.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1319% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +24% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +13.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +29.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +24.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +52.3% |
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 AVitamin A | +187% |
| Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E | +185.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +57.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +172.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +18.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +357.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +15.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
14.17 g
Fats:
28.01 g
Carbs:
18.79 g
Water:
35.52 g
Other:
3.51 g
Protein:
33.44 g
Fats:
4.71 g
Carbs:
0.51 g
Water:
60.21 g
Other:
1.13 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +494.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +3584.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +210.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +136% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +69.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
6.343 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
14.448 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.375 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
1.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
1.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.07 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +740% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +402.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -79.7% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 384kcal | 187kcal |
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| Protein | 14.17g | 33.44g |
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| Fats | 28.01g | 4.71g |
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| Net carbs | 18.79g | 0.51g |
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| Carbs | 18.79g | 0.51g |
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| Cholesterol | 82mg | 91mg |
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| Vitamin D | 5IU |
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| Magnesium | 25mg | 31mg |
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| Calcium | 117mg | 16mg |
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| Potassium | 244mg | 276mg |
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| Iron | 0.88mg | 1.14mg |
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| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.054mg |
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| Zinc | 0.87mg | 1.08mg |
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| Starch | 16.72g |
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| Phosphorus | 252mg | 246mg |
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| Sodium | 1042mg | 79mg |
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| Vitamin A | 66IU | 23IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 20µg | 7µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.2mg | 0.42mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.298mg | 0.021mg |
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| Selenium | 17.2µg | 26.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.08mg | 0.079mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.197mg | 0.125mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.42mg | 14.782mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.88mg | 1.04mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.14mg | 0.64mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.32µg | 0.37µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.4µg |
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| Folate | 4µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.214g |
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| Choline | 95.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 6.343g | 1.29g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 14.448g | 1.72g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.375g | 1.07g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.108mg | 0.39mg |
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| Threonine | 0.467mg | 1.412mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.416mg | 1.765mg |
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| Leucine | 0.864mg | 2.509mg |
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| Lysine | 0.615mg | 2.836mg |
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| Methionine | 0.205mg | 0.925mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.542mg | 1.328mg |
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| Valine | 0.516mg | 1.659mg |
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| Histidine | 0.337mg | 1.037mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.002g | 0.01g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | 0.03g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.764g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0.02g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.045g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.029g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.023g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.343g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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 Cholesterol?
KFC Fried Chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
KFC Fried Chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken breast contains less Sodium (difference - 963mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken breast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.053g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken breast is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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.