KFC Fried Chicken vs. Chicken sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between kFC Fried Chicken and chicken sandwich?
- KFC Fried Chicken is richer in phosphorus, yet chicken sandwich is richer in vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, iron, vitamin E, and vitamin B2.
- KFC Fried Chicken's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 21% higher.
- KFC Fried Chicken has 2 times more cholesterol than chicken sandwich. KFC Fried Chicken has 82mg of cholesterol, while chicken sandwich has 35mg.
- Chicken sandwich contains less saturated fat.
We used KFC, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Skin and Breading and Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles types in this comparison.
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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 | +101.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +22.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +42.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +36.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +36.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +101.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -27.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +15.7% |
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 | +566.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +146.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +100.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +187.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +52.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +42.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +36.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +173.6% |
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:
16.28 g
Fats:
11.19 g
Carbs:
20.89 g
Water:
48.94 g
Other:
2.7 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +150.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +30% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +14.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +11.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +37.8% |
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
2.123 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.177 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +222.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +69.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -66.5% |
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:
16.5 g
Sucrose:
1.15 g
Glucose:
0.79 g
Fructose:
0.97 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.73 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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Starch
~16.5g
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Lactose
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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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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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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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Fats | 28.01g | 11.19g | 26% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 14.448g | 4.481g | 25% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.14mg | 0.383mg | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 6.343g | 2.123g | 19% |
| Cholesterol | 82mg | 35mg | 16% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.375g | 3.177g | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.42mg | 7.72mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.08mg | 0.23mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 1042mg | 753mg | 13% |
| Folate | 47µg | 12% | |
| Iron | 0.88mg | 1.77mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 252mg | 185mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.32µg | 0.13µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.197mg | 0.3mg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 1.2mg | 2.41mg | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 8.5µg | 7% | |
| Calories | 384kcal | 250kcal | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.88mg | 1.2mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.4g | 6% |
| Calcium | 117mg | 58mg | 6% |
| Choline | 35.3mg | 6% | |
| Selenium | 17.2µg | 19.9µg | 5% |
| Protein | 14.17g | 16.28g | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.298mg | 0.219mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 20µg | 3µg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.067mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.87mg | 0.61mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.8mg | 1% | |
| Fructose | 0g | 0.97g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 18.79g | 20.89g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 5IU | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 18.79g | 19.49g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 24mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 244mg | 245mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 3.64g | N/A |
| Starch | 16.72g | 16.5g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.214g | 0.03g | 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 | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.764g | 0.197g | 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 | 0.009g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.029g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.023g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.343g | 2.884g | 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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44%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
KFC Fried Chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.64g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
KFC Fried Chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food is richer in minerals?
KFC Fried Chicken is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 289mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.22g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)