KFC Fried Chicken vs. Roast beef sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between kFC Fried Chicken and roast beef sandwich
- KFC Fried Chicken has more phosphorus and vitamin B3; however, roast beef sandwich is higher in vitamin B12, iron, zinc, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2.
- Roast beef sandwich covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 27% more than kFC Fried Chicken.
- Roast beef sandwich contains 3 times less cholesterol than kFC Fried Chicken. KFC Fried Chicken contains 82mg of cholesterol, while roast beef sandwich contains 30mg.
Food varieties used in this article are KFC, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Skin and Breading and Fast foods, roast beef sandwich, plain.
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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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +112.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +26% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +27.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +200% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +32.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +160.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -37.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +900% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +179.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +24.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +171.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +45.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +53.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +200% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
14.17 g
Fats:
28.01 g
Carbs:
18.79 g
Water:
35.52 g
Other:
3.51 g
Protein:
15.17 g
Fats:
10.3 g
Carbs:
22.21 g
Water:
49.91 g
Other:
2.41 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +171.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +45.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +18.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +40.5% |
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Protein
~15.17g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.343 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
14.448 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.375 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.399 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.987 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.762 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +262.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +205.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -46.4% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
16.72 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
17.65 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
1.34 g
Fructose:
1.5 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
1 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
~equal in
Starch
~17.65g
~equal in
Sucrose
~0g
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Lactose
~0g
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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.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.32µg | 0.96µg | 27% |
| Fats | 28.01g | 10.3g | 27% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 14.448g | 3.987g | 26% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.375g | 1.762g | 24% |
| Iron | 0.88mg | 2.64mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.88mg | 18% | |
| Cholesterol | 82mg | 30mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 1042mg | 653mg | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 6.343g | 3.399g | 13% |
| Folate | 51µg | 13% | |
| Zinc | 0.87mg | 2.27mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.08mg | 0.217mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 252mg | 200mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.42mg | 4.343mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.197mg | 0.287mg | 7% |
| Calories | 384kcal | 244kcal | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.14mg | 0.215mg | 6% |
| Choline | 32.4mg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 117mg | 55mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.3g | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 1.2mg | 0.43mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.109mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.298mg | 0.234mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 17.2µg | 18.2µg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0g | 1.5g | 2% |
| Protein | 14.17g | 15.17g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin A | 20µg | 2µg | 2% |
| Potassium | 244mg | 224mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 18.79g | 22.21g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 18.79g | 20.91g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 1IU | 0% | |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 23mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 3.84g | N/A |
| Starch | 16.72g | 17.65g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.214g | 0.389g | 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% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.002g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.764g | 0.152g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.045g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.029g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.023g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.343g | 1.465g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
34%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roast beef sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 52mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roast beef sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 389mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Roast beef sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.944g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Roast beef sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
KFC Fried Chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.84g)
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.