KFC Fried Chicken vs. McDonald's Filet-O-Fish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between KFC Fried Chicken and McDonald's Filet-O-Fish?
- KFC Fried Chicken is richer in Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus, yet McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Iron, and Fiber.
- McDonald's Filet-O-Fish's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 32% higher.
- KFC Fried Chicken has 3 times more Cholesterol than McDonald's Filet-O-Fish. KFC Fried Chicken has 82mg of Cholesterol, while McDonald's Filet-O-Fish has 32mg.
We used KFC, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Skin and Breading and McDONALD'S, FILET-O-FISH types in this comparison.
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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 CopperCopper | +24.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +50% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +83.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +13.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +77.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -58.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +48.3% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +51.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +144.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +163.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +237.5% |
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:
11.26 g
Fats:
14.64 g
Carbs:
26.39 g
Water:
45.76 g
Other:
1.95 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +25.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +91.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +80% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +40.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +28.8% |
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
2.833 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
4.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.952 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +260.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -55.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +10.7% |
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:
0.1 g
Glucose:
1 g
Fructose:
1.93 g
Lactose:
0.2 g
Maltose:
0.43 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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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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| Calories | 384kcal | 282kcal |
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| Protein | 14.17g | 11.26g |
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| Fats | 28.01g | 14.64g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.3mg |
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| Net carbs | 18.79g | 24.99g |
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| Carbs | 18.79g | 26.39g |
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| Cholesterol | 82mg | 32mg |
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| Magnesium | 25mg | 27mg |
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| Calcium | 117mg | 120mg |
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| Potassium | 244mg | 220mg |
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| Iron | 0.88mg | 1.56mg |
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| Sugar | 0g | 3.67g |
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| Fiber | 0g | 1.4g |
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| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.066mg |
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| Zinc | 0.87mg | 0.58mg |
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| Starch | 16.72g |
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| Phosphorus | 252mg | 137mg |
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| Sodium | 1042mg | 434mg |
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| Vitamin A | 66IU |
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| Vitamin A | 20µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.2mg | 1.17mg |
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| Manganese | 0.298mg | 0.262mg |
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| Selenium | 17.2µg | 25.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.08mg | 0.211mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.197mg | 0.13mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.42mg | 2.22mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.88mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.14mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.32µg | 1.08µg |
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| Vitamin K | 4.9µg |
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| Folate | 21µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.214g | 0.128g |
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| Saturated Fat | 6.343g | 2.833g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 14.448g | 4.005g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.375g | 5.952g |
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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 | 0.03g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | 0.061g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.764g | 0.614g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0.005g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.002g | 0g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.045g | 0.024g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.029g | 0.006g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.023g | 0.007g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.343g | 5.106g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
46%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 50mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish contains less Sodium (difference - 608mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.51g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
KFC Fried Chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.67g)
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.