KFC Fried Chicken vs. Fast food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between KFC Fried Chicken and Fast food
- KFC Fried Chicken has more Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5, while Fast food has more Iron, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Zinc, and Vitamin B2.
- KFC Fried Chicken's daily need coverage for Sodium is 31% higher.
- Fast food contains 2 times less Cholesterol than KFC Fried Chicken. KFC Fried Chicken contains 82mg of Cholesterol, while Fast food contains 33mg.
- The amount of Sodium in Fast food is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are KFC, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Skin and Breading and Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain.
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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.
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Calcium
+88.7%
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Phosphorus
+88.1%
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Potassium
+23.9%
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Iron
+247.7%
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Sodium
-68.2%
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Zinc
+189.7%
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Copper
+47.6%
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Manganese
+19.8%
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Selenium
+18%
Equal in Magnesium - 27
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Calcium
+88.7%
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Phosphorus
+88.1%
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Potassium
+23.9%
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Iron
+247.7%
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Sodium
-68.2%
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Zinc
+189.7%
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Copper
+47.6%
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Manganese
+19.8%
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Selenium
+18%
Equal in Magnesium - 27
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.
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Vitamin A
+29.4%
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Vitamin E
+215.8%
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Vitamin B5
+66%
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Vitamin B1
+296.3%
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Vitamin B2
+84.3%
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Vitamin B6
+51.4%
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Vitamin B12
+178.1%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.617
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Vitamin A
+29.4%
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Vitamin E
+215.8%
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Vitamin B5
+66%
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Vitamin B1
+296.3%
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Vitamin B2
+84.3%
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Vitamin B6
+51.4%
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Vitamin B12
+178.1%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.617
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+133.2%
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Other
+130.9%
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Protein
+16.6%
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Carbs
+67.6%
Equal in Water - 38.45
Protein:
14.17 g
Fats:
28.01 g
Carbs:
18.79 g
Water:
35.52 g
Other:
3.51 g
Protein:
16.52 g
Fats:
12.01 g
Carbs:
31.5 g
Water:
38.45 g
Other:
1.52 g
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Fats
+133.2%
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Other
+130.9%
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Protein
+16.6%
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Carbs
+67.6%
Equal in Water - 38.45
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+198.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+219.9%
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Saturated Fat
-29.2%
Saturated Fat:
6.343 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
14.448 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
5.375 g
Saturated Fat:
4.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.68 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+198.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+219.9%
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Saturated Fat
-29.2%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Starch
+36.8%
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Glucose
+∞%
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Fructose
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Maltose
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Starch:
16.72 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
22.87 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
2.05 g
Fructose:
2.27 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.57 g
Galactose:
0 g
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Starch
+36.8%
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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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 18.79g | 29.8g |
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| Protein | 14.17g | 16.52g |
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| Fats | 28.01g | 12.01g |
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| Carbs | 18.79g | 31.5g |
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| Calories | 384kcal | 297kcal |
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| Starch | 16.72g | 22.87g |
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| Fructose | 0g | 2.27g |
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| Sugar | 0g | 4.88g |
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| Fiber | 0g | 1.7g |
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| Calcium | 117mg | 62mg |
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| Iron | 0.88mg | 3.06mg |
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| Magnesium | 25mg | 27mg |
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| Phosphorus | 252mg | 134mg |
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| Potassium | 244mg | 197mg |
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| Sodium | 1042mg | 331mg |
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| Zinc | 0.87mg | 2.52mg |
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| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.121mg |
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| Manganese | 0.298mg | 0.357mg |
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| Selenium | 17.2µg | 20.3µg |
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| Vitamin A | 66IU | 51IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 20µg | 9µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.2mg | 0.38mg |
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| Vitamin D | 2IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.08mg | 0.317mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.197mg | 0.363mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.42mg | 5.617mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.88mg | 0.53mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.14mg | 0.212mg |
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| Folate | 80µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.32µg | 0.89µg |
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| Vitamin K | 4.9µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.108mg | 0.144mg |
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| Threonine | 0.467mg | 0.46mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.416mg | 0.642mg |
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| Leucine | 0.864mg | 1.13mg |
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| Lysine | 0.615mg | 0.785mg |
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| Methionine | 0.205mg | 0.306mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.542mg | 0.67mg |
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| Valine | 0.516mg | 0.728mg |
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| Histidine | 0.337mg | 0.402mg |
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| Cholesterol | 82mg | 33mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.214g | 0.514g |
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| Saturated Fat | 6.343g | 4.493g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.002g | 0.005g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0.009g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 14.448g | 4.835g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.375g | 1.68g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.023g | 0.003g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.343g | 1.391g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.045g | 0.004g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.764g | 0.121g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.002g | 0g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.029g | 0.009g |
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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
27%
46%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
KFC Fried Chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
KFC Fried Chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fast food contains less Sodium (difference - 711mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fast food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fast food is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.85g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins
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.