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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.
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 10% 19% 13% 53% 26% 21% 135% 96% 26% 0%
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%
~equal in Copper ~0.079mg

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% 0% 0% 52% 36% 58% 23% 25% 34% 0% 28% 0%
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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~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
8% 18% 31% 40% 2%
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
24% 55% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.343 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 14.448 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.375 g
35% 48% 17%
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
100%
Starch: 16.72 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
55% 35% 5% 4%
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 +∞%
~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 McGriddles
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient KFC Fried Chicken McGriddles 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

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KFC Fried Chicken McGriddles
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
20%
McGriddles
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
KFC Fried Chicken
40%
McGriddles

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McGriddles
McGriddles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McGriddles
McGriddles contains less Sodium (difference - 305mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
McGriddles
McGriddles is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.908g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
KFC Fried Chicken
KFC Fried Chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.23g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
KFC Fried Chicken
KFC Fried Chicken is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
KFC Fried Chicken
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 ($)

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. McGriddles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172059/nutrients

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

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.