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KFC Fried Chicken vs. Club sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between kFC Fried Chicken and club sandwich

  • KFC Fried Chicken has more phosphorus; however, club sandwich is higher in selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, vitamin B12, iron, and vitamin A.
  • KFC Fried Chicken covers your daily sodium needs 18% more than club sandwich.
  • Club sandwich contains 2 times less saturated fat than kFC Fried Chicken. KFC Fried Chicken contains 6.343g of saturated fat, while club sandwich contains 3.109g.

Food varieties used in this article are KFC, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Skin and Breading and Fast foods, grilled chicken, bacon and tomato club sandwich, with cheese, lettuce, and mayonnaise.

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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 23% 29% 20% 51% 30% 37% 92% 82% 0% 135%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +23.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +17.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +28%
Contains more IronIron +55.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +54%
Contains less SodiumSodium -39.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +44.2%
~equal in Potassium ~226mg
~equal in Copper ~0.089mg

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 15% 12% 12% 1.5% 43% 43% 105% 50% 68% 59% 22% 23% 26%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +96.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +75%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +115%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +111.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +46.9%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.186mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~5.575mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.826mg

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
17% 8% 20% 53% 2%
Protein: 17.19 g
Fats: 8.05 g
Carbs: 19.87 g
Water: 52.52 g
Other: 2.37 g
Contains more FatsFats +248%
Contains more OtherOther +48.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +21.3%
Contains more WaterWater +47.9%
~equal in Carbs ~19.87g

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
39% 37% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.109 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.949 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.88 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +389.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +185.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -51%

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 Club sandwich
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient KFC Fried Chicken Club sandwich DV% diff.
Fats 28.01g 8.05g 31%
Monounsaturated fat 14.448g 2.949g 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.375g 1.88g 23%
Sodium 1042mg 630mg 18%
Saturated fat 6.343g 3.109g 15%
Selenium 17.2µg 24.8µg 14%
Manganese 0.298mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.14mg 0.296mg 12%
Cholesterol 82mg 46mg 12%
Choline 47.8mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.172mg 8%
Calories 384kcal 220kcal 8%
Folate 31µg 8%
Vitamin K 8.7µg 7%
Starch 16.72g 7%
Protein 14.17g 17.19g 6%
Iron 0.88mg 1.37mg 6%
Vitamin B12 0.32µg 0.47µg 6%
Phosphorus 252mg 215mg 5%
Vitamin C 4.4mg 5%
Fiber 0g 1.2g 5%
Zinc 0.87mg 1.34mg 4%
Vitamin E 1.2mg 0.61mg 4%
Vitamin A 20µg 35µg 2%
Calcium 117mg 95mg 2%
Magnesium 25mg 32mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.88mg 0.826mg 1%
Vitamin B3 5.42mg 5.575mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 0.186mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Copper 0.082mg 0.089mg 1%
Potassium 244mg 226mg 1%
Vitamin D 5IU 1%
Carbs 18.79g 19.87g 0%
Net carbs 18.79g 18.67g N/A
Sugar 0g 4.68g N/A
Trans fat 0.214g 0.071g 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 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0.007g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.764g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.045g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.023g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.343g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
37%
Club sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
KFC Fried Chicken
50%
Club sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
KFC Fried Chicken
KFC Fried Chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.68g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Club sandwich
Club sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Club sandwich
Club sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 412mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Club sandwich
Club sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.234g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Club sandwich
Club sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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.

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. Club sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170752/nutrients

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

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.