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, iron, and fiber; however, kFC Fried Chicken is richer in phosphorus, vitamin B3, and vitamin B12.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for kFC Fried Chicken is 20% higher.
- 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
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 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% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +165% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +37.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +68.4% |
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% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +53.9% |
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% |
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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 | +∞% |
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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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 17.2µg | 31% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.401g | 14.448g | 25% |
| Fats | 13.21g | 28.01g | 23% |
| Saturated fat | 2.346g | 6.343g | 18% |
| Cholesterol | 27mg | 82mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.88mg | 18% | |
| Sodium | 624mg | 1042mg | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 139mg | 252mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.14mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 1.74mg | 0.88mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.212mg | 0.08mg | 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% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.19µg | 0.32µg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 0g | 5% |
| Calcium | 88mg | 117mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.964g | 5.375g | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.358mg | 0.298mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 27.97g | 18.79g | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.63mg | 0.87mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.93g | 0g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 20µg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 173mg | 244mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 25mg | 1% |
| 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 - ALA | 0.43g | 0.764g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.002g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.016g | 0.045g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic 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 | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McChicken Sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McChicken Sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 418mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
McChicken Sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.997g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
KFC Fried Chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.57g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
KFC Fried Chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in minerals?
KFC Fried Chicken is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
KFC Fried Chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)