KFC vs Turkey
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
KFC, Fried Chicken, EXTRA CRISPY, Drumstick, meat only, skin and breading removed is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
KFC 170
Turkey 380
Protein (g)
KFC 25.9
Turkey 14.4
Carbs (g)
KFC 0
Turkey 0
Fat (g)
KFC 7.43
Turkey 35.8
Fiber (g)
KFC —
Turkey 0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
KFC, Fried Chicken, EXTRA CRISPY, Drumstick, meat only, skin and breading removed — 25.9g vs 14.4g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
KFC, Fried Chicken, EXTRA CRISPY, Drumstick, meat only, skin and breading removed — 170 vs 380 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
KFC, Fried Chicken, EXTRA CRISPY, Drumstick, meat only, skin and breading removed scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.
Full Nutrition Comparison
All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher
| Nutrient | KFC | Turkey | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 170 kcal | 380 kcal | -55% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 64.8 g | 50.1 g | +29% |
| Protein | 25.9 g | 14.4 g | +80% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 7.43 g | 35.8 g | -79% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fiber, total dietary | — | 0 g | |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 1.89 g | 10.2 g | -81% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 2.90 g | 14.0 g | -79% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.048 g | 0.469 g | -90% |
| Cholesterol | 137 mg | 111 mg | +23% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | — | 0 mg | |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.050 mg | 0.026 mg | +92% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.262 mg | 0.080 mg | +228% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 5.24 mg | 2.74 mg | +91% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 1.29 mg | 0.590 mg | +119% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.247 mg | 0.114 mg | +117% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | — | 5.00 ug | |
| Choline, total | — | 40.7 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0.630 ug | 1.95 ug | -68% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | — | 79.0 ug | |
| Carotene, beta | — | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, alpha | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | — | 0.080 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | — | 0.700 ug | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 16.0 mg | 4.00 mg | +300% |
| Iron, Fe | 1.05 mg | 0.760 mg | +38% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 23.0 mg | 7.00 mg | +229% |
| Phosphorus, P | 224 mg | 80.0 mg | +180% |
| Potassium, K | 273 mg | 93.0 mg | +194% |
| Sodium, Na | 526 mg | 78.0 mg | +574% |
| Zinc, Zn | 2.51 mg | 0.880 mg | +185% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.084 mg | 0.041 mg | +105% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.056 mg | 0.003 mg | +1767% |
| Selenium, Se | 30.9 ug | 11.2 ug | +176% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 713 kj | 1589 kj | -55% |
| Ash | 2.09 g | 0.490 g | +327% |
| Total Sugars | — | 0 g | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | — | 5.00 ug | |
| Betaine | — | 2.50 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12, added | — | 0 ug | |
| Retinol | 11.0 ug | 79.0 ug | -86% |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin A, IU | — | 263 IU | |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | — | 0 ug | |
| Lycopene | — | 9.00 ug | |
| Vitamin E, added | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | — | 30.0 IU | |
| Vitamin D3 — Cholecalciferol (animal / sunlight source) | — | 0.700 ug | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | — | 0 ug | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0.003 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0.001 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0.001 g | 0.002 g | -50% |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0.003 g | 0.015 g | -80% |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.004 g | 0.100 g | -96% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.031 g | 0.359 g | -91% |
| SFA 15:0 (Pentadecanoic acid) | 0.005 g | 0.053 g | -91% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 1.38 g | 7.27 g | -81% |
| SFA 17:0 (Margaric acid) | 0.007 g | 0.091 g | -92% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.437 g | 2.26 g | -81% |
| SFA 20:0 (Arachidic acid) | 0.010 g | 0.041 g | -76% |
| SFA 22:0 (Behenic acid) | 0.010 g | 0.017 g | -41% |
| SFA 24:0 (Lignoceric acid) | 0.006 g | 0.007 g | -14% |
| MUFA 14:1 (Myristoleic acid) | 0.012 g | 0.077 g | -84% |
| MUFA 15:1 (Pentadecenoic acid) | 0.002 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.425 g | 1.55 g | -73% |
| MUFA 16:1 c (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid — cis) | 0.422 g | 1.52 g | -72% |
| MUFA 17:1 (Heptadecenoic acid) | 0.005 g | 0.058 g | -91% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 2.42 g | 12.1 g | -80% |
| MUFA 18:1 c (Omega-9, Oleic acid — cis) | 2.39 g | 11.7 g | -80% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.029 g | 0.176 g | -84% |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0.003 g | 0.020 g | -85% |
| MUFA 22:1 c (Omega-9, Erucic acid — cis) | 0.003 g | 0.004 g | -25% |
| MUFA 24:1 c (Omega-9, Nervonic acid — cis) | 0.007 g | 0.005 g | +40% |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 2.05 g | 10.9 g | -81% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 1.80 g | 9.91 g | -82% |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 (Omega-6, LA — Linoleic acid) | 1.77 g | 9.72 g | -82% |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs | 0.009 g | 0.081 g | -89% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.089 g | 0.702 g | -87% |
| PUFA 18:3 n-3 (Omega-3, ALA — Alpha-linolenic acid) | 0.079 g | 0.681 g | -88% |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 (Omega-6, GLA — Gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.010 g | 0.021 g | -52% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0.002 g | 0.004 g | -50% |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 (Omega-6, Eicosadienoic acid) | 0.011 g | 0.054 g | -80% |
| PUFA 20:3 (DGLA family — Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.026 g | 0.028 g | -7% |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 (Omega-3, Eicosatrienoic acid) | 0.001 g | 0.005 g | -80% |
| PUFA 20:4 n-6 (Omega-6, AA — Arachidonic acid) | 0.025 g | 0.023 g | +9% |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.085 g | 0.146 g | -42% |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0.003 g | 0.008 g | -63% |
| PUFA 22:4 (Omega-6, Adrenic acid) | 0.025 g | 0.030 g | -17% |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0.007 g | 0.017 g | -59% |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0.004 g | 0.009 g | -56% |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic | 0.029 g | 0.360 g | -92% |
| TFA 16:1 t | 0.003 g | 0.027 g | -89% |
| TFA 18:1 t | 0.026 g | 0.317 g | -92% |
| TFA 22:1 t | 0 g | 0.016 g | -100% |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined | 0.019 g | 0.109 g | -83% |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic | 0.019 g | 0.109 g | -83% |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.198 g | 0.055 g | +260% |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.854 g | 0.345 g | +148% |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.760 g | 0.259 g | +193% |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.58 g | 0.609 g | +159% |
| Lysine (EAA) | 1.12 g | 0.748 g | +50% |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.375 g | 0.195 g | +92% |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.300 g | 0.089 g | +237% |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.990 g | 0.339 g | +192% |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.792 g | 0.220 g | +260% |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.944 g | 0.354 g | +167% |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 1.46 g | 0.898 g | +63% |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.617 g | 0.190 g | +225% |
| Alanine | 1.48 g | 0.964 g | +53% |
| Aspartic acid | 1.76 g | 0.814 g | +116% |
| Glutamic acid | 6.05 g | 1.35 g | +348% |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 2.18 g | 2.03 g | +7% |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 2.08 g | 1.34 g | +55% |
| Serine | 1.01 g | 0.414 g | +144% |
| Hydroxyproline | 0.700 g | 1.13 g | -38% |
| Alcohol, ethyl | — | 0 g | |
| Caffeine | — | 0 mg | |
| Theobromine | — | 0 mg | |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA SR Legacy and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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Dig deeper — biggest differences
Manganese, Mn +1767% in KFC, Fried Chicken, EXTRA CRISPY, Drumstick, meat only, skin and breading removed Sodium, Na +574% in KFC, Fried Chicken, EXTRA CRISPY, Drumstick, meat only, skin and breading removed Calcium, Ca +300% in KFC, Fried Chicken, EXTRA CRISPY, Drumstick, meat only, skin and breading removed Magnesium, Mg +229% in KFC, Fried Chicken, EXTRA CRISPY, Drumstick, meat only, skin and breading removed
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