KFC Fried Chicken vs. Chicken fingers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between kFC Fried Chicken and chicken fingers
- KFC Fried Chicken has more calcium and vitamin B12; however, chicken fingers are higher in vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin E, and vitamin B5.
- Chicken fingers cover your daily vitamin B6 needs 22% more than kFC Fried Chicken.
- Chicken fingers contain 7 times less calcium than kFC Fried Chicken. KFC Fried Chicken contains 117mg of calcium, while chicken fingers contain 17mg.
- Chicken fingers have less saturated fat.
Food varieties used in this article are KFC, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Skin and Breading and Fast foods, chicken tenders.
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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 | +588.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +20.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +18.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +22.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +30.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +12% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +52.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +11.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -26.2% |
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 | +566.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +164.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +37.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +51.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +41.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +204.3% |
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:
19.22 g
Fats:
13.95 g
Carbs:
17.25 g
Water:
46.64 g
Other:
2.94 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +100.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +19.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +35.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +31.3% |
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Carbs
~17.25g
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
2.493 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.783 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +199.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -60.7% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~5.783g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
16.72 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
17.03 g
Sucrose:
0.4 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
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Starch
~17.03g
~equal in
Glucose
~0g
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Fructose
~0g
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Lactose
~0g
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Maltose
~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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Monounsaturated fat | 14.448g | 4.83g | 24% |
| Fats | 28.01g | 13.95g | 22% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.14mg | 0.426mg | 22% |
| Saturated fat | 6.343g | 2.493g | 18% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.42mg | 8.217mg | 17% |
| Vitamin E | 1.2mg | 3.17mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 1042mg | 769mg | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 82mg | 48mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 117mg | 17mg | 10% |
| Protein | 14.17g | 19.22g | 10% |
| Choline | 43.7mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.88mg | 1.244mg | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 8µg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.32µg | 0.16µg | 7% |
| Calories | 384kcal | 271kcal | 6% |
| Folate | 19µg | 5% | |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.2g | 5% |
| Potassium | 244mg | 373mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 252mg | 282mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.375g | 5.783g | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.298mg | 0.228mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.08mg | 0.11mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 20µg | 3µg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.88mg | 0.73mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.87mg | 0.71mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 18.79g | 17.25g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 7IU | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 28mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.197mg | 0.179mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 17.2µg | 17.5µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.069mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 18.79g | 16.05g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.4g | N/A |
| Starch | 16.72g | 17.03g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.214g | 0.052g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.108mg | 0.222mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.467mg | 0.803mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.416mg | 0.845mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.864mg | 1.553mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.615mg | 1.616mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.205mg | 0.518mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.542mg | 1.437mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.516mg | 0.908mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.337mg | 0.655mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.764g | 0.211g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.045g | 0.015g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.029g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.023g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.343g | 5.439g | 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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42%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
47%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
KFC Fried Chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
KFC Fried Chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken fingers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken fingers contains less Sodium (difference - 273mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken fingers is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.85g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken fingers 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.