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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.
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% 17% 20% 99% 36% 62% 86% 85% 31% 99%
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%
~equal in Magnesium ~23mg
~equal in Potassium ~224mg
~equal in Selenium ~18.2µg

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% 0.48% 8.6% 0% 54% 66% 81% 0% 50% 120% 7% 38% 18%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +725%
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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~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
15% 10% 22% 50% 2%
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%
~equal in Protein ~15.17g

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
37% 44% 19%
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
100%
Starch: 16.72 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
82% 6% 7% 5%
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
~equal in Lactose ~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 Roast beef sandwich
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient KFC Fried Chicken Roast beef sandwich Opinion
Calories 384kcal 244kcal KFC Fried Chicken
Protein 14.17g 15.17g Roast beef sandwich
Fats 28.01g 10.3g KFC Fried Chicken
Net carbs 18.79g 20.91g Roast beef sandwich
Carbs 18.79g 22.21g Roast beef sandwich
Cholesterol 82mg 30mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin D 1IU Roast beef sandwich
Magnesium 25mg 23mg KFC Fried Chicken
Calcium 117mg 55mg KFC Fried Chicken
Potassium 244mg 224mg KFC Fried Chicken
Iron 0.88mg 2.64mg Roast beef sandwich
Sugar 0g 3.84g KFC Fried Chicken
Fiber 0g 1.3g Roast beef sandwich
Copper 0.082mg 0.109mg Roast beef sandwich
Zinc 0.87mg 2.27mg Roast beef sandwich
Starch 16.72g 17.65g Roast beef sandwich
Phosphorus 252mg 200mg KFC Fried Chicken
Sodium 1042mg 653mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin A 66IU 8IU KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin A 20µg 2µg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin E 1.2mg 0.43mg KFC Fried Chicken
Manganese 0.298mg 0.234mg KFC Fried Chicken
Selenium 17.2µg 18.2µg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.217mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 0.287mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B3 5.42mg 4.343mg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin B5 0.88mg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin B6 0.14mg 0.215mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.32µg 0.96µg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin K 2.8µg Roast beef sandwich
Folate 51µg Roast beef sandwich
Trans Fat 0.214g 0.389g KFC Fried Chicken
Choline 32.4mg Roast beef sandwich
Saturated Fat 6.343g 3.399g Roast beef sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 14.448g 3.987g KFC Fried Chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 5.375g 1.762g KFC Fried Chicken
Tryptophan 0.108mg KFC Fried Chicken
Threonine 0.467mg KFC Fried Chicken
Isoleucine 0.416mg KFC Fried Chicken
Leucine 0.864mg KFC Fried Chicken
Lysine 0.615mg KFC Fried Chicken
Methionine 0.205mg KFC Fried Chicken
Phenylalanine 0.542mg KFC Fried Chicken
Valine 0.516mg KFC Fried Chicken
Histidine 0.337mg KFC Fried Chicken
Fructose 0g 1.5g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0.005g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.764g 0.152g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.008g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g 0g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.045g 0.007g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g 0.01g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.023g 0.002g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.343g 1.465g KFC Fried Chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
KFC Fried Chicken Roast beef sandwich
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
34%
Roast beef sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
KFC Fried Chicken
55%
Roast beef sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 52mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 389mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.944g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
KFC Fried Chicken
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.

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. Roast beef sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170695/nutrients

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

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