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Roast beef sandwich vs. KFC Fried Chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Roast beef sandwich and KFC Fried Chicken

  • Roast beef sandwich has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2, however, KFC Fried Chicken is higher in Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3.
  • Roast beef sandwich covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 27% more than KFC Fried Chicken.
  • KFC Fried Chicken contains 3 times less Iron than Roast beef sandwich. Roast beef sandwich contains 2.64mg of Iron, while KFC Fried Chicken contains 0.88mg.
  • Roast beef sandwich has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, roast beef sandwich, plain 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 16% 17% 20% 99% 36% 62% 86% 85% 31% 99%
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 +200%
Contains more CopperCopper +32.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +160.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -37.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +112.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +26%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +27.4%
~equal in Magnesium ~25mg
~equal in Potassium ~244mg
~equal in Selenium ~17.2µg

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% 0.48% 8.6% 0% 54% 66% 81% 0% 50% 120% 7% 38% 18%
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% 4% 24% 0% 20% 45% 102% 53% 32% 40% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +171.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +45.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +53.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +200%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +725%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +179.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +24.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 10% 22% 50% 2%
Protein: 15.17 g
Fats: 10.3 g
Carbs: 22.21 g
Water: 49.91 g
Other: 2.41 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 +18.2%
Contains more WaterWater +40.5%
Contains more FatsFats +171.9%
Contains more OtherOther +45.6%
~equal in Protein ~14.17g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
37% 44% 19%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.399 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.987 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.762 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 +262.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +205.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
82% 6% 7% 5%
Starch: 17.65 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.34 g
Fructose: 1.5 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1 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 GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~16.72g
~equal in Sucrose ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~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.
Roast beef sandwich KFC Fried Chicken
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roast beef sandwich KFC Fried Chicken Opinion
Calories 244kcal 384kcal KFC Fried Chicken
Protein 15.17g 14.17g Roast beef sandwich
Fats 10.3g 28.01g KFC Fried Chicken
Net carbs 20.91g 18.79g Roast beef sandwich
Carbs 22.21g 18.79g Roast beef sandwich
Cholesterol 30mg 82mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin D 1IU Roast beef sandwich
Magnesium 23mg 25mg KFC Fried Chicken
Calcium 55mg 117mg KFC Fried Chicken
Potassium 224mg 244mg KFC Fried Chicken
Iron 2.64mg 0.88mg Roast beef sandwich
Sugar 3.84g 0g KFC Fried Chicken
Fiber 1.3g 0g Roast beef sandwich
Copper 0.109mg 0.082mg Roast beef sandwich
Zinc 2.27mg 0.87mg Roast beef sandwich
Starch 17.65g 16.72g Roast beef sandwich
Phosphorus 200mg 252mg KFC Fried Chicken
Sodium 653mg 1042mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin A 8IU 66IU KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin A 2µg 20µg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin E 0.43mg 1.2mg KFC Fried Chicken
Manganese 0.234mg 0.298mg KFC Fried Chicken
Selenium 18.2µg 17.2µg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.217mg 0.08mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.287mg 0.197mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B3 4.343mg 5.42mg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin B5 0.88mg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.14mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.96µg 0.32µg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin K 2.8µg Roast beef sandwich
Folate 51µg Roast beef sandwich
Trans Fat 0.389g 0.214g KFC Fried Chicken
Choline 32.4mg Roast beef sandwich
Saturated Fat 3.399g 6.343g Roast beef sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 3.987g 14.448g KFC Fried Chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 1.762g 5.375g KFC Fried Chicken
Tryptophan 0.108mg KFC Fried Chicken
Threonine 0.467mg KFC Fried Chicken
Isoleucine 0.416mg KFC Fried Chicken
Leucine 0.864mg KFC Fried Chicken
Lysine 0.615mg KFC Fried Chicken
Methionine 0.205mg KFC Fried Chicken
Phenylalanine 0.542mg KFC Fried Chicken
Valine 0.516mg KFC Fried Chicken
Histidine 0.337mg KFC Fried Chicken
Fructose 1.5g 0g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0.002g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.152g 0.764g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 0.006g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.002g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g 0.045g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g 0.029g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.023g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.465g 4.343g KFC Fried Chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Roast beef sandwich 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
34%
Roast beef sandwich
25%
KFC Fried Chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Roast beef sandwich
54%
KFC Fried Chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 52mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 389mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.944g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
KFC Fried Chicken
KFC Fried Chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.84g)
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 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.

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. Roast beef sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170695/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.