KFC Fried Chicken vs. Chicken McNuggets — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between kFC Fried Chicken and chicken McNuggets
- KFC Fried Chicken has more calcium, manganese, vitamin B2, and monounsaturated fat; however, chicken McNuggets are higher in vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and vitamin B1.
- KFC Fried Chicken covers your daily need for sodium, 21% more than chicken McNuggets.
- KFC Fried Chicken has 11 times more calcium than chicken McNuggets. While kFC Fried Chicken has 117mg of calcium, chicken McNuggets have only 11mg.
- Chicken McNuggets have less saturated fat.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison KFC, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Skin and Breading and McDONALD'S, Chicken McNUGGETS.
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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 | +963.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +67.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +47.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +112.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -45.7% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +79.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +36.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +184.3% |
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:
15.79 g
Fats:
19.81 g
Carbs:
15.09 g
Water:
47.13 g
Other:
2.18 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +41.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +24.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +61% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +11.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +32.7% |
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
3.261 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.61 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +77.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -48.6% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~5.61g
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:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.08 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
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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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 17.2µg | 31% | |
| Sodium | 1042mg | 566mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.14mg | 0.398mg | 20% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 14.448g | 8.134g | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 6.343g | 3.261g | 14% |
| Fats | 28.01g | 19.81g | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 82mg | 44mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.42mg | 7.4mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 117mg | 11mg | 11% |
| Vitamin E | 1.2mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.197mg | 0.11mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.08mg | 0.16mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.298mg | 0.14mg | 7% |
| Starch | 16.72g | 7% | |
| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.049mg | 4% |
| Calories | 384kcal | 302kcal | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.87mg | 0.59mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 252mg | 272mg | 3% |
| Protein | 14.17g | 15.79g | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 20µg | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.375g | 5.61g | 2% |
| Carbs | 18.79g | 15.09g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 18.79g | 15.09g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 24mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 244mg | 252mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.88mg | 0.89mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.08g | N/A |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.88mg | 0.88mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.32µg | 0.33µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.214g | 0.114g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.108mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.467mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.416mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.864mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.615mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.205mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.542mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.516mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.337mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.002g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.764g | 0.296g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.002g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.045g | 0.025g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.029g | 0.015g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.023g | 0.014g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.343g | 5.105g | 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 - 0.08g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
KFC Fried Chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is richer in minerals?
KFC Fried Chicken is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken McNuggets is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken McNuggets contains less Sodium (difference - 476mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken McNuggets is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.082g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.