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

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Important differences between mcGriddles and kFC Fried Chicken

  • McGriddles have more vitamin B1, phosphorus, and iron; however, kFC Fried Chicken has more vitamin B3, vitamin B5, and calcium.
  • KFC Fried Chicken's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 19% more.
  • McGriddles are lower in saturated fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are McDONALD'S, Sausage McGRIDDLES 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 10% 19% 13% 53% 26% 21% 135% 96% 26% 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 IronIron +61.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +25.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -29.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +78.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +85.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +68.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +14.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +50.5%
~equal in Copper ~0.082mg

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% 0% 0% 52% 36% 58% 23% 25% 34% 0% 28% 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 B1Vitamin B1 +161.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +26.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +75.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +129.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +29.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +18.5%
~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
8% 18% 31% 40% 2%
Protein: 8.41 g
Fats: 17.76 g
Carbs: 31.25 g
Water: 40.11 g
Other: 2.47 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 +66.3%
Contains more WaterWater +12.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +68.5%
Contains more FatsFats +57.7%
Contains more OtherOther +42.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
35% 48% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.435 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.532 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.591 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 -14.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +91.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +107.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
55% 35% 5% 4%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 6.16 g
Glucose: 3.91 g
Fructose: 0.14 g
Lactose: 0.54 g
Maltose: 0.48 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.
McGriddles KFC Fried Chicken
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McGriddles KFC Fried Chicken DV% diff.
Selenium 17.2µg 31%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.591g 5.375g 19%
Cholesterol 24mg 82mg 19%
Monounsaturated fat 7.532g 14.448g 17%
Fats 17.76g 28.01g 16%
Vitamin B3 3.082mg 5.42mg 15%
Sodium 737mg 1042mg 13%
Protein 8.41g 14.17g 12%
Vitamin B1 0.209mg 0.08mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.384mg 0.88mg 10%
Folate 37µg 9%
Phosphorus 316mg 252mg 9%
Vitamin E 1.2mg 8%
Iron 1.42mg 0.88mg 7%
Starch 16.72g 7%
Calcium 63mg 117mg 5%
Manganese 0.198mg 0.298mg 4%
Calories 312kcal 384kcal 4%
Fiber 1g 0g 4%
Carbs 31.25g 18.79g 4%
Saturated fat 5.435g 6.343g 4%
Potassium 145mg 244mg 3%
Magnesium 14mg 25mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.156mg 0.197mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0.27µg 0.32µg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.108mg 0.14mg 2%
Vitamin A 20µg 2%
Zinc 0.76mg 0.87mg 1%
Net carbs 30.25g 18.79g N/A
Sugar 11.23g 0g N/A
Copper 0.079mg 0.082mg 0%
Trans fat 0.956g 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 0.14g 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 0.023g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.343g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
McGriddles 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
20%
McGriddles
25%
KFC Fried Chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
McGriddles
54%
KFC Fried Chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McGriddles
McGriddles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McGriddles
McGriddles contains less Sodium (difference - 305mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
McGriddles
McGriddles is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.908g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
KFC Fried Chicken
KFC Fried Chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.23g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
KFC Fried Chicken
KFC Fried Chicken is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
KFC Fried Chicken
KFC Fried Chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
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. McGriddles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172059/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.