French fries vs. KFC Fried Chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between French fries and KFC Fried Chicken
- French fries have more Vitamin B6, and Fiber, however, KFC Fried Chicken have more Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B2.
- KFC Fried Chicken's daily need coverage for Sodium is 36% more.
- French fries are lower in Saturated Fat.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil and KFC, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Skin and Breading.
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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.
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Magnesium
+40%
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Potassium
+137.3%
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Sodium
-79.8%
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Copper
+51.2%
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Calcium
+550%
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Phosphorus
+101.6%
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Zinc
+74%
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Manganese
+20.6%
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Selenium
+1811.1%
Equal in Iron - 0.88
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Magnesium
+40%
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Potassium
+137.3%
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Sodium
-79.8%
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Copper
+51.2%
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Calcium
+550%
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Phosphorus
+101.6%
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Zinc
+74%
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Manganese
+20.6%
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Selenium
+1811.1%
Equal in Iron - 0.88
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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Vitamin E
+39.2%
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Vitamin B1
+112.5%
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Vitamin B6
+165.7%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+405.1%
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Vitamin B3
+80.4%
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Vitamin B5
+51.7%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+39.2%
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Vitamin B1
+112.5%
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Vitamin B6
+165.7%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+405.1%
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Vitamin B3
+80.4%
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Vitamin B5
+51.7%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+120.5%
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Protein
+313.1%
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Fats
+90.2%
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Other
+89.7%
Equal in Water - 35.52
Protein:
3.43 g
Fats:
14.73 g
Carbs:
41.44 g
Water:
38.55 g
Other:
1.85 g
Protein:
14.17 g
Fats:
28.01 g
Carbs:
18.79 g
Water:
35.52 g
Other:
3.51 g
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Carbs
+120.5%
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Protein
+313.1%
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Fats
+90.2%
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+89.7%
Equal in Water - 35.52
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-63.2%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+142.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 5.375
Saturated Fat:
2.336 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
5.398 g
Saturated Fat:
6.343 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
14.448 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
5.375 g
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Saturated Fat
-63.2%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+142.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 5.375
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 37.64g | 18.79g |
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| Protein | 3.43g | 14.17g |
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| Fats | 14.73g | 28.01g |
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| Carbs | 41.44g | 18.79g |
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| Calories | 312kcal | 384kcal |
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| Starch | 16.72g |
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| Sugar | 0.3g | 0g |
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| Fiber | 3.8g | 0g |
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| Calcium | 18mg | 117mg |
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| Iron | 0.81mg | 0.88mg |
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| Magnesium | 35mg | 25mg |
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| Phosphorus | 125mg | 252mg |
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| Potassium | 579mg | 244mg |
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| Sodium | 210mg | 1042mg |
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| Zinc | 0.5mg | 0.87mg |
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| Copper | 0.124mg | 0.082mg |
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| Manganese | 0.247mg | 0.298mg |
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| Selenium | 0.9µg | 17.2µg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 66IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 20µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.67mg | 1.2mg |
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| Vitamin C | 4.7mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.17mg | 0.08mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.039mg | 0.197mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.004mg | 5.42mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.58mg | 0.88mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.372mg | 0.14mg |
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| Folate | 30µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.32µg |
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| Vitamin K | 11.2µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.108mg |
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| Threonine | 0.467mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.416mg |
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| Leucine | 0.864mg |
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| Lysine | 0.615mg |
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| Methionine | 0.205mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.542mg |
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| Valine | 0.516mg |
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| Histidine | 0.337mg |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 82mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.06g | 0.214g |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.336g | 6.343g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.003g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.002g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.006g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.969g | 14.448g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.398g | 5.375g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | 0.023g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.898g | 4.343g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.029g | 0.045g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.407g | 0.764g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.029g |
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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%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
KFC Fried Chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
KFC Fried Chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is richer in minerals?
KFC Fried Chicken is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
French fries contains less Sodium (difference - 832mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 82mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
French fries is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.007g)
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.