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KFC Fried Chicken vs. McFlurry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between kFC Fried Chicken and mcFlurry

  • KFC Fried Chicken has more vitamin B3, phosphorus, manganese, iron, vitamin E, and vitamin B6; however, mcFlurry has more vitamin B12.
  • KFC Fried Chicken's daily need coverage for sodium is 43% more.
  • KFC Fried Chicken has 39 times more vitamin B3 than mcFlurry. KFC Fried Chicken has 5.42mg of vitamin B3, while mcFlurry has 0.139mg.
  • McFlurry is lower in sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are KFC, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Skin and Breading and McDONALD'S, McFLURRY with M&M'S CANDIES.

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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 12% 41% 18% 10% 15% 15% 50% 7% 6% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +47.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17.3%
Contains more IronIron +225.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +86.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +61.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +117.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +547.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +15.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.8%

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.
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% 6.7% 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 0% 0% 1.6% 0% 13% 56% 2.6% 44% 12% 75% 0% 2.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +56.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3799.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +20.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +164.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +23.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +87.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~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
4% 6% 27% 62%
Protein: 4.02 g
Fats: 6.46 g
Carbs: 26.82 g
Water: 61.74 g
Other: 0.96 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +252.5%
Contains more FatsFats +333.6%
Contains more OtherOther +265.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +42.7%
Contains more WaterWater +73.8%

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
64% 31% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.402 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.282 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +765.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1806%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -46.4%

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
69% 3% 26%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 16.9 g
Glucose: 0.75 g
Fructose: 0.21 g
Lactose: 6.23 g
Maltose: 0.28 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 McFlurry
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient KFC Fried Chicken McFlurry DV% diff.
Sodium 1042mg 54mg 43%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.375g 0.282g 34%
Fats 28.01g 6.46g 33%
Vitamin B3 5.42mg 0.139mg 33%
Monounsaturated fat 14.448g 1.67g 32%
Selenium 17.2µg 31%
Cholesterol 82mg 16mg 22%
Protein 14.17g 4.02g 20%
Phosphorus 252mg 116mg 19%
Saturated fat 6.343g 3.402g 13%
Vitamin B12 0.32µg 0.6µg 12%
Manganese 0.298mg 0.046mg 11%
Calories 384kcal 177kcal 10%
Iron 0.88mg 0.27mg 8%
Vitamin E 1.2mg 0.08mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.14mg 0.053mg 7%
Starch 16.72g 7%
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 0.243mg 4%
Copper 0.082mg 0.044mg 4%
Carbs 18.79g 26.82g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.88mg 0.73mg 3%
Zinc 0.87mg 0.54mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.051mg 2%
Vitamin A 20µg 2%
Calcium 117mg 135mg 2%
Magnesium 25mg 17mg 2%
Fiber 0g 0.2g 1%
Potassium 244mg 208mg 1%
Folate 3µg 1%
Net carbs 18.79g 26.62g N/A
Sugar 0g 24.37g N/A
Trans fat 0.214g 0.281g 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%
Fructose 0g 0.21g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.764g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.045g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.023g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.343g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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KFC Fried Chicken McFlurry
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
16%
McFlurry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
KFC Fried Chicken
17%
McFlurry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McFlurry
McFlurry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McFlurry
McFlurry contains less Sodium (difference - 988mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
McFlurry
McFlurry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.941g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
KFC Fried Chicken
KFC Fried Chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.37g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
KFC Fried Chicken
KFC Fried Chicken is relatively richer in minerals
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 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. McFlurry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173303/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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