KFC Fried Chicken vs. McGriddles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between KFC Fried Chicken and McGriddles
- KFC Fried Chicken has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, and Calcium, however, McGriddles has more Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, and Iron.
- KFC Fried Chicken's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 19% more.
- KFC Fried Chicken has 2 times more Vitamin B5 than McGriddles. KFC Fried Chicken has 0.88mg of Vitamin B5, while McGriddles have 0.384mg.
- McGriddles are lower in Cholesterol.
The food varieties used in the comparison are KFC, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Skin and Breading and McDONALD'S, Sausage McGRIDDLES.
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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
+85.7%
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Magnesium
+78.6%
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Potassium
+68.3%
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Zinc
+14.5%
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Manganese
+50.5%
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Iron
+61.4%
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Phosphorus
+25.4%
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Sodium
-29.3%
Equal in Copper - 0.079
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Calcium
+85.7%
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Magnesium
+78.6%
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Potassium
+68.3%
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Zinc
+14.5%
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Manganese
+50.5%
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Iron
+61.4%
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Phosphorus
+25.4%
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Sodium
-29.3%
Equal in Copper - 0.079
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
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+26.3%
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Vitamin B3
+75.9%
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Vitamin B5
+129.2%
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Vitamin B6
+29.6%
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Vitamin B12
+18.5%
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Vitamin B1
+161.3%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+26.3%
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Vitamin B3
+75.9%
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Vitamin B5
+129.2%
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Vitamin B6
+29.6%
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Vitamin B12
+18.5%
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Vitamin B1
+161.3%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+68.5%
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Fats
+57.7%
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Other
+42.1%
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Carbs
+66.3%
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Water
+12.9%
Protein:
14.17 g
Fats:
28.01 g
Carbs:
18.79 g
Water:
35.52 g
Other:
3.51 g
Protein:
8.41 g
Fats:
17.76 g
Carbs:
31.25 g
Water:
40.11 g
Other:
2.47 g
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Protein
+68.5%
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Fats
+57.7%
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+42.1%
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Carbs
+66.3%
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Water
+12.9%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+91.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+107.4%
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Saturated Fat
-14.3%
Saturated Fat:
6.343 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
14.448 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
5.375 g
Saturated Fat:
5.435 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
7.532 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.591 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+91.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+107.4%
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Saturated Fat
-14.3%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Starch:
16.72 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
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Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
6.16 g
Glucose:
3.91 g
Fructose:
0.14 g
Lactose:
0.54 g
Maltose:
0.48 g
Galactose:
0 g
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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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 18.79g | 30.25g |
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| Protein | 14.17g | 8.41g |
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| Fats | 28.01g | 17.76g |
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| Carbs | 18.79g | 31.25g |
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| Calories | 384kcal | 312kcal |
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| Starch | 16.72g |
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| Fructose | 0g | 0.14g |
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| Sugar | 0g | 11.23g |
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| Fiber | 0g | 1g |
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| Calcium | 117mg | 63mg |
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| Iron | 0.88mg | 1.42mg |
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| Magnesium | 25mg | 14mg |
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| Phosphorus | 252mg | 316mg |
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| Potassium | 244mg | 145mg |
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| Sodium | 1042mg | 737mg |
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| Zinc | 0.87mg | 0.76mg |
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| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.079mg |
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| Manganese | 0.298mg | 0.198mg |
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| Selenium | 17.2µg |
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| Vitamin A | 66IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 20µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.2mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.08mg | 0.209mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.197mg | 0.156mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.42mg | 3.082mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.88mg | 0.384mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.14mg | 0.108mg |
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| Folate | 37µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.32µg | 0.27µg |
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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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| Cholesterol | 82mg | 24mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.214g | 0.956g |
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| Saturated Fat | 6.343g | 5.435g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.002g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 14.448g | 7.532g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.375g | 2.591g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.023g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.343g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.045g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.764g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.029g |
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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
27%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
McGriddles contains less Sodium (difference - 305mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McGriddles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McGriddles is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.908g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
KFC Fried Chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.23g)
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 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 ($)