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

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Summary of differences between Pizza and KFC Fried Chicken

  • Pizza has more Vitamin B1, Iron, Fiber, Calcium, and Vitamin A RAE, however, KFC Fried Chicken is higher in Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus.
  • Pizza covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 26% more than KFC Fried Chicken.
  • Pizza has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust 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 Calcium +60.7%
Contains more Iron +181.8%
Contains less Sodium -42.6%
Contains more Zinc +54%
Contains more Copper +28%
Contains more Manganese +20.8%
Contains more Selenium +15.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.7%
Contains more Potassium +41.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 25
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 93% 18% 93% 16% 78% 37% 35% 47% 109%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 33% 18% 108% 22% 136% 24% 28% 39% 94%
Contains more Calcium +60.7%
Contains more Iron +181.8%
Contains less Sodium -42.6%
Contains more Zinc +54%
Contains more Copper +28%
Contains more Manganese +20.8%
Contains more Selenium +15.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.7%
Contains more Potassium +41.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 25

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.
Pizza
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Contains more Vitamin A +442.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +387.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +31.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +44.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +75%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.197
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 22% 17% 0% 5% 98% 45% 72% 0% 19% 70% 53% 17%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 24% 0% 0% 20% 46% 102% 53% 33% 0% 40% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +442.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +387.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +31.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +44.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +75%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.197

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +77.4%
Contains more Water +21.5%
Contains more Protein +24.4%
Contains more Fats +189.1%
Contains more Other +45%
11% 10% 33% 43% 2%
Protein: 11.39 g
Fats: 9.69 g
Carbs: 33.33 g
Water: 43.17 g
Other: 2.42 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 Carbs +77.4%
Contains more Water +21.5%
Contains more Protein +24.4%
Contains more Fats +189.1%
Contains more Other +45%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +454%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +219.8%
51% 30% 19%
Saturated Fat: 4.465 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.681 g
24% 55% 21%
Saturated Fat: 6.343 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.448 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.375 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +454%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +219.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +61.2%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
88% 3% 3% 3%
Starch: 26.95 g
Sucrose: 0.2 g
Glucose: 0.78 g
Fructose: 1 g
Lactose: 0.42 g
Maltose: 1.05 g
Galactose: 0.13 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 Starch +61.2%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pizza KFC Fried Chicken
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pizza KFC Fried Chicken Opinion
Net carbs 31.03g 18.79g Pizza
Protein 11.39g 14.17g KFC Fried Chicken
Fats 9.69g 28.01g KFC Fried Chicken
Carbs 33.33g 18.79g Pizza
Calories 266kcal 384kcal KFC Fried Chicken
Starch 26.95g 16.72g Pizza
Fructose 1g 0g Pizza
Sugar 3.58g 0g KFC Fried Chicken
Fiber 2.3g 0g Pizza
Calcium 188mg 117mg Pizza
Iron 2.48mg 0.88mg Pizza
Magnesium 24mg 25mg KFC Fried Chicken
Phosphorus 216mg 252mg KFC Fried Chicken
Potassium 172mg 244mg KFC Fried Chicken
Sodium 598mg 1042mg Pizza
Zinc 1.34mg 0.87mg Pizza
Copper 0.105mg 0.082mg Pizza
Manganese 0.36mg 0.298mg Pizza
Selenium 19.9µg 17.2µg Pizza
Vitamin A 358IU 66IU Pizza
Vitamin A RAE 69µg 20µg Pizza
Vitamin E 0.83mg 1.2mg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin C 1.4mg Pizza
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.08mg Pizza
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.197mg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin B3 3.825mg 5.42mg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin B5 0.88mg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.14mg KFC Fried Chicken
Folate 93µg Pizza
Vitamin B12 0.42µg 0.32µg Pizza
Vitamin K 6.7µg Pizza
Tryptophan 0.108mg KFC Fried Chicken
Threonine 0.41mg 0.467mg KFC Fried Chicken
Isoleucine 0.564mg 0.416mg Pizza
Leucine 1.139mg 0.864mg Pizza
Lysine 0.77mg 0.615mg Pizza
Methionine 0.264mg 0.205mg Pizza
Phenylalanine 0.664mg 0.542mg Pizza
Valine 0.72mg 0.516mg Pizza
Histidine 0.355mg 0.337mg Pizza
Cholesterol 17mg 82mg Pizza
Trans Fat 0.241g 0.214g KFC Fried Chicken
Saturated Fat 4.465g 6.343g Pizza
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0.002g Pizza
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0.006g KFC Fried Chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 2.608g 14.448g KFC Fried Chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 1.681g 5.375g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0.023g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.367g 4.343g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g 0.045g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.175g 0.764g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.002g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g 0.029g KFC Fried Chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pizza KFC Fried Chicken
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
35%
Pizza
27%
KFC Fried Chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Pizza
54%
KFC Fried Chicken

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pizza
Pizza contains less Sodium (difference - 444mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.878g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
KFC Fried Chicken
KFC Fried Chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.58g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
KFC Fried Chicken
KFC Fried Chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Pizza - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173292/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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