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

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Differences between Coleslaw and KFC Fried Chicken

  • Coleslaw contains less Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Calcium, and Manganese than KFC Fried Chicken.
  • KFC Fried Chicken's daily need coverage for Sodium is 36% higher.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Coleslaw is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, coleslaw 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 9% 11% 8.3% 5% 3.8% 8.6% 26% 13% 0%
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 less SodiumSodium -80.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +212.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +290%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +89.1%
Contains more IronIron +300%
Contains more CopperCopper +446.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +521.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1160%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +192.2%

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 49% 5.7% 11% 0% 6.5% 4.6% 3.9% 15% 26% 1.3% 177% 0% 0%
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 +43.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +207.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +885%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2531.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +257.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3100%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Folate ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 15% 73%
Protein: 0.95 g
Fats: 9.91 g
Carbs: 14.89 g
Water: 73.42 g
Other: 0.83 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 +106.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1391.6%
Contains more FatsFats +182.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +26.2%
Contains more OtherOther +322.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 28% 56%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.599 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.671 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.348 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 -74.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +440.9%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~5.375g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
74% 14% 12%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 8.96 g
Glucose: 1.69 g
Fructose: 1.44 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.09 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 GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Coleslaw KFC Fried Chicken
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coleslaw KFC Fried Chicken Opinion
Calories 153kcal 384kcal KFC Fried Chicken
Protein 0.95g 14.17g KFC Fried Chicken
Fats 9.91g 28.01g KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin C 14.6mg Coleslaw
Net carbs 12.99g 18.79g KFC Fried Chicken
Carbs 14.89g 18.79g KFC Fried Chicken
Cholesterol 4mg 82mg Coleslaw
Magnesium 8mg 25mg KFC Fried Chicken
Calcium 30mg 117mg KFC Fried Chicken
Potassium 129mg 244mg KFC Fried Chicken
Iron 0.22mg 0.88mg KFC Fried Chicken
Sugar 12.19g 0g KFC Fried Chicken
Fiber 1.9g 0g Coleslaw
Copper 0.015mg 0.082mg KFC Fried Chicken
Zinc 0.14mg 0.87mg KFC Fried Chicken
Starch 16.72g KFC Fried Chicken
Phosphorus 20mg 252mg KFC Fried Chicken
Sodium 203mg 1042mg Coleslaw
Vitamin A 95IU 66IU Coleslaw
Vitamin A 28µg 20µg Coleslaw
Vitamin E 0.54mg 1.2mg KFC Fried Chicken
Manganese 0.102mg 0.298mg KFC Fried Chicken
Selenium 17.2µg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.08mg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.197mg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin B3 0.206mg 5.42mg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin B5 0.246mg 0.88mg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin B6 0.112mg 0.14mg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.32µg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin K 70.9µg Coleslaw
Trans Fat 0.037g 0.214g Coleslaw
Saturated Fat 1.599g 6.343g Coleslaw
Monounsaturated Fat 2.671g 14.448g KFC Fried Chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 5.348g 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 1.44g 0g Coleslaw
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g 0.002g Coleslaw
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.003g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.279g 0.764g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0.002g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g 0.045g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g 0.029g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.023g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.979g 4.343g Coleslaw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Coleslaw 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
23%
Coleslaw
25%
KFC Fried Chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Coleslaw
54%
KFC Fried Chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
KFC Fried Chicken
KFC Fried Chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.19g)
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 richer in vitamins?
KFC Fried Chicken
KFC Fried Chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw contains less Sodium (difference - 839mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.744g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Coleslaw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170300/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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