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 have 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +78.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +85.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +68.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +14.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +50.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +61.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +25.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -29.3% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +26.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +75.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +129.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +29.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +18.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +161.3% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Selenium | 17.2µg | 31% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.375g | 2.591g | 19% |
| Cholesterol | 82mg | 24mg | 19% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 14.448g | 7.532g | 17% |
| Fats | 28.01g | 17.76g | 16% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.42mg | 3.082mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 1042mg | 737mg | 13% |
| Protein | 14.17g | 8.41g | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.08mg | 0.209mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.88mg | 0.384mg | 10% |
| Folate | 37µg | 9% | |
| Phosphorus | 252mg | 316mg | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 1.2mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 0.88mg | 1.42mg | 7% |
| Starch | 16.72g | 7% | |
| Calcium | 117mg | 63mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.298mg | 0.198mg | 4% |
| Calories | 384kcal | 312kcal | 4% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1g | 4% |
| Carbs | 18.79g | 31.25g | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 6.343g | 5.435g | 4% |
| Potassium | 244mg | 145mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 14mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.197mg | 0.156mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.32µg | 0.27µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.14mg | 0.108mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 20µg | 2% | |
| Zinc | 0.87mg | 0.76mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 18.79g | 30.25g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 11.23g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.214g | 0.956g | 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 | 0.14g | 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 | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.343g | N/A |
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:
8.41 g
Fats:
17.76 g
Carbs:
31.25 g
Water:
40.11 g
Other:
2.47 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +68.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +57.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +42.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +66.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.9% |
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
5.435 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.532 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.591 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +91.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +107.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -14.3% |
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:
6.16 g
Glucose:
3.91 g
Fructose:
0.14 g
Lactose:
0.54 g
Maltose:
0.48 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
