Nachos vs. KFC Fried Chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Nachos and KFC Fried Chicken
- Nachos have more Vitamin E, and Fiber, however, KFC Fried Chicken have more Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, and Phosphorus.
- KFC Fried Chicken's daily need coverage for Sodium is 32% more.
- Nachos are lower in Saturated Fat.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Fast foods, nachos, with cheese 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +68% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +48.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -70% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +85.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +17.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +28.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +27.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +59.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +100% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +240% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +53.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +53.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +214.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +48.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +760.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +131.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +357.1% |
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Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.32 g
Fats:
21.5 g
Carbs:
34.91 g
Water:
37.4 g
Other:
1.87 g
Protein:
14.17 g
Fats:
28.01 g
Carbs:
18.79 g
Water:
35.52 g
Other:
3.51 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +85.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +228% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +30.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +87.7% |
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Water
~35.52g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
2.173 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.04 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 | -65.7% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated Fat
~14.448g
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~5.375g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
28.33 g
Sucrose:
0.53 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
1.63 g
Maltose:
0 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 StarchStarch | +69.4% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
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Glucose
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Fructose
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Maltose
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Galactose
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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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 343kcal | 384kcal |
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| Protein | 4.32g | 14.17g |
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| Fats | 21.5g | 28.01g |
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| Vitamin C | 1.1mg |
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| Net carbs | 31.71g | 18.79g |
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| Carbs | 34.91g | 18.79g |
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| Cholesterol | 3mg | 82mg |
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| Magnesium | 42mg | 25mg |
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| Calcium | 63mg | 117mg |
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| Potassium | 362mg | 244mg |
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| Iron | 0.75mg | 0.88mg |
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| Sugar | 2.17g | 0g |
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| Fiber | 3.2g | 0g |
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| Copper | 0.064mg | 0.082mg |
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| Zinc | 0.86mg | 0.87mg |
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| Starch | 28.33g | 16.72g |
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| Phosphorus | 198mg | 252mg |
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| Sodium | 313mg | 1042mg |
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| Vitamin A | 21IU | 66IU |
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| Vitamin A | 5µg | 20µg |
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| Vitamin E | 4.08mg | 1.2mg |
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| Manganese | 0.187mg | 0.298mg |
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| Selenium | 8.6µg | 17.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.123mg | 0.08mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.133mg | 0.197mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.63mg | 5.42mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.38mg | 0.88mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.215mg | 0.14mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.07µg | 0.32µg |
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| Vitamin K | 19.3µg |
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| Folate | 10µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.058g | 0.214g |
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| Choline | 26.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.173g | 6.343g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 14.02g | 14.448g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.04g | 5.375g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0.108mg |
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| Threonine | 0.156mg | 0.467mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.187mg | 0.416mg |
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| Leucine | 0.521mg | 0.864mg |
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| Lysine | 0.156mg | 0.615mg |
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| Methionine | 0.094mg | 0.205mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.229mg | 0.542mg |
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| Valine | 0.25mg | 0.516mg |
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| Histidine | 0.135mg | 0.337mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.002g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.003g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.617g | 0.764g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.006g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.032g | 0.045g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.029g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.011g | 0.023g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.343g | 4.343g |
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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
24%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nachos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 79mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nachos contains less Sodium (difference - 729mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nachos is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.17g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
KFC Fried Chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.17g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
KFC Fried Chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 75)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.