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

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Significant differences between Hash browns and KFC Fried Chicken

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

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty 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 15% 5.7% 31% 23% 33% 9.8% 42% 74% 21% 2.2%
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 more PotassiumPotassium +45.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +22%
Contains less SodiumSodium -45.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +19%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +515.8%
Contains more IronIron +46.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +141.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +157.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +88.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4200%

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 18% 0.12% 52% 0% 34% 8.8% 34% 23% 43% 0% 25% 9% 9.7%
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 EVitamin E +118.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +71.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +32.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3200%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +418.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +194.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +131.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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 CarbsCarbs +53.7%
Contains more WaterWater +38.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +449.2%
Contains more FatsFats +64.4%
Contains more OtherOther +57.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 49% 35%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.665 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 -60%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +84.6%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~5.375g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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 StarchStarch +53.9%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~equal in Sucrose ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hash browns KFC Fried Chicken Opinion
Calories 272kcal 384kcal KFC Fried Chicken
Protein 2.58g 14.17g KFC Fried Chicken
Fats 17.04g 28.01g KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin C 5.4mg Hash browns
Net carbs 26.18g 18.79g Hash browns
Carbs 28.88g 18.79g Hash browns
Cholesterol 0mg 82mg Hash browns
Magnesium 21mg 25mg KFC Fried Chicken
Calcium 19mg 117mg KFC Fried Chicken
Potassium 355mg 244mg Hash browns
Iron 0.6mg 0.88mg KFC Fried Chicken
Sugar 0.56g 0g KFC Fried Chicken
Fiber 2.7g 0g Hash browns
Copper 0.1mg 0.082mg Hash browns
Zinc 0.36mg 0.87mg KFC Fried Chicken
Starch 25.74g 16.72g Hash browns
Phosphorus 98mg 252mg KFC Fried Chicken
Sodium 566mg 1042mg Hash browns
Vitamin A 2IU 66IU KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin A 0µg 20µg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin E 2.62mg 1.2mg Hash browns
Manganese 0.158mg 0.298mg KFC Fried Chicken
Selenium 0.4µg 17.2µg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin B1 0.137mg 0.08mg Hash browns
Vitamin B2 0.038mg 0.197mg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin B3 1.838mg 5.42mg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.88mg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin B6 0.186mg 0.14mg Hash browns
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.32µg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin K 9.9µg Hash browns
Folate 12µg Hash browns
Trans Fat 0.056g 0.214g Hash browns
Choline 17.8mg Hash browns
Saturated Fat 2.54g 6.343g Hash browns
Monounsaturated Fat 7.827g 14.448g KFC Fried Chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 5.665g 5.375g 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
Fructose 0.24g 0g Hash browns
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.002g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.441g 0.764g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.002g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.03g 0.045g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.029g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g 0.023g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.131g 4.343g Hash browns

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hash browns 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
20%
Hash browns
25%
KFC Fried Chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Hash browns
54%
KFC Fried Chicken

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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 82mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hash browns
Hash browns contains less Sodium (difference - 476mg)
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. Hash browns - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173273/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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