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

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Summary of differences between KFC Fried Chicken and Pizza

  • KFC Fried Chicken has more Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus, however, Pizza is higher in Vitamin B1, Iron, Fiber, Calcium, and Vitamin A.
  • Pizza covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 26% more than KFC Fried Chicken.
  • KFC Fried Chicken has 5 times more Cholesterol than Pizza. While KFC Fried Chicken has 82mg of Cholesterol, Pizza has only 17mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison KFC, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Skin and Breading and Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust.

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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%
Pizza
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 56% 15% 93% 35% 37% 93% 78% 47% 109%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +41.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +16.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +60.7%
Contains more IronIron +181.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +28%
Contains more ZincZinc +54%
Contains less SodiumSodium -42.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +20.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +15.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~24mg

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%
Pizza
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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 4.7% 21% 17% 0% 98% 45% 72% 0% 18% 53% 17% 70% 8.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +44.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +75%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +442.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +387.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +31.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.195mg

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
Pizza
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11% 10% 33% 43% 2%
Protein: 11.39 g
Fats: 9.69 g
Carbs: 33.33 g
Water: 43.17 g
Other: 2.42 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +24.4%
Contains more FatsFats +189.1%
Contains more OtherOther +45%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +77.4%
Contains more WaterWater +21.5%

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
Pizza
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51% 30% 19%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.465 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.681 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +454%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +219.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -29.6%

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
Pizza
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88% 3% 3% 3%
Starch: 26.95 g
Sucrose: 0.2 g
Glucose: 0.78 g
Fructose: 1 g
Lactose: 0.42 g
Maltose: 1.05 g
Galactose: 0.13 g
Contains more StarchStarch +61.2%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%

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 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 Pizza Opinion
Calories 384kcal 266kcal KFC Fried Chicken
Protein 14.17g 11.39g KFC Fried Chicken
Fats 28.01g 9.69g KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin C 1.4mg Pizza
Net carbs 18.79g 31.03g Pizza
Carbs 18.79g 33.33g Pizza
Cholesterol 82mg 17mg Pizza
Magnesium 25mg 24mg KFC Fried Chicken
Calcium 117mg 188mg Pizza
Potassium 244mg 172mg KFC Fried Chicken
Iron 0.88mg 2.48mg Pizza
Sugar 0g 3.58g KFC Fried Chicken
Fiber 0g 2.3g Pizza
Copper 0.082mg 0.105mg Pizza
Zinc 0.87mg 1.34mg Pizza
Starch 16.72g 26.95g Pizza
Phosphorus 252mg 216mg KFC Fried Chicken
Sodium 1042mg 598mg Pizza
Vitamin A 66IU 358IU Pizza
Vitamin A 20µg 69µg Pizza
Vitamin E 1.2mg 0.83mg KFC Fried Chicken
Manganese 0.298mg 0.36mg Pizza
Selenium 17.2µg 19.9µg Pizza
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.39mg Pizza
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 0.195mg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin B3 5.42mg 3.825mg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin B5 0.88mg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin B6 0.14mg 0.08mg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin B12 0.32µg 0.42µg Pizza
Vitamin K 6.7µg Pizza
Folate 93µg Pizza
Trans Fat 0.214g 0.241g KFC Fried Chicken
Choline 16.4mg Pizza
Saturated Fat 6.343g 4.465g Pizza
Monounsaturated Fat 14.448g 2.608g KFC Fried Chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 5.375g 1.681g KFC Fried Chicken
Tryptophan 0.108mg KFC Fried Chicken
Threonine 0.467mg 0.41mg KFC Fried Chicken
Isoleucine 0.416mg 0.564mg Pizza
Leucine 0.864mg 1.139mg Pizza
Lysine 0.615mg 0.77mg Pizza
Methionine 0.205mg 0.264mg Pizza
Phenylalanine 0.542mg 0.664mg Pizza
Valine 0.516mg 0.72mg Pizza
Histidine 0.337mg 0.355mg Pizza
Fructose 0g 1g Pizza
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0.004g Pizza
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.764g 0.175g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.004g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g 0g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.045g 0.003g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g 0.009g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.023g 0.003g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.343g 1.367g KFC Fried Chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
KFC Fried Chicken 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
33%
Pizza
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
KFC Fried Chicken
58%
Pizza

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 65mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pizza
Pizza contains less Sodium (difference - 444mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.878g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
KFC Fried Chicken
KFC Fried Chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.58g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
KFC Fried Chicken
KFC Fried Chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
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. Pizza - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173292/nutrients

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

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