KFC Fried Chicken vs. Chicken Quesadilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between KFC Fried Chicken and Chicken Quesadilla
- KFC Fried Chicken has more Vitamin B3, and Vitamin E, however, Chicken Quesadilla has more Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Fiber, and Selenium.
- Chicken Quesadilla's daily need coverage for Calcium is 15% more.
- KFC Fried Chicken has 4 times more Vitamin E than Chicken Quesadilla. KFC Fried Chicken has 1.2mg of Vitamin E, while Chicken Quesadilla has 0.29mg.
- Chicken Quesadilla is lower in Cholesterol.
The food varieties used in the comparison are KFC, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Skin and Breading and Fast foods, quesadilla, with chicken.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +33.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +12% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +129.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +101.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +63.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +24.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -28.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +20.9% |
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 EVitamin E | +313.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +29% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +75% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +68.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +310.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +150% |
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:
15.05 g
Fats:
15.25 g
Carbs:
24.04 g
Water:
42.62 g
Other:
3.04 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +83.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +15.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +27.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +20% |
~equal in
Protein
~15.05g
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
6.154 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
3.765 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.094 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +283.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +31.3% |
~equal in
Saturated Fat
~6.154g
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:
17.1 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0.43 g
Fructose:
0.4 g
Lactose:
0.53 g
Maltose:
0.43 g
Galactose:
0.08 g
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
~equal in
Starch
~17.1g
~equal in
Sucrose
~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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 384kcal | 294kcal |
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| Protein | 14.17g | 15.05g |
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| Fats | 28.01g | 15.25g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.1mg |
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| Net carbs | 18.79g | 22.34g |
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| Carbs | 18.79g | 24.04g |
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| Cholesterol | 82mg | 37mg |
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| Vitamin D | 8IU |
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| Magnesium | 25mg | 25mg | |
| Calcium | 117mg | 269mg |
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| Potassium | 244mg | 183mg |
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| Iron | 0.88mg | 1.77mg |
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| Sugar | 0g | 1.88g |
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| Fiber | 0g | 1.7g |
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| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.076mg |
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| Zinc | 0.87mg | 1.42mg |
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| Starch | 16.72g | 17.1g |
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| Phosphorus | 252mg | 313mg |
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| Sodium | 1042mg | 745mg |
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| Vitamin A | 66IU | 271IU |
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| Vitamin A | 20µg | 72µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.2mg | 0.29mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.2µg |
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| Manganese | 0.298mg | 0.266mg |
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| Selenium | 17.2µg | 20.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.08mg | 0.2mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.197mg | 0.18mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.42mg | 4.2mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.88mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.14mg | 0.08mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.32µg | 0.19µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.4µg |
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| Folate | 52µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.214g | 0.322g |
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| Choline | 29.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 6.343g | 6.154g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 14.448g | 3.765g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.375g | 4.094g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.108mg |
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| Threonine | 0.467mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.416mg |
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| Leucine | 0.864mg |
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| Lysine | 0.615mg |
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| Methionine | 0.205mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.542mg |
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| Valine | 0.516mg |
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| Histidine | 0.337mg |
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| Fructose | 0g | 0.4g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.002g | 0.006g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | 0.002g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.764g | 0.454g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0.006g | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.002g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.045g | 0.004g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.029g | 0.014g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.023g | 0.007g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.343g | 3.427g |
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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
25%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
62%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
KFC Fried Chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.88g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
KFC Fried Chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken Quesadilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 45mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken Quesadilla contains less Sodium (difference - 297mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken Quesadilla is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.189g)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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