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

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Important differences between mcFlurry and kFC Fried Chicken

  • McFlurry has more vitamin B12; however, kFC Fried Chicken has more vitamin B3, phosphorus, manganese, iron, vitamin E, and vitamin B6.
  • KFC Fried Chicken's daily need coverage for sodium is 43% more.
  • McFlurry has 2 times more vitamin B12 than kFC Fried Chicken. McFlurry has 0.6µg of vitamin B12, while kFC Fried Chicken has 0.32µg.
  • McFlurry is lower in saturated fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are McDONALD'S, McFLURRY with M&M'S CANDIES and KFC, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Skin and Breading.

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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 12% 41% 18% 10% 15% 15% 50% 7% 6% 0%
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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +15.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +47.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17.3%
Contains more IronIron +225.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +86.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +61.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +117.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +547.8%

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% 0% 1.6% 0% 13% 56% 2.6% 44% 12% 75% 0% 2.3% 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 0% 6.7% 24% 0% 20% 45% 102% 53% 32% 40% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +23.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +87.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +56.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3799.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +20.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +164.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 6% 27% 62%
Protein: 4.02 g
Fats: 6.46 g
Carbs: 26.82 g
Water: 61.74 g
Other: 0.96 g
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
Contains more CarbsCarbs +42.7%
Contains more WaterWater +73.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +252.5%
Contains more FatsFats +333.6%
Contains more OtherOther +265.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
64% 31% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.402 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.282 g
24% 55% 21%
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 -46.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +765.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1806%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
69% 3% 26%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 16.9 g
Glucose: 0.75 g
Fructose: 0.21 g
Lactose: 6.23 g
Maltose: 0.28 g
Galactose: 0 g
100%
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 LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
~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.
McFlurry KFC Fried Chicken
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McFlurry KFC Fried Chicken DV% diff.
Sodium 54mg 1042mg 43%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.282g 5.375g 34%
Fats 6.46g 28.01g 33%
Vitamin B3 0.139mg 5.42mg 33%
Monounsaturated fat 1.67g 14.448g 32%
Selenium 17.2µg 31%
Cholesterol 16mg 82mg 22%
Protein 4.02g 14.17g 20%
Phosphorus 116mg 252mg 19%
Saturated fat 3.402g 6.343g 13%
Vitamin B12 0.6µg 0.32µg 12%
Manganese 0.046mg 0.298mg 11%
Calories 177kcal 384kcal 10%
Iron 0.27mg 0.88mg 8%
Vitamin E 0.08mg 1.2mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.053mg 0.14mg 7%
Starch 16.72g 7%
Vitamin B2 0.243mg 0.197mg 4%
Copper 0.044mg 0.082mg 4%
Carbs 26.82g 18.79g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.73mg 0.88mg 3%
Zinc 0.54mg 0.87mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.08mg 2%
Vitamin A 20µg 2%
Calcium 135mg 117mg 2%
Magnesium 17mg 25mg 2%
Fiber 0.2g 0g 1%
Potassium 208mg 244mg 1%
Folate 3µg 1%
Net carbs 26.62g 18.79g N/A
Sugar 24.37g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0.281g 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%
Fructose 0.21g 0g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.764g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.045g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.023g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.343g N/A

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McFlurry KFC Fried Chicken
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
16%
McFlurry
25%
KFC Fried Chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
McFlurry
54%
KFC Fried Chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McFlurry
McFlurry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McFlurry
McFlurry contains less Sodium (difference - 988mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
McFlurry
McFlurry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.941g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
KFC Fried Chicken
KFC Fried Chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.37g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
KFC Fried Chicken
KFC Fried Chicken is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)
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. McFlurry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173303/nutrients
  2. KFC Fried Chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170738/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.