KFC Fried Chicken vs. Egg McMUFFIN — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between kFC Fried Chicken and egg McMUFFIN
- KFC Fried Chicken has more vitamin B3 and phosphorus, while egg McMUFFIN has more iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and calcium.
- Egg McMUFFIN's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 28% higher.
- Egg McMUFFIN contains 2 times less saturated fat than kFC Fried Chicken. KFC Fried Chicken contains 6.343g of saturated fat, while egg McMUFFIN contains 3.592g.
The food types used in this comparison are KFC, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Skin and Breading and McDONALD'S, Egg McMUFFIN.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +25% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +41% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +26% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +26.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +64.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +161.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +48.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -40.8% |
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 | +103.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +74.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +227.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +86.8% |
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:
13.64 g
Fats:
9.66 g
Carbs:
21.67 g
Water:
52.58 g
Other:
2.45 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +190% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +43.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +15.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +48% |
~equal in
Protein
~13.64g
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
3.592 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.735 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +431% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +209.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -43.4% |
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:
0.4 g
Glucose:
0.4 g
Fructose:
0.43 g
Lactose:
0.33 g
Maltose:
0.57 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
~equal in
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 17.2µg | 31% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 14.448g | 2.721g | 29% |
| Fats | 28.01g | 9.66g | 28% |
| Cholesterol | 82mg | 165mg | 28% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.375g | 1.735g | 24% |
| Folate | 79µg | 20% | |
| Iron | 0.88mg | 2.3mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 1042mg | 617mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.08mg | 0.262mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.42mg | 3.102mg | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 6.343g | 3.592g | 13% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.32µg | 13% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.197mg | 0.368mg | 13% |
| Calories | 384kcal | 228kcal | 8% |
| Calcium | 117mg | 192mg | 8% |
| Starch | 16.72g | 7% | |
| Phosphorus | 252mg | 200mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.1g | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 1.2mg | 0.59mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.87mg | 1.29mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.298mg | 0.235mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 20µg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 244mg | 173mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.88mg | 0.836mg | 1% |
| Protein | 14.17g | 13.64g | 1% |
| Carbs | 18.79g | 21.67g | 1% |
| Fructose | 0g | 0.43g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 18.79g | 20.57g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 2.13g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.14mg | 0.145mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.214g | 0.109g | 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 | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | 0.021g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.764g | 0.114g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.002g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.045g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.029g | 0.012g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.023g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.343g | 1.416g | 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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28%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
KFC Fried Chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 83mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
KFC Fried Chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.13g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg McMUFFIN contains less Sodium (difference - 425mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Egg McMUFFIN is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.751g)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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