KFC Fried Chicken vs. McChicken Sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are KFC Fried Chicken and McChicken Sandwich different?
- KFC Fried Chicken is higher in Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B12, however, McChicken Sandwich is richer in Vitamin B1, Iron, and Fiber.
- Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from KFC Fried Chicken is 20% higher.
- KFC Fried Chicken contains 3 times more Cholesterol than McChicken Sandwich. While KFC Fried Chicken contains 82mg of Cholesterol, McChicken Sandwich contains only 27mg.
KFC, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Skin and Breading and McDONALD'S, McCHICKEN Sandwich are the varieties used in this article.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +33% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +41% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +38.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +81.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +97.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -40.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +20.1% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +37.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +68.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +165% |
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Vitamin D
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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:
10.43 g
Fats:
13.21 g
Carbs:
27.97 g
Water:
46.11 g
Other:
2.28 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +35.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +112% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +53.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +48.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +29.8% |
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
2.346 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
4.401 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.964 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +228.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -63% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~4.964g
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:
0.17 g
Glucose:
1.03 g
Fructose:
1.93 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.43 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
~equal in
Lactose
~0g
~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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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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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| Calories | 384kcal | 273kcal |
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| Protein | 14.17g | 10.43g |
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| Fats | 28.01g | 13.21g |
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| Net carbs | 18.79g | 26.67g |
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| Carbs | 18.79g | 27.97g |
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| Cholesterol | 82mg | 27mg |
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| Magnesium | 25mg | 20mg |
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| Calcium | 117mg | 88mg |
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| Potassium | 244mg | 173mg |
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| Iron | 0.88mg | 1.74mg |
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| Sugar | 0g | 3.57g |
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| Fiber | 0g | 1.3g |
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| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.082mg | |
| Zinc | 0.87mg | 0.63mg |
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| Starch | 16.72g |
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| Phosphorus | 252mg | 139mg |
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| Sodium | 1042mg | 624mg |
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| Vitamin A | 66IU |
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| Vitamin A | 20µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.2mg |
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| Manganese | 0.298mg | 0.358mg |
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| Selenium | 17.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.08mg | 0.212mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.197mg | 0.2mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.42mg | 3.942mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.88mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.14mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.32µg | 0.19µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.214g | 0.079g |
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| Saturated Fat | 6.343g | 2.346g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 14.448g | 4.401g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.375g | 4.964g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.108mg |
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| Threonine | 0.467mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.416mg |
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| Leucine | 0.864mg |
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| Lysine | 0.615mg |
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| Methionine | 0.205mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.542mg |
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| Valine | 0.516mg |
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| Histidine | 0.337mg |
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| Fructose | 0g | 1.93g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.002g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | 0.003g | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.764g | 0.43g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0.002g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.002g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.045g | 0.016g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.029g | 0.01g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.023g | 0.009g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.343g | 4.396g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
35%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McChicken Sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McChicken Sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 418mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McChicken Sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.997g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
KFC Fried Chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.57g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
KFC Fried Chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in minerals?
KFC Fried Chicken is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
KFC Fried Chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)