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

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How are Fish sandwich and KFC Fried Chicken different?

  • Fish sandwich is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, and Iron, however, KFC Fried Chicken is richer in Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, and Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from KFC Fried Chicken is 22% higher.
  • Fish sandwich contains 3 times more Vitamin B1 than KFC Fried Chicken. While Fish sandwich contains 0.21mg of Vitamin B1, KFC Fried Chicken contains only 0.08mg.
  • Fish sandwich has less Sodium.

Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce 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.
Contains more Iron +70.5%
Contains less Sodium -42.2%
Contains more Calcium +216.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +117.2%
Contains more Potassium +18.4%
Contains more Zinc +77.6%
Contains more Manganese +12.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 25
Equal in Copper - 0.082
Equal in Selenium - 17.2
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 57% 18% 50% 19% 79% 14% 25% 35% 99%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 33% 18% 108% 22% 136% 24% 28% 39% 94%
Contains more Iron +70.5%
Contains less Sodium -42.2%
Contains more Calcium +216.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +117.2%
Contains more Potassium +18.4%
Contains more Zinc +77.6%
Contains more Manganese +12.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 25
Equal in Copper - 0.082
Equal in Selenium - 17.2

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +31.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +162.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +118.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +152.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +137.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 11% 6% 6% 53% 33% 41% 23% 17% 35% 86% 34%
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 +31.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +162.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +118.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +152.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +137.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +42%
Contains more Water +36.4%
Contains more Protein +37.7%
Contains more Fats +125%
Contains more Other +64.8%
10% 12% 27% 48% 2%
Protein: 10.29 g
Fats: 12.45 g
Carbs: 26.69 g
Water: 48.44 g
Other: 2.13 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 +42%
Contains more Water +36.4%
Contains more Protein +37.7%
Contains more Fats +125%
Contains more Other +64.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +456.8%
18% 24% 58%
Saturated Fat: 1.949 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.257 g
24% 55% 21%
Saturated Fat: 6.343 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.448 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.375 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +456.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
34% 42% 25%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.2 g
Fructose: 1.47 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.87 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 Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish sandwich KFC Fried Chicken Opinion
Net carbs 25.69g 18.79g Fish sandwich
Protein 10.29g 14.17g KFC Fried Chicken
Fats 12.45g 28.01g KFC Fried Chicken
Carbs 26.69g 18.79g Fish sandwich
Calories 257kcal 384kcal KFC Fried Chicken
Starch 16.72g KFC Fried Chicken
Fructose 1.47g 0g Fish sandwich
Sugar 3.53g 0g KFC Fried Chicken
Fiber 1g 0g Fish sandwich
Calcium 37mg 117mg KFC Fried Chicken
Iron 1.5mg 0.88mg Fish sandwich
Magnesium 25mg 25mg
Phosphorus 116mg 252mg KFC Fried Chicken
Potassium 206mg 244mg KFC Fried Chicken
Sodium 602mg 1042mg Fish sandwich
Zinc 0.49mg 0.87mg KFC Fried Chicken
Copper 0.075mg 0.082mg KFC Fried Chicken
Manganese 0.264mg 0.298mg KFC Fried Chicken
Selenium 18µg 17.2µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin A 87IU 66IU Fish sandwich
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 20µg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin E 0.55mg 1.2mg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin D 9IU Fish sandwich
Vitamin D 0.2µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin C 1.8mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.21mg 0.08mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.197mg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin B3 2.15mg 5.42mg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin B5 0.37mg 0.88mg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.14mg KFC Fried Chicken
Folate 46µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.68µg 0.32µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin K 13.6µg Fish sandwich
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
Cholesterol 35mg 82mg Fish sandwich
Trans Fat 0.08g 0.214g Fish sandwich
Saturated Fat 1.949g 6.343g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0.064g 0.003g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.029g 0.002g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0.006g KFC Fried Chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 2.595g 14.448g KFC Fried Chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 6.257g 5.375g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.023g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.561g 4.343g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.023g 0.045g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.489g 0.764g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0.002g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.029g KFC Fried Chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fish sandwich 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
29%
Fish sandwich
27%
KFC Fried Chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Fish sandwich
54%
KFC Fried Chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
KFC Fried Chicken
KFC Fried Chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.53g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
KFC Fried Chicken
KFC Fried Chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is richer in minerals?
KFC Fried Chicken
KFC Fried Chicken is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 440mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.394g)
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. Fish sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170296/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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