McChicken Sandwich vs. KFC Fried Chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are mcChicken Sandwich and kFC Fried Chicken different?
- McChicken Sandwich is higher in vitamin B1 and iron; however, kFC Fried Chicken is richer in fats, phosphorus, vitamin B3, protein, and vitamin B12.
- Daily need coverage for fats for kFC Fried Chicken is 23% higher.
- McChicken Sandwich contains 3 times more vitamin B1 than kFC Fried Chicken. While mcChicken Sandwich contains 0.212mg of vitamin B1, kFC Fried Chicken contains only 0.08mg.
- McChicken Sandwich has less sodium.
McDONALD'S, McCHICKEN Sandwich and KFC, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Skin, and Breading 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 IronIron | +97.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -40.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +20.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +25% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +33% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +41% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +38.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +81.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +165% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +37.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +68.4% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Selenium | 17.2µg | 31% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.401g | 14.448g | 25% |
| Fats | 13.21g | 28.01g | 23% |
| Omega-3 (ALA) | 0.43g | 0.764g | 21% |
| Cholesterol | 27mg | 82mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 624mg | 1042mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.88mg | 18% | |
| Saturated fat | 2.346g | 6.343g | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 139mg | 252mg | 16% |
| Iron | 1.74mg | 0.88mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.212mg | 0.08mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.14mg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.942mg | 5.42mg | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 1.2mg | 8% | |
| Protein | 10.43g | 14.17g | 7% |
| Starch | 16.72g | 7% | |
| Calories | 273kcal | 384kcal | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 0g | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.19µg | 0.32µg | 5% |
| Carbs | 27.97g | 18.79g | 3% |
| Calcium | 88mg | 117mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.358mg | 0.298mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.964g | 5.375g | 3% |
| Potassium | 173mg | 244mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.63mg | 0.87mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 20µg | 2% | |
| Fructose | 1.93g | 0g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 25mg | 1% |
| Protein per 100 calories | 3.8g | 3.7g | N/A |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 262kcal | 271kcal | N/A |
| Weight per 100 calories | 37g | 26g | N/A |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 4 | 3.1 | N/A |
| Net carbs | 26.67g | 18.79g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.57g | 0g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.2mg | 0.197mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.079g | 0.214g | 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) | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-3 (DHA) | 0.003g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 (DPA) | 0.002g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 (Eicosatrienoic acid) | 0.001g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-6 (Gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.016g | 0.045g | N/A |
| Omega-6 (Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.01g | 0.029g | N/A |
| Omega-6 (Eicosadienoic acid) | 0.009g | 0.023g | N/A |
| Omega-6 (Linoleic acid) | 4.396g | 4.343g | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.43 g
Fats:
13.21 g
Carbs:
27.97 g
Water:
46.11 g
Other:
2.28 g
Protein:
14.17 g
Fats:
28.01 g
Carbs:
18.79 g
Water:
35.52 g
Other:
3.51 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +48.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +29.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +35.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +112% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.346 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.401 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.964 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.343 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
14.448 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.375 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -63% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +228.3% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~5.375g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.17 g
Glucose:
1.03 g
Fructose:
1.93 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.43 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
16.72 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
~equal in
Lactose
~0g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
