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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 has 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.
Nachos
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 30% 19% 32% 28% 21% 23% 85% 41% 24% 47%
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 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%
~equal in Zinc ~0.87mg

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.
Nachos
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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 3.7% 1.7% 82% 0% 31% 31% 12% 23% 50% 8.8% 48% 7.5% 14%
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 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 +300%
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%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nachos
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4% 22% 35% 37% 2%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 21.5 g
Carbs: 34.91 g
Water: 37.4 g
Other: 1.87 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 +85.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +228%
Contains more FatsFats +30.3%
Contains more OtherOther +87.7%
~equal in Water ~35.52g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nachos
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10% 66% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.173 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.04 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 -65.7%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~14.448g
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~5.375g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nachos
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93% 2% 5%
Starch: 28.33 g
Sucrose: 0.53 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 1.63 g
Maltose: 0 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 StarchStarch +69.4%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~equal in Glucose ~0g
~equal in Fructose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~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.
Nachos KFC Fried Chicken
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nachos KFC Fried Chicken DV% diff.
Sodium 313mg 1042mg 32%
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 5.42mg 30%
Cholesterol 3mg 82mg 26%
Protein 4.32g 14.17g 20%
Vitamin E 4.08mg 1.2mg 19%
Saturated fat 2.173g 6.343g 19%
Vitamin K 19.3µg 16%
Selenium 8.6µg 17.2µg 16%
Fiber 3.2g 0g 13%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.88mg 10%
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0.32µg 10%
Fats 21.5g 28.01g 10%
Phosphorus 198mg 252mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.14mg 6%
Choline 26.4mg 5%
Calcium 63mg 117mg 5%
Starch 28.33g 16.72g 5%
Carbs 34.91g 18.79g 5%
Manganese 0.187mg 0.298mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.133mg 0.197mg 5%
Magnesium 42mg 25mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.123mg 0.08mg 4%
Potassium 362mg 244mg 3%
Folate 10µg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.04g 5.375g 2%
Calories 343kcal 384kcal 2%
Vitamin A 5µg 20µg 2%
Copper 0.064mg 0.082mg 2%
Iron 0.75mg 0.88mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 14.02g 14.448g 1%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 1%
Net carbs 31.71g 18.79g N/A
Sugar 2.17g 0g N/A
Zinc 0.86mg 0.87mg 0%
Trans fat 0.058g 0.214g N/A
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.108mg 0%
Threonine 0.156mg 0.467mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.187mg 0.416mg 0%
Leucine 0.521mg 0.864mg 0%
Lysine 0.156mg 0.615mg 0%
Methionine 0.094mg 0.205mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.229mg 0.542mg 0%
Valine 0.25mg 0.516mg 0%
Histidine 0.135mg 0.337mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.617g 0.764g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g 0.045g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.029g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g 0.023g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.343g 4.343g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Nachos KFC Fried Chicken
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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%
Nachos
25%
KFC Fried Chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Nachos
54%
KFC Fried Chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 79mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nachos
Nachos contains less Sodium (difference - 729mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.17g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
KFC Fried Chicken
KFC Fried Chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.17g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
KFC Fried Chicken
KFC Fried Chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 75)
Which food is richer in minerals?
KFC Fried Chicken
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.

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. Nachos - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170291/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.

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