KFC Fried Chicken vs. Fish sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are kFC Fried Chicken and fish sandwiches different?
- KFC Fried Chicken is higher in fats, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B5, and protein; however, fish sandwiches are richer in vitamin B12 and vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for fats for kFC Fried Chicken is 24% higher.
- KFC Fried Chicken contains 3 times more saturated fat than fish sandwiches. While kFC Fried Chicken contains 6.343g of saturated fat, fish sandwiches contain only 1.949g.
KFC, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Skin, and Breading and Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce are the varieties used in this article.
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Mineral Comparison
The mineral comparison score is based on which food has a more favorable amount of each mineral. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily mineral needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +216.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +18.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +77.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +117.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +12.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +70.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -42.2% |
Vitamin Comparison
The vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins in which one food is richer than the other. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily vitamin needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +118.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +40.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +152.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +137.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +162.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +112.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
| Monounsaturated fat | 14.448g | 2.595g | 30% |
| Fats | 28.01g | 12.45g | 24% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.42mg | 2.15mg | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 6.343g | 1.949g | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 252mg | 116mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 1042mg | 602mg | 19% |
| Omega-3 (ALA) | 0.764g | 0.489g | 17% |
| Cholesterol | 82mg | 35mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.32µg | 0.68µg | 15% |
| Folate | 46µg | 12% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.08mg | 0.21mg | 11% |
| Vitamin K | 13.6µg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.88mg | 0.37mg | 10% |
| Protein | 14.17g | 10.29g | 8% |
| Calcium | 117mg | 37mg | 8% |
| Iron | 0.88mg | 1.5mg | 8% |
| Starch | 16.72g | 7% | |
| Omega-6 (Linoleic acid) | 4.343g | 5.561g | 7% |
| Calories | 384kcal | 257kcal | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.375g | 6.257g | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.14mg | 0.07mg | 5% |
| Choline | 28.9mg | 5% | |
| Fiber | 0g | 1g | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 1.2mg | 0.55mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.197mg | 0.14mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 18.79g | 26.69g | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.87mg | 0.49mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1.8mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin A | 20µg | 6µg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0g | 1.47g | 2% |
| Vitamin D* | 9 IU | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 244mg | 206mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.075mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.298mg | 0.264mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 17.2µg | 18µg | 1% |
| Protein per 100 calories | 3.7g | 4g | N/A |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 271kcal | 250kcal | N/A |
| Weight per 100 calories | 26g | 39g | N/A |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 3.1 | 4.5 | N/A |
| Net carbs | 18.79g | 25.69g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 25mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 3.53g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.214g | 0.08g | 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 | 0.029g | N/A |
| Omega-3 (DHA) | 0.003g | 0.064g | N/A |
| Omega-3 (DPA) | 0.006g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 (Eicosatrienoic acid) | 0.002g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 (Gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.045g | 0.023g | N/A |
| Omega-6 (Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.029g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-6 (Eicosadienoic acid) | 0.023g | 0.005g | N/A |
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:
10.29 g
Fats:
12.45 g
Carbs:
26.69 g
Water:
48.44 g
Other:
2.13 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +37.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +125% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +42% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +36.4% |
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
1.949 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
6.257 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +456.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -69.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +16.4% |
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:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
1.2 g
Fructose:
1.47 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.87 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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