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KFC Fried Chicken vs. Fish sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are KFC Fried Chicken and Fish sandwich different?

  • KFC Fried Chicken is higher in Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, and Calcium, however, Fish sandwich is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from KFC Fried Chicken is 22% higher.
  • KFC Fried Chicken contains 3 times more Calcium than Fish sandwich. While KFC Fried Chicken contains 117mg of Calcium, Fish sandwich contains only 37mg.
  • Fish sandwich has less Saturated Fat.

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

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 18% 11% 18% 56% 25% 13% 50% 79% 34% 98%
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%
~equal in Magnesium ~25mg
~equal in Copper ~0.075mg
~equal in Selenium ~18µg

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 6% 5.2% 11% 6% 53% 32% 40% 22% 16% 85% 34% 35% 16%
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 AVitamin A +31.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +162.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +112.5%

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
10% 12% 27% 48% 2%
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 OtherOther +64.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +42%
Contains more WaterWater +36.4%

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
18% 24% 58%
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
100%
Starch: 16.72 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
34% 42% 25%
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 +∞%
~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 Fish sandwich
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient KFC Fried Chicken Fish sandwich Opinion
Calories 384kcal 257kcal KFC Fried Chicken
Protein 14.17g 10.29g KFC Fried Chicken
Fats 28.01g 12.45g KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin C 1.8mg Fish sandwich
Net carbs 18.79g 25.69g Fish sandwich
Carbs 18.79g 26.69g Fish sandwich
Cholesterol 82mg 35mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin D 9IU Fish sandwich
Magnesium 25mg 25mg
Calcium 117mg 37mg KFC Fried Chicken
Potassium 244mg 206mg KFC Fried Chicken
Iron 0.88mg 1.5mg Fish sandwich
Sugar 0g 3.53g KFC Fried Chicken
Fiber 0g 1g Fish sandwich
Copper 0.082mg 0.075mg KFC Fried Chicken
Zinc 0.87mg 0.49mg KFC Fried Chicken
Starch 16.72g KFC Fried Chicken
Phosphorus 252mg 116mg KFC Fried Chicken
Sodium 1042mg 602mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin A 66IU 87IU Fish sandwich
Vitamin A 20µg 6µg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin E 1.2mg 0.55mg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin D 0.2µg Fish sandwich
Manganese 0.298mg 0.264mg KFC Fried Chicken
Selenium 17.2µg 18µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.21mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 0.14mg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin B3 5.42mg 2.15mg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin B5 0.88mg 0.37mg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin B6 0.14mg 0.07mg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin B12 0.32µg 0.68µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin K 13.6µg Fish sandwich
Folate 46µg Fish sandwich
Trans Fat 0.214g 0.08g Fish sandwich
Choline 28.9mg Fish sandwich
Saturated Fat 6.343g 1.949g Fish sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 14.448g 2.595g KFC Fried Chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 5.375g 6.257g Fish sandwich
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 1.47g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0.029g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0.064g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.764g 0.489g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.003g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g 0.001g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.045g 0.023g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g 0.002g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.023g 0.005g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.343g 5.561g Fish sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
KFC Fried Chicken Fish sandwich
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
28%
Fish sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
KFC Fried Chicken
40%
Fish sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
KFC Fried Chicken
KFC Fried Chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.53g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
KFC Fried Chicken
KFC Fried Chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is richer in minerals?
KFC Fried Chicken
KFC Fried Chicken is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 440mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.394g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Fish sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170296/nutrients

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

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