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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.
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +125%
Contains more Calcium +46.2%
Contains more Iron +105.7%
Contains more Potassium +15.6%
Contains less Sodium -44.8%
Contains more Zinc +20.7%
Contains more Manganese +18.8%
Contains more Selenium +15.7%
Equal in Copper - 0.084
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 33% 18% 108% 22% 136% 24% 28% 39% 94%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 52% 68% 15% 48% 25% 75% 29% 28% 47% 109%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +125%
Contains more Calcium +46.2%
Contains more Iron +105.7%
Contains more Potassium +15.6%
Contains less Sodium -44.8%
Contains more Zinc +20.7%
Contains more Manganese +18.8%
Contains more Selenium +15.7%
Equal in Copper - 0.084

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +192.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +58.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +157.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +328.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +45%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 24% 0% 0% 20% 46% 102% 53% 33% 0% 40% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 9% 6% 25% 86% 62% 82% 34% 47% 50% 28% 12%
Contains more Vitamin E +192.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +58.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +157.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +328.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +45%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +34.7%
Contains more Fats +179%
Contains more Other +40.4%
Contains more Water +59.1%
Equal in Carbs - 20.43
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 Protein +34.7%
Contains more Fats +179%
Contains more Other +40.4%
Contains more Water +59.1%
Equal in Carbs - 20.43

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +288.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +178.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -44%
24% 55% 21%
Saturated Fat: 6.343 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.448 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.375 g
39% 40% 21%
Saturated Fat: 3.554 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.716 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.927 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +288.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +178.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -44%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Equal in Starch - 15.67
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 Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Equal in Starch - 15.67

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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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
Net carbs 18.79g 19.23g Submarine sandwich
Protein 14.17g 10.52g KFC Fried Chicken
Fats 28.01g 10.04g KFC Fried Chicken
Carbs 18.79g 20.43g Submarine sandwich
Calories 384kcal 213kcal KFC Fried Chicken
Starch 16.72g 15.67g KFC Fried Chicken
Fructose 0g 1.4g Submarine sandwich
Sugar 0g 3.18g KFC Fried Chicken
Fiber 0g 1.2g Submarine sandwich
Calcium 117mg 171mg Submarine sandwich
Iron 0.88mg 1.81mg Submarine sandwich
Magnesium 25mg 20mg KFC Fried Chicken
Phosphorus 252mg 112mg KFC Fried Chicken
Potassium 244mg 282mg Submarine sandwich
Sodium 1042mg 575mg Submarine sandwich
Zinc 0.87mg 1.05mg Submarine sandwich
Copper 0.082mg 0.084mg Submarine sandwich
Manganese 0.298mg 0.354mg Submarine sandwich
Selenium 17.2µg 19.9µg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin A 66IU 170IU Submarine sandwich
Vitamin A RAE 20µg 22µg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin E 1.2mg 0.41mg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin D 7IU Submarine sandwich
Vitamin D 0.2µg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin C 7.5mg 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
Folate 66µg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.32µg 0.22µg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin K 4.5µg Submarine sandwich
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
Cholesterol 82mg 27mg Submarine sandwich
Trans Fat 0.214g 0.119g Submarine sandwich
Saturated Fat 6.343g 3.554g Submarine sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0.002g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0.001g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.005g KFC Fried Chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 14.448g 3.716g KFC Fried Chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 5.375g 1.927g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.023g 0.048g Submarine sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.343g 1.665g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.045g 0.003g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.764g 0.104g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g 0.004g Submarine sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g 0.013g 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 Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
27%
KFC Fried Chicken
37%
Submarine sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
KFC Fried Chicken
49%
Submarine sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 467mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
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.

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