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

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Important differences between KFC Fried Chicken and Nachos

  • KFC Fried Chicken has more Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, and Phosphorus, however, Nachos has more Vitamin E, and Fiber.
  • KFC Fried Chicken's daily need coverage for Sodium is 32% more.
  • KFC Fried Chicken has 27 times more Cholesterol than Nachos. KFC Fried Chicken has 82mg of Cholesterol, while Nachos have 3mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are KFC, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Skin and Breading and Fast foods, nachos, with cheese.

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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%
Nachos
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 30% 19% 32% 28% 21% 23% 85% 41% 24% 47%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +85.7%
Contains more IronIron +17.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +28.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +27.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +59.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +68%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +48.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -70%
~equal in Zinc ~0.86mg

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% 4% 24% 0% 20% 45% 102% 53% 32% 40% 0% 0% 0%
Nachos
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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 3.7% 1.3% 82% 0% 31% 31% 12% 23% 50% 8.8% 48% 7.5% 14%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +214.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +48.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +760.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +131.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +357.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +240%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +53.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
Nachos
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4% 22% 35% 37% 2%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 21.5 g
Carbs: 34.91 g
Water: 37.4 g
Other: 1.87 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +228%
Contains more FatsFats +30.3%
Contains more OtherOther +87.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +85.8%
~equal in Water ~37.4g

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
Nachos
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10% 66% 24%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.173 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.04 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -65.7%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~14.02g
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~5.04g

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
Nachos
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93% 2% 5%
Starch: 28.33 g
Sucrose: 0.53 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 1.63 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +69.4%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~equal in Glucose ~0g
~equal in Fructose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~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 Nachos
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient KFC Fried Chicken Nachos Opinion
Calories 384kcal 343kcal KFC Fried Chicken
Protein 14.17g 4.32g KFC Fried Chicken
Fats 28.01g 21.5g KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin C 1.1mg Nachos
Net carbs 18.79g 31.71g Nachos
Carbs 18.79g 34.91g Nachos
Cholesterol 82mg 3mg Nachos
Magnesium 25mg 42mg Nachos
Calcium 117mg 63mg KFC Fried Chicken
Potassium 244mg 362mg Nachos
Iron 0.88mg 0.75mg KFC Fried Chicken
Sugar 0g 2.17g KFC Fried Chicken
Fiber 0g 3.2g Nachos
Copper 0.082mg 0.064mg KFC Fried Chicken
Zinc 0.87mg 0.86mg KFC Fried Chicken
Starch 16.72g 28.33g Nachos
Phosphorus 252mg 198mg KFC Fried Chicken
Sodium 1042mg 313mg Nachos
Vitamin A 66IU 21IU KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin A 20µg 5µg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin E 1.2mg 4.08mg Nachos
Manganese 0.298mg 0.187mg KFC Fried Chicken
Selenium 17.2µg 8.6µg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.123mg Nachos
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 0.133mg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin B3 5.42mg 0.63mg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin B5 0.88mg 0.38mg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin B6 0.14mg 0.215mg Nachos
Vitamin B12 0.32µg 0.07µg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin K 19.3µg Nachos
Folate 10µg Nachos
Trans Fat 0.214g 0.058g Nachos
Choline 26.4mg Nachos
Saturated Fat 6.343g 2.173g Nachos
Monounsaturated Fat 14.448g 14.02g KFC Fried Chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 5.375g 5.04g KFC Fried Chicken
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.042mg KFC Fried Chicken
Threonine 0.467mg 0.156mg KFC Fried Chicken
Isoleucine 0.416mg 0.187mg KFC Fried Chicken
Leucine 0.864mg 0.521mg KFC Fried Chicken
Lysine 0.615mg 0.156mg KFC Fried Chicken
Methionine 0.205mg 0.094mg KFC Fried Chicken
Phenylalanine 0.542mg 0.229mg KFC Fried Chicken
Valine 0.516mg 0.25mg KFC Fried Chicken
Histidine 0.337mg 0.135mg KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.764g 0.617g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g 0g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.045g 0.032g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g 0g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.023g 0.011g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.343g 4.343g

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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KFC Fried Chicken Nachos
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
24%
Nachos
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
KFC Fried Chicken
35%
Nachos

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 79mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nachos
Nachos contains less Sodium (difference - 729mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.17g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
KFC Fried Chicken
KFC Fried Chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.17g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
KFC Fried Chicken
KFC Fried Chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 75)
Which food is richer in minerals?
KFC Fried Chicken
KFC Fried Chicken is relatively richer in minerals
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. Nachos - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170291/nutrients

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

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