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.
| 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% |
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 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 | +900% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +179.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +24.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
15.17 g
Fats:
10.3 g
Carbs:
22.21 g
Water:
49.91 g
Other:
2.41 g
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% |
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Protein
~14.17g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.399 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.987 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.762 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 | -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
Starch:
17.65 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
1.34 g
Fructose:
1.5 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
1 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 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.
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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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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.96µg | 0.32µg | 27% |
| Fats | 10.3g | 28.01g | 27% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.987g | 14.448g | 26% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.762g | 5.375g | 24% |
| Iron | 2.64mg | 0.88mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.88mg | 18% | |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 82mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 653mg | 1042mg | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 3.399g | 6.343g | 13% |
| Folate | 51µg | 13% | |
| Zinc | 2.27mg | 0.87mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.217mg | 0.08mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 200mg | 252mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.343mg | 5.42mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.287mg | 0.197mg | 7% |
| Calories | 244kcal | 384kcal | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.215mg | 0.14mg | 6% |
| Choline | 32.4mg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 55mg | 117mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 0g | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.43mg | 1.2mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.109mg | 0.082mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.234mg | 0.298mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 18.2µg | 17.2µg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.5g | 0g | 2% |
| Protein | 15.17g | 14.17g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 20µg | 2% |
| Potassium | 224mg | 244mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 22.21g | 18.79g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 20.91g | 18.79g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 1IU | 0% | |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 25mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.84g | 0g | N/A |
| Starch | 17.65g | 16.72g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.389g | 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% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.152g | 0.764g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.008g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.007g | 0.045g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g | 0.029g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | 0.023g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.465g | 4.343g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
25%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roast beef sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 52mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roast beef sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 389mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Roast beef sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.944g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Roast beef sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
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.