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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 35% 22% 33% 27% 24% 108% 136% 39% 94%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 81% 16% 66% 25% 39% 134% 97% 35% 113%
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%
~equal in Magnesium ~25mg
~equal in Copper ~0.076mg

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% 6.7% 24% 0% 20% 45% 102% 53% 32% 40% 0% 0% 0%
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 0.33% 24% 5.8% 3% 50% 42% 79% 0% 18% 24% 6% 39% 16%
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 +260%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +150%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.18mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 28% 19% 36% 4%
Protein: 14.17 g
Fats: 28.01 g
Carbs: 18.79 g
Water: 35.52 g
Other: 3.51 g
15% 15% 24% 43% 3%
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
24% 55% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.343 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 14.448 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.375 g
44% 27% 29%
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
100%
Starch: 16.72 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
90% 2% 2% 3% 2%
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.
KFC Fried Chicken Chicken Quesadilla
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient KFC Fried Chicken Chicken Quesadilla DV% diff.
Monounsaturated fat 14.448g 3.765g 27%
Fats 28.01g 15.25g 20%
Vitamin B5 0.88mg 18%
Calcium 117mg 269mg 15%
Cholesterol 82mg 37mg 15%
Folate 52µg 13%
Sodium 1042mg 745mg 13%
Iron 0.88mg 1.77mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.2mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.375g 4.094g 9%
Phosphorus 252mg 313mg 9%
Vitamin B3 5.42mg 4.2mg 8%
Fiber 0g 1.7g 7%
Selenium 17.2µg 20.8µg 7%
Vitamin A 20µg 72µg 6%
Vitamin E 1.2mg 0.29mg 6%
Choline 29.8mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0.32µg 0.19µg 5%
Calories 384kcal 294kcal 5%
Vitamin B6 0.14mg 0.08mg 5%
Zinc 0.87mg 1.42mg 5%
Potassium 244mg 183mg 2%
Protein 14.17g 15.05g 2%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2%
Carbs 18.79g 24.04g 2%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Saturated fat 6.343g 6.154g 1%
Manganese 0.298mg 0.266mg 1%
Copper 0.082mg 0.076mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 0.18mg 1%
Fructose 0g 0.4g 1%
Vitamin D 8IU 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 18.79g 22.34g N/A
Magnesium 25mg 25mg 0%
Sugar 0g 1.88g N/A
Starch 16.72g 17.1g 0%
Trans fat 0.214g 0.322g 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 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.764g 0.454g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.045g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.023g 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.343g 3.427g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
KFC Fried Chicken Chicken Quesadilla
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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%
KFC Fried Chicken
24%
Chicken Quesadilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
KFC Fried Chicken
62%
Chicken Quesadilla

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
KFC Fried Chicken
KFC Fried Chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.88g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
KFC Fried Chicken
KFC Fried Chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken Quesadilla
Chicken Quesadilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 45mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken Quesadilla
Chicken Quesadilla contains less Sodium (difference - 297mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken Quesadilla
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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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. KFC Fried Chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170738/nutrients
  2. Chicken Quesadilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170765/nutrients

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

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