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KFC Fried Chicken vs. Hash browns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between KFC Fried Chicken and Hash browns

  • KFC Fried Chicken has more Selenium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5, however, Hash browns are richer in Fiber.
  • KFC Fried Chicken covers your daily Selenium needs 31% more than Hash browns.

Specific food types used in this comparison are KFC, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Skin and Breading and Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty.

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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 Calcium +515.8%
Contains more Iron +46.7%
Contains more Magnesium +19%
Contains more Phosphorus +157.1%
Contains more Zinc +141.7%
Contains more Manganese +88.6%
Contains more Selenium +4200%
Contains more Potassium +45.5%
Contains less Sodium -45.7%
Contains more Copper +22%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 33% 18% 108% 22% 136% 24% 28% 39% 94%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 23% 15% 43% 32% 74% 10% 34% 21% 3%
Contains more Calcium +515.8%
Contains more Iron +46.7%
Contains more Magnesium +19%
Contains more Phosphorus +157.1%
Contains more Zinc +141.7%
Contains more Manganese +88.6%
Contains more Selenium +4200%
Contains more Potassium +45.5%
Contains less Sodium -45.7%
Contains more Copper +22%

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 +3200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +418.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +194.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +131.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +118.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +71.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.9%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 53% 0% 19% 35% 9% 35% 23% 43% 9% 0% 25%
Contains more Vitamin A +3200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +418.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +194.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +131.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +118.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +71.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +449.2%
Contains more Fats +64.4%
Contains more Other +57.4%
Contains more Carbs +53.7%
Contains more Water +38.7%
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
3% 17% 29% 49% 2%
Protein: 2.58 g
Fats: 17.04 g
Carbs: 28.88 g
Water: 49.27 g
Other: 2.23 g
Contains more Protein +449.2%
Contains more Fats +64.4%
Contains more Other +57.4%
Contains more Carbs +53.7%
Contains more Water +38.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +84.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -60%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 5.665
24% 55% 21%
Saturated Fat: 6.343 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.448 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.375 g
16% 49% 35%
Saturated Fat: 2.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.665 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +84.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -60%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 5.665

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +53.9%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
100%
Starch: 16.72 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
98%
Starch: 25.74 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.31 g
Fructose: 0.24 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +53.9%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
KFC Fried Chicken Hash browns
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 KFC Fried Chicken Hash browns Opinion
Net carbs 18.79g 26.18g Hash browns
Protein 14.17g 2.58g KFC Fried Chicken
Fats 28.01g 17.04g KFC Fried Chicken
Carbs 18.79g 28.88g Hash browns
Calories 384kcal 272kcal KFC Fried Chicken
Starch 16.72g 25.74g Hash browns
Fructose 0g 0.24g Hash browns
Sugar 0g 0.56g KFC Fried Chicken
Fiber 0g 2.7g Hash browns
Calcium 117mg 19mg KFC Fried Chicken
Iron 0.88mg 0.6mg KFC Fried Chicken
Magnesium 25mg 21mg KFC Fried Chicken
Phosphorus 252mg 98mg KFC Fried Chicken
Potassium 244mg 355mg Hash browns
Sodium 1042mg 566mg Hash browns
Zinc 0.87mg 0.36mg KFC Fried Chicken
Copper 0.082mg 0.1mg Hash browns
Manganese 0.298mg 0.158mg KFC Fried Chicken
Selenium 17.2µg 0.4µg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin A 66IU 2IU KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin A RAE 20µg 0µg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin E 1.2mg 2.62mg Hash browns
Vitamin C 5.4mg Hash browns
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.137mg Hash browns
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 0.038mg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin B3 5.42mg 1.838mg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin B5 0.88mg 0.38mg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin B6 0.14mg 0.186mg Hash browns
Folate 12µg Hash browns
Vitamin B12 0.32µg 0µg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin K 9.9µg Hash browns
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 82mg 0mg Hash browns
Trans Fat 0.214g 0.056g Hash browns
Saturated Fat 6.343g 2.54g Hash browns
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g KFC Fried Chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 14.448g 7.827g KFC Fried Chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 5.375g 5.665g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.023g 0.008g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.343g 5.131g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.045g 0.03g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.764g 0.441g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g 0g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g 0g KFC Fried Chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
KFC Fried Chicken Hash browns
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
27%
KFC Fried Chicken
21%
Hash browns
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
KFC Fried Chicken
26%
Hash browns

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
KFC Fried Chicken
KFC Fried Chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
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?
Hash browns
Hash browns contains less Sodium (difference - 476mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 82mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.803g)
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. KFC Fried Chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170738/nutrients
  2. Hash browns - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173273/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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