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

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Summary of differences between KFC Fried Chicken and Nachos Supreme

  • KFC Fried Chicken has more Vitamin B3, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, and Calcium, however, Nachos Supreme is higher in Fiber.
  • KFC Fried Chicken covers your daily need of Sodium 30% more than Nachos Supreme.
  • KFC Fried Chicken has 6 times more Cholesterol than Nachos Supreme. While KFC Fried Chicken has 82mg of Cholesterol, Nachos Supreme has only 14mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison KFC, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Skin and Breading and TACO BELL, Nachos Supreme.

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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 24% 14% 26% 38% 35% 29% 66% 45% 26% 44%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +148.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +64.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +47.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +112.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +32%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +22.1%
Contains more IronIron +14.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +26.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +20.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.6%

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%
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% 15% 35% 0% 18% 32% 19% 20% 36% 39% 16% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +436.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +45.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +12.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.073mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.31µg
~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
6% 12% 21% 58% 2%
Protein: 6.21 g
Fats: 12.48 g
Carbs: 21.39 g
Water: 58.15 g
Other: 1.77 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +128.2%
Contains more FatsFats +124.4%
Contains more OtherOther +98.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +13.8%
Contains more WaterWater +63.7%

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
22% 57% 21%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.549 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.661 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.496 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +116.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +115.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -59.8%

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
90% 5%
Starch: 14.97 g
Sucrose: 0.27 g
Glucose: 0.23 g
Fructose: 0.27 g
Lactose: 0.87 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +11.7%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~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 Supreme
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient KFC Fried Chicken Nachos Supreme Opinion
Calories 384kcal 223kcal KFC Fried Chicken
Protein 14.17g 6.21g KFC Fried Chicken
Fats 28.01g 12.48g KFC Fried Chicken
Net carbs 18.79g 17.69g KFC Fried Chicken
Carbs 18.79g 21.39g Nachos Supreme
Cholesterol 82mg 14mg Nachos Supreme
Magnesium 25mg 33mg Nachos Supreme
Calcium 117mg 47mg KFC Fried Chicken
Potassium 244mg 298mg Nachos Supreme
Iron 0.88mg 1.01mg Nachos Supreme
Sugar 0g 1.63g KFC Fried Chicken
Fiber 0g 3.7g Nachos Supreme
Copper 0.082mg 0.104mg Nachos Supreme
Zinc 0.87mg 1.05mg Nachos Supreme
Starch 16.72g 14.97g KFC Fried Chicken
Phosphorus 252mg 153mg KFC Fried Chicken
Sodium 1042mg 348mg Nachos Supreme
Vitamin A 66IU 242IU Nachos Supreme
Vitamin A 20µg 42µg Nachos Supreme
Vitamin E 1.2mg 1.75mg Nachos Supreme
Manganese 0.298mg 0.202mg KFC Fried Chicken
Selenium 17.2µg 8.1µg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.073mg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 0.137mg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin B3 5.42mg 1.01mg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin B5 0.88mg 0.33mg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin B6 0.14mg 0.158mg Nachos Supreme
Vitamin B12 0.32µg 0.31µg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin K 6.4µg Nachos Supreme
Folate 14µg Nachos Supreme
Trans Fat 0.214g 0.167g Nachos Supreme
Saturated Fat 6.343g 2.549g Nachos Supreme
Monounsaturated Fat 14.448g 6.661g KFC Fried Chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 5.375g 2.496g KFC Fried Chicken
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.059mg KFC Fried Chicken
Threonine 0.467mg 0.216mg KFC Fried Chicken
Isoleucine 0.416mg 0.275mg KFC Fried Chicken
Leucine 0.864mg 0.541mg KFC Fried Chicken
Lysine 0.615mg 0.344mg KFC Fried Chicken
Methionine 0.205mg 0.118mg KFC Fried Chicken
Phenylalanine 0.542mg 0.285mg KFC Fried Chicken
Valine 0.516mg 0.325mg KFC Fried Chicken
Histidine 0.337mg 0.187mg KFC Fried Chicken
Fructose 0g 0.27g Nachos Supreme
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0.001g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.764g 0.315g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.003g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g 0g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.045g 0.012g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g 0.004g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.023g 0.005g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.343g 2.098g KFC Fried Chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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KFC Fried Chicken Nachos Supreme
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
18%
Nachos Supreme
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
KFC Fried Chicken
35%
Nachos Supreme

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nachos Supreme
Nachos Supreme is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nachos Supreme
Nachos Supreme contains less Sodium (difference - 694mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nachos Supreme
Nachos Supreme is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.794g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
KFC Fried Chicken
KFC Fried Chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.63g)
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 minerals?
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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.
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 Supreme - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170337/nutrients

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

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