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

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How are fish sandwiches and kFC Fried Chicken different?

  • Fish sandwiches are 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 for kFC Fried Chicken is 22% higher.
  • Fish sandwiches contain 3 times more vitamin B1 than kFC Fried Chicken. While fish sandwiches contain 0.21mg of vitamin B1, kFC Fried Chicken contains only 0.08mg.
  • Fish sandwiches have 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 11% 18% 56% 25% 13% 50% 79% 34% 98%
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 +70.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -42.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +216.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +18.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +77.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +117.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +12.9%
~equal in Magnesium ~25mg
~equal in Copper ~0.082mg
~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 6% 2% 11% 3% 53% 32% 40% 22% 16% 85% 34% 35% 16%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +162.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +118.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +40.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +152.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +137.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 CarbsCarbs +42%
Contains more WaterWater +36.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +37.7%
Contains more FatsFats +125%
Contains more OtherOther +64.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 24% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.949 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.257 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 -69.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +16.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +456.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
~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.
Fish sandwich KFC Fried Chicken
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 DV% diff.
Monounsaturated fat 2.595g 14.448g 30%
Fats 12.45g 28.01g 24%
Saturated fat 1.949g 6.343g 20%
Vitamin B3 2.15mg 5.42mg 20%
Sodium 602mg 1042mg 19%
Phosphorus 116mg 252mg 19%
Cholesterol 35mg 82mg 16%
Vitamin B12 0.68µg 0.32µg 15%
Folate 46µg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.21mg 0.08mg 11%
Vitamin K 13.6µg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.37mg 0.88mg 10%
Calcium 37mg 117mg 8%
Protein 10.29g 14.17g 8%
Iron 1.5mg 0.88mg 8%
Starch 16.72g 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.257g 5.375g 6%
Calories 257kcal 384kcal 6%
Choline 28.9mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.14mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.55mg 1.2mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.197mg 4%
Fiber 1g 0g 4%
Carbs 26.69g 18.79g 3%
Zinc 0.49mg 0.87mg 3%
Fructose 1.47g 0g 2%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 2%
Vitamin A 6µg 20µg 2%
Vitamin D 9IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Potassium 206mg 244mg 1%
Copper 0.075mg 0.082mg 1%
Selenium 18µg 17.2µg 1%
Manganese 0.264mg 0.298mg 1%
Net carbs 25.69g 18.79g N/A
Magnesium 25mg 25mg 0%
Sugar 3.53g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0.08g 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 0.029g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.064g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.489g 0.764g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.023g 0.045g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.029g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.023g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.561g 4.343g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fish sandwich 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
27%
Fish sandwich
25%
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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 440mg)
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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