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French fries vs. KFC, Popcorn Chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between french fries and kFC, Popcorn Chicken

  • French fries have more fiber and potassium; however, kFC, Popcorn Chicken is richer in selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B5, and vitamin B6.
  • KFC, Popcorn Chicken covers your daily selenium needs 46% more than french fries.
  • KFC, Popcorn Chicken has 4 times less fiber than french fries. French fries have 3.8g of fiber, while kFC, Popcorn Chicken has 1g.
  • French fries contain less saturated fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil and KFC, Popcorn Chicken.

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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 25% 5.4% 51% 30% 41% 14% 54% 27% 32% 4.9%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 9.6% 25% 53% 26% 27% 128% 149% 30% 142%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +101%
Contains more CopperCopper +59%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +77.8%
Contains more IronIron +75.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +96%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +139.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2800%
~equal in Manganese ~0.232mg

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 16% 0% 33% 0% 43% 9% 56% 35% 86% 0% 28% 23% 20%
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% 0% 26% 0% 44% 30% 152% 68% 116% 18% 44% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +26.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +169.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +94%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +34.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +55.4%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.177mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 15% 41% 39% 2%
Protein: 3.43 g
Fats: 14.73 g
Carbs: 41.44 g
Water: 38.55 g
Other: 1.85 g
18% 22% 21% 36% 4%
Protein: 17.67 g
Fats: 21.74 g
Carbs: 21.18 g
Water: 35.62 g
Other: 3.79 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +95.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +415.2%
Contains more FatsFats +47.6%
Contains more OtherOther +104.9%
~equal in Water ~35.62g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 44% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.336 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.398 g
20% 29% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.954 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.093 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -40.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +87%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~5.66g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient French fries KFC, Popcorn Chicken DV% diff.
Selenium 0.9µg 26.1µg 46%
Sodium 210mg 1140mg 40%
Vitamin B3 3.004mg 8.108mg 32%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.398g 10.093g 31%
Protein 3.43g 17.67g 28%
Phosphorus 125mg 299mg 25%
Cholesterol 0mg 40mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.58mg 1.125mg 11%
Fiber 3.8g 1g 11%
Fats 14.73g 21.74g 11%
Vitamin B6 0.372mg 0.502mg 10%
Potassium 579mg 288mg 9%
Iron 0.81mg 1.42mg 8%
Folate 30µg 8%
Starch 18.35g 8%
Choline 36.8mg 7%
Saturated fat 2.336g 3.954g 7%
Carbs 41.44g 21.18g 7%
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.13mg 7%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.14µg 6%
Copper 0.124mg 0.078mg 5%
Vitamin K 11.2µg 17.4µg 5%
Vitamin C 4.7mg 5%
Zinc 0.5mg 0.98mg 4%
Calories 312kcal 351kcal 2%
Magnesium 35mg 28mg 2%
Vitamin E 1.67mg 1.32mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.17mg 0.177mg 1%
Manganese 0.247mg 0.232mg 1%
Calcium 18mg 32mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 5.969g 5.66g 1%
Net carbs 37.64g 20.18g N/A
Sugar 0.3g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0.06g 0.158g N/A
Tryptophan 0.231mg 0%
Threonine 0.724mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.791mg 0%
Leucine 1.379mg 0%
Lysine 1.293mg 0%
Methionine 0.357mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.743mg 0%
Valine 0.859mg 0%
Histidine 0.579mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.407g 0.577g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.898g 9.288g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
French fries KFC, Popcorn Chicken
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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%
French fries
38%
KFC, Popcorn Chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
French fries
61%
KFC, Popcorn Chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
KFC, Popcorn Chicken
KFC, Popcorn Chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
KFC, Popcorn Chicken
KFC, Popcorn Chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 40mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French fries
French fries contains less Sodium (difference - 930mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
French fries
French fries is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.618g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. French fries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170698/nutrients
  2. KFC, Popcorn Chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170737/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.