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

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How are mayonnaise and kFC Fried Chicken different?

  • Mayonnaise is higher in vitamin E; however, kFC Fried Chicken is richer in vitamin B3, phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B5, vitamin B2, and manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B3 for kFC Fried Chicken is 34% higher.
  • Mayonnaise contains 3 times more vitamin E than kFC Fried Chicken. While mayonnaise contains 3.28mg of vitamin E, kFC Fried Chicken contains only 1.2mg.
  • KFC Fried Chicken has less saturated fat.

Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regular and KFC, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Skin and Breading are the varieties used in this article.

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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 0.71% 2.4% 1.8% 7.9% 6.3% 4.1% 9% 83% 0.91% 13%
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 less SodiumSodium -39.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2400%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1362.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1120%
Contains more IronIron +319%
Contains more CopperCopper +331.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +480%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4157.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +647.8%

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% 5.3% 66% 3% 2.5% 4.4% 0% 10% 1.8% 15% 408% 3.8% 19%
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 EVitamin E +173.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +25%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +700%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +936.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +411.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1650%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +166.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
75% 22% 2%
Protein: 0.96 g
Fats: 74.85 g
Carbs: 0.57 g
Water: 21.65 g
Other: 1.97 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 FatsFats +167.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1376%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3196.5%
Contains more WaterWater +64.1%
Contains more OtherOther +78.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 23% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.703 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 16.843 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 44.69 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +16.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +731.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -45.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
84% 7% 9%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.48 g
Glucose: 0.04 g
Fructose: 0.05 g
Lactose: 0 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 SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~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.
Mayonnaise KFC Fried Chicken
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mayonnaise KFC Fried Chicken DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 44.69g 5.375g 262%
Vitamin K 163µg 136%
Fats 74.85g 28.01g 72%
Vitamin B3 0mg 5.42mg 34%
Phosphorus 21mg 252mg 33%
Selenium 2.3µg 17.2µg 27%
Protein 0.96g 14.17g 26%
Saturated fat 11.703g 6.343g 24%
Sodium 635mg 1042mg 18%
Calories 680kcal 384kcal 15%
Vitamin B5 0.172mg 0.88mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.019mg 0.197mg 14%
Vitamin E 3.28mg 1.2mg 14%
Manganese 0.007mg 0.298mg 13%
Cholesterol 42mg 82mg 13%
Calcium 8mg 117mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.008mg 0.14mg 10%
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0.32µg 8%
Iron 0.21mg 0.88mg 8%
Starch 16.72g 7%
Zinc 0.15mg 0.87mg 7%
Copper 0.019mg 0.082mg 7%
Potassium 20mg 244mg 7%
Magnesium 1mg 25mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 16.843g 14.448g 6%
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.08mg 6%
Choline 34.2mg 6%
Carbs 0.57g 18.79g 6%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin D 7IU 1%
Folate 5µg 1%
Net carbs 0.57g 18.79g N/A
Sugar 0.57g 0g N/A
Vitamin A 16µg 20µg 0%
Trans fat 0.187g 0.214g N/A
Tryptophan 0.017mg 0.108mg 0%
Threonine 0.055mg 0.467mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.065mg 0.416mg 0%
Leucine 0.095mg 0.864mg 0%
Lysine 0.072mg 0.615mg 0%
Methionine 0.035mg 0.205mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.057mg 0.542mg 0%
Valine 0.074mg 0.516mg 0%
Histidine 0.026mg 0.337mg 0%
Fructose 0.05g 0g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 5.331g 0.764g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.125g 0.045g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.029g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.03g 0.023g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 38.942g 4.343g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mayonnaise 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
41%
Mayonnaise
25%
KFC Fried Chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Mayonnaise
54%
KFC Fried Chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 40mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise contains less Sodium (difference - 407mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
KFC Fried Chicken
KFC Fried Chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.57g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
KFC Fried Chicken
KFC Fried Chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.36g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
KFC Fried Chicken
KFC Fried Chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
KFC Fried Chicken
KFC Fried Chicken is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
KFC Fried Chicken
KFC Fried Chicken is relatively richer in minerals
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. Mayonnaise - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171009/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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