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KFC Fried Chicken vs. Pepperoni Pizza — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are KFC Fried Chicken and Pepperoni Pizza different?

  • KFC Fried Chicken is higher in Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus, however, Pepperoni Pizza is richer in Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B12, Fiber, and Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Cholesterol from KFC Fried Chicken is 19% higher.
  • KFC Fried Chicken contains 2 times more Vitamin B5 than Pepperoni Pizza. While KFC Fried Chicken contains 0.88mg of Vitamin B5, Pepperoni Pizza contains only 0.378mg.
  • Pepperoni Pizza has less Cholesterol.

KFC, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Skin and Breading and PIZZA HUT 12" Pepperoni Pizza, Pan Crust are the varieties used in this article.

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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 16% 44% 18% 80% 35% 42% 88% 90% 47% 112%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +13.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +22.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +22.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +24.8%
Contains more IronIron +143.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +28%
Contains more ZincZinc +77%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +21.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +19.8%

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% 10% 16% 0% 72% 59% 72% 23% 32% 80% 48% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +41.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +132.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +159.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +258.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +28.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +100%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.14mg
~equal in Folate ~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
12% 14% 30% 41% 3%
Protein: 11.97 g
Fats: 14.21 g
Carbs: 30.49 g
Water: 40.8 g
Other: 2.53 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +18.4%
Contains more FatsFats +97.1%
Contains more OtherOther +38.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +62.3%
Contains more WaterWater +14.9%

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
40% 34% 26%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.271 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.415 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.465 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +227.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +55.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -16.9%

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
88% 8%
Starch: 23.13 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.4 g
Fructose: 0.37 g
Lactose: 0.35 g
Maltose: 2.01 g
Galactose: 0.07 g
Contains more StarchStarch +38.3%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Sucrose ~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 Pepperoni Pizza
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient KFC Fried Chicken Pepperoni Pizza Opinion
Calories 384kcal 298kcal KFC Fried Chicken
Protein 14.17g 11.97g KFC Fried Chicken
Fats 28.01g 14.21g KFC Fried Chicken
Net carbs 18.79g 28.69g Pepperoni Pizza
Carbs 18.79g 30.49g Pepperoni Pizza
Cholesterol 82mg 25mg Pepperoni Pizza
Magnesium 25mg 22mg KFC Fried Chicken
Calcium 117mg 146mg Pepperoni Pizza
Potassium 244mg 199mg KFC Fried Chicken
Iron 0.88mg 2.14mg Pepperoni Pizza
Sugar 0g 3.2g KFC Fried Chicken
Fiber 0g 1.8g Pepperoni Pizza
Copper 0.082mg 0.105mg Pepperoni Pizza
Zinc 0.87mg 1.54mg Pepperoni Pizza
Starch 16.72g 23.13g Pepperoni Pizza
Phosphorus 252mg 205mg KFC Fried Chicken
Sodium 1042mg 692mg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin A 66IU 171IU Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin A 20µg 47µg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin E 1.2mg 0.78mg KFC Fried Chicken
Manganese 0.298mg 0.361mg Pepperoni Pizza
Selenium 17.2µg 20.6µg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.287mg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 0.254mg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin B3 5.42mg 3.84mg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin B5 0.88mg 0.378mg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin B6 0.14mg 0.14mg
Vitamin B12 0.32µg 0.64µg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin K 19.3µg Pepperoni Pizza
Trans Fat 0.214g Pepperoni Pizza
Saturated Fat 6.343g 5.271g Pepperoni Pizza
Monounsaturated Fat 14.448g 4.415g KFC Fried Chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 5.375g 3.465g KFC Fried Chicken
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.116mg Pepperoni Pizza
Threonine 0.467mg 0.374mg KFC Fried Chicken
Isoleucine 0.416mg 0.487mg Pepperoni Pizza
Leucine 0.864mg 0.952mg Pepperoni Pizza
Lysine 0.615mg 0.652mg Pepperoni Pizza
Methionine 0.205mg 0.247mg Pepperoni Pizza
Phenylalanine 0.542mg 0.564mg Pepperoni Pizza
Valine 0.516mg 0.604mg Pepperoni Pizza
Histidine 0.337mg 0.322mg KFC Fried Chicken
Fructose 0g 0.37g Pepperoni Pizza
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.764g 0.357g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.045g 0g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.023g 0.025g Pepperoni Pizza
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.343g KFC Fried Chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
KFC Fried Chicken Pepperoni Pizza
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
32%
Pepperoni Pizza
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
KFC Fried Chicken
57%
Pepperoni Pizza

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pepperoni Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 57mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pepperoni Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza contains less Sodium (difference - 350mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pepperoni Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.072g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
KFC Fried Chicken
KFC Fried Chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
KFC Fried Chicken
KFC Fried Chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
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. Pepperoni Pizza - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173280/nutrients

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

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