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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.
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 14% 58% 15% 86% 28% 35% 86% 80% 31% 0%
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%
~equal in Copper ~0.084mg

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% 4% 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 4% 0% 12% 0% 66% 85% 58% 50% 33% 0% 0% 59% 0%
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%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.836mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.145mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
14% 10% 22% 53% 2%
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
24% 55% 21%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.343 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 14.448 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.375 g
45% 34% 22%
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
100%
Starch: 16.72 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
19% 19% 20% 15% 27%
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.
KFC Fried Chicken Egg McMUFFIN
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient KFC Fried Chicken Egg McMUFFIN Opinion
Calories 384kcal 228kcal KFC Fried Chicken
Protein 14.17g 13.64g KFC Fried Chicken
Fats 28.01g 9.66g KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin C 1.2mg Egg McMUFFIN
Net carbs 18.79g 20.57g Egg McMUFFIN
Carbs 18.79g 21.67g Egg McMUFFIN
Cholesterol 82mg 165mg KFC Fried Chicken
Magnesium 25mg 20mg KFC Fried Chicken
Calcium 117mg 192mg Egg McMUFFIN
Potassium 244mg 173mg KFC Fried Chicken
Iron 0.88mg 2.3mg Egg McMUFFIN
Sugar 0g 2.13g KFC Fried Chicken
Fiber 0g 1.1g Egg McMUFFIN
Copper 0.082mg 0.084mg Egg McMUFFIN
Zinc 0.87mg 1.29mg Egg McMUFFIN
Starch 16.72g KFC Fried Chicken
Phosphorus 252mg 200mg KFC Fried Chicken
Sodium 1042mg 617mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin A 66IU KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin A 20µg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin E 1.2mg 0.59mg KFC Fried Chicken
Manganese 0.298mg 0.235mg KFC Fried Chicken
Selenium 17.2µg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.262mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 0.368mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin B3 5.42mg 3.102mg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin B5 0.88mg 0.836mg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin B6 0.14mg 0.145mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin B12 0.32µg KFC Fried Chicken
Folate 79µg Egg McMUFFIN
Trans Fat 0.214g 0.109g Egg McMUFFIN
Saturated Fat 6.343g 3.592g Egg McMUFFIN
Monounsaturated Fat 14.448g 2.721g KFC Fried Chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 5.375g 1.735g KFC Fried Chicken
Tryptophan 0.108mg KFC Fried Chicken
Threonine 0.467mg KFC Fried Chicken
Isoleucine 0.416mg KFC Fried Chicken
Leucine 0.864mg KFC Fried Chicken
Lysine 0.615mg KFC Fried Chicken
Methionine 0.205mg KFC Fried Chicken
Phenylalanine 0.542mg KFC Fried Chicken
Valine 0.516mg KFC Fried Chicken
Histidine 0.337mg KFC Fried Chicken
Fructose 0g 0.43g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0.002g
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0.021g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-3 - ALA 0.764g 0.114g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.006g
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g 0.002g
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.045g 0.001g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g 0.012g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.023g 0.01g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.343g 1.416g KFC Fried Chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
KFC Fried Chicken Egg McMUFFIN
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
28%
Egg McMUFFIN
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
KFC Fried Chicken
43%
Egg McMUFFIN

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
KFC Fried Chicken
KFC Fried Chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 83mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
KFC Fried Chicken
KFC Fried Chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.13g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg McMUFFIN
Egg McMUFFIN contains less Sodium (difference - 425mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Egg McMUFFIN
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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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. Egg McMUFFIN - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173307/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.