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

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What are the main differences between Taco and KFC Fried Chicken?

  • Taco is richer in Vitamin B12, Fiber, and Zinc, yet KFC Fried Chicken is richer in Vitamin B3, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2.
  • KFC Fried Chicken's daily need coverage for Sodium is 28% higher.
  • Taco contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell and KFC, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Skin and Breading types in this comparison.

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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.
Taco
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 27% 18% 45% 26% 48% 76% 52% 32% 50%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +28%
Contains more IronIron +35.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +101.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -61.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +31.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +16.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +41.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +19.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +87%
~equal in Copper ~0.082mg

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.
Taco
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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 1.3% 7.9% 12% 3% 13% 14% 31% 0% 21% 116% 38% 14% 17%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +98.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +190.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +228.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +228.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +55.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco
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9% 13% 20% 57%
Protein: 8.86 g
Fats: 12.7 g
Carbs: 19.85 g
Water: 57.02 g
Other: 1.57 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 WaterWater +60.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +59.9%
Contains more FatsFats +120.6%
Contains more OtherOther +123.6%
~equal in Carbs ~18.79g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco
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37% 37% 26%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.384 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.042 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 -30.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +227.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +76.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco
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94% 3% 2%
Starch: 14.78 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0.2 g
Fructose: 0.3 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 +13.1%
~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.
Taco KFC Fried Chicken
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco KFC Fried Chicken Opinion
Calories 226kcal 384kcal KFC Fried Chicken
Protein 8.86g 14.17g KFC Fried Chicken
Fats 12.7g 28.01g KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin C 0.4mg Taco
Net carbs 15.95g 18.79g KFC Fried Chicken
Carbs 19.85g 18.79g Taco
Cholesterol 28mg 82mg Taco
Vitamin D 4IU Taco
Magnesium 32mg 25mg Taco
Calcium 89mg 117mg KFC Fried Chicken
Potassium 209mg 244mg KFC Fried Chicken
Iron 1.19mg 0.88mg Taco
Sugar 0.9g 0g KFC Fried Chicken
Fiber 3.9g 0g Taco
Copper 0.077mg 0.082mg KFC Fried Chicken
Zinc 1.75mg 0.87mg Taco
Starch 14.78g 16.72g KFC Fried Chicken
Phosphorus 178mg 252mg KFC Fried Chicken
Sodium 397mg 1042mg Taco
Vitamin A 131IU 66IU Taco
Vitamin A 20µg 20µg
Vitamin E 0.6mg 1.2mg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin D 0.1µg Taco
Manganese 0.249mg 0.298mg KFC Fried Chicken
Selenium 9.2µg 17.2µg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.08mg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.197mg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin B3 1.65mg 5.42mg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin B5 0.88mg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.14mg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 0.32µg Taco
Vitamin K 15.3µg Taco
Folate 19µg Taco
Trans Fat 0.467g 0.214g KFC Fried Chicken
Choline 32mg Taco
Saturated Fat 4.384g 6.343g Taco
Monounsaturated Fat 4.411g 14.448g KFC Fried Chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 3.042g 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 0.3g 0g Taco
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0.002g Taco
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g 0.764g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.006g
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0.002g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.045g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g 0.029g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0.023g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.708g 4.343g KFC Fried Chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Taco 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
22%
Taco
25%
KFC Fried Chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Taco
54%
KFC Fried Chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco
Taco is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco
Taco contains less Sodium (difference - 645mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taco
Taco is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.959g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
KFC Fried Chicken
KFC Fried Chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
KFC Fried Chicken
KFC Fried Chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in minerals?
KFC Fried Chicken
KFC Fried Chicken is relatively richer in minerals
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. Taco - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170689/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.