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

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How are KFC Fried Chicken and Submarine sandwich different?

  • KFC Fried Chicken is richer in Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B5, while Submarine sandwich is higher in Vitamin B1, Iron, Calcium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Submarine sandwich covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 22% more than KFC Fried Chicken.
  • KFC Fried Chicken contains 3 times more Cholesterol than Submarine sandwich. KFC Fried Chicken contains 82mg of Cholesterol, while Submarine sandwich contains 27mg.

KFC, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Skin and Breading and Fast foods, submarine sandwich, cold cut on white bread with lettuce and tomato types were 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 14% 51% 25% 68% 28% 29% 48% 75% 46% 109%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +125%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +46.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +15.6%
Contains more IronIron +105.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +20.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -44.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +18.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +15.7%
~equal in Copper ~0.084mg

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 25% 10% 8.2% 6% 86% 62% 81% 33% 47% 28% 11% 50% 16%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +192.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +25.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +58.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +157.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +328.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +35.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +45%

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
11% 10% 20% 57% 3%
Protein: 10.52 g
Fats: 10.04 g
Carbs: 20.43 g
Water: 56.51 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +34.7%
Contains more FatsFats +179%
Contains more OtherOther +40.4%
Contains more WaterWater +59.1%
~equal in Carbs ~20.43g

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
39% 40% 21%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.554 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.716 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.927 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +288.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +178.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -44%

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
83% 7% 7% 2%
Starch: 15.67 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.23 g
Fructose: 1.4 g
Lactose: 0.08 g
Maltose: 0.47 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~15.67g
~equal in Sucrose ~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 Submarine sandwich
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient KFC Fried Chicken Submarine sandwich Opinion
Calories 384kcal 213kcal KFC Fried Chicken
Protein 14.17g 10.52g KFC Fried Chicken
Fats 28.01g 10.04g KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin C 7.5mg Submarine sandwich
Net carbs 18.79g 19.23g Submarine sandwich
Carbs 18.79g 20.43g Submarine sandwich
Cholesterol 82mg 27mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin D 7IU Submarine sandwich
Magnesium 25mg 20mg KFC Fried Chicken
Calcium 117mg 171mg Submarine sandwich
Potassium 244mg 282mg Submarine sandwich
Iron 0.88mg 1.81mg Submarine sandwich
Sugar 0g 3.18g KFC Fried Chicken
Fiber 0g 1.2g Submarine sandwich
Copper 0.082mg 0.084mg Submarine sandwich
Zinc 0.87mg 1.05mg Submarine sandwich
Starch 16.72g 15.67g KFC Fried Chicken
Phosphorus 252mg 112mg KFC Fried Chicken
Sodium 1042mg 575mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin A 66IU 170IU Submarine sandwich
Vitamin A 20µg 22µg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin E 1.2mg 0.41mg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin D 0.2µg Submarine sandwich
Manganese 0.298mg 0.354mg Submarine sandwich
Selenium 17.2µg 19.9µg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.343mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 0.267mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B3 5.42mg 4.323mg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin B5 0.88mg 0.555mg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin B6 0.14mg 0.203mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.32µg 0.22µg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin K 4.5µg Submarine sandwich
Folate 66µg Submarine sandwich
Trans Fat 0.214g 0.119g Submarine sandwich
Choline 29.1mg Submarine sandwich
Saturated Fat 6.343g 3.554g Submarine sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 14.448g 3.716g KFC Fried Chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 5.375g 1.927g KFC Fried Chicken
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.1mg KFC Fried Chicken
Threonine 0.467mg 0.331mg KFC Fried Chicken
Isoleucine 0.416mg 0.431mg Submarine sandwich
Leucine 0.864mg 0.752mg KFC Fried Chicken
Lysine 0.615mg 0.491mg KFC Fried Chicken
Methionine 0.205mg 0.21mg Submarine sandwich
Phenylalanine 0.542mg 0.431mg KFC Fried Chicken
Valine 0.516mg 0.501mg KFC Fried Chicken
Histidine 0.337mg 0.301mg KFC Fried Chicken
Fructose 0g 1.4g Submarine sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0.001g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0.002g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.764g 0.104g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.005g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g 0.004g Submarine sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.045g 0.003g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g 0.013g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.023g 0.048g Submarine sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.343g 1.665g KFC Fried Chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
KFC Fried Chicken Submarine 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
36%
Submarine sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
KFC Fried Chicken
49%
Submarine sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 467mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.789g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
KFC Fried Chicken
KFC Fried Chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.18g)
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 ($)

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. Submarine sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170696/nutrients

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

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.