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KFC Fried Chicken vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between KFC Fried Chicken and Taco?

  • KFC Fried Chicken is richer in Vitamin B3, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2, yet Taco is richer in Vitamin B12, Fiber, and Zinc.
  • KFC Fried Chicken's daily need coverage for Sodium is 28% higher.
  • KFC Fried Chicken has 3 times more Vitamin B3 than Taco. KFC Fried Chicken has 5.42mg of Vitamin B3, while Taco has 1.65mg.
  • Taco contains less Cholesterol.

We used KFC, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Skin and Breading and Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell types in this comparison.

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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%
Taco
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 27% 18% 45% 26% 48% 76% 52% 32% 50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +31.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +16.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +41.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +19.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +87%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +28%
Contains more IronIron +35.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +101.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -61.9%
~equal in Copper ~0.077mg

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%
Taco
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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 1.3% 7.9% 12% 3% 13% 14% 31% 0% 21% 116% 38% 14% 17%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +228.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +228.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +98.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +190.6%

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
Taco
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9% 13% 20% 57%
Protein: 8.86 g
Fats: 12.7 g
Carbs: 19.85 g
Water: 57.02 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +59.9%
Contains more FatsFats +120.6%
Contains more OtherOther +123.6%
Contains more WaterWater +60.5%
~equal in Carbs ~19.85g

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
Taco
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37% 37% 26%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.384 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.042 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +227.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +76.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -30.9%

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
Taco
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94% 3% 2%
Starch: 14.78 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0.2 g
Fructose: 0.3 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +13.1%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~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 Taco
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient KFC Fried Chicken Taco Opinion
Calories 384kcal 226kcal KFC Fried Chicken
Protein 14.17g 8.86g KFC Fried Chicken
Fats 28.01g 12.7g KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin C 0.4mg Taco
Net carbs 18.79g 15.95g KFC Fried Chicken
Carbs 18.79g 19.85g Taco
Cholesterol 82mg 28mg Taco
Vitamin D 4IU Taco
Magnesium 25mg 32mg Taco
Calcium 117mg 89mg KFC Fried Chicken
Potassium 244mg 209mg KFC Fried Chicken
Iron 0.88mg 1.19mg Taco
Sugar 0g 0.9g KFC Fried Chicken
Fiber 0g 3.9g Taco
Copper 0.082mg 0.077mg KFC Fried Chicken
Zinc 0.87mg 1.75mg Taco
Starch 16.72g 14.78g KFC Fried Chicken
Phosphorus 252mg 178mg KFC Fried Chicken
Sodium 1042mg 397mg Taco
Vitamin A 66IU 131IU Taco
Vitamin A 20µg 20µg
Vitamin E 1.2mg 0.6mg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin D 0.1µg Taco
Manganese 0.298mg 0.249mg KFC Fried Chicken
Selenium 17.2µg 9.2µg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.05mg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 0.06mg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin B3 5.42mg 1.65mg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin B5 0.88mg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin B6 0.14mg 0.09mg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin B12 0.32µg 0.93µg Taco
Vitamin K 15.3µg Taco
Folate 19µg Taco
Trans Fat 0.214g 0.467g KFC Fried Chicken
Choline 32mg Taco
Saturated Fat 6.343g 4.384g Taco
Monounsaturated Fat 14.448g 4.411g KFC Fried Chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 5.375g 3.042g 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 0.3g Taco
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0.005g Taco
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.764g 0.166g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.006g
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g 0.001g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.045g 0.002g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g 0.011g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.023g 0.004g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.343g 2.708g 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 Taco
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
22%
Taco
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
KFC Fried Chicken
40%
Taco

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco
Taco is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco
Taco contains less Sodium (difference - 645mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taco
Taco is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.959g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
KFC Fried Chicken
KFC Fried Chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
KFC Fried Chicken
KFC Fried Chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in minerals?
KFC Fried Chicken
KFC Fried Chicken is relatively richer in minerals
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. Taco - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170689/nutrients

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

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