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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% 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% 6.7% 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 +∞%
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 DV% diff.
Selenium 0.4µg 17.2µg 31%
Cholesterol 0mg 82mg 27%
Protein 2.58g 14.17g 23%
Phosphorus 98mg 252mg 22%
Vitamin B3 1.838mg 5.42mg 22%
Sodium 566mg 1042mg 21%
Fats 17.04g 28.01g 17%
Monounsaturated fat 7.827g 14.448g 17%
Saturated fat 2.54g 6.343g 17%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.32µg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.038mg 0.197mg 12%
Fiber 2.7g 0g 11%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.88mg 10%
Calcium 19mg 117mg 10%
Vitamin E 2.62mg 1.2mg 9%
Vitamin K 9.9µg 8%
Manganese 0.158mg 0.298mg 6%
Calories 272kcal 384kcal 6%
Vitamin C 5.4mg 6%
Zinc 0.36mg 0.87mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.137mg 0.08mg 5%
Iron 0.6mg 0.88mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.186mg 0.14mg 4%
Starch 25.74g 16.72g 4%
Choline 17.8mg 3%
Potassium 355mg 244mg 3%
Carbs 28.88g 18.79g 3%
Folate 12µg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 20µg 2%
Copper 0.1mg 0.082mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.665g 5.375g 2%
Magnesium 21mg 25mg 1%
Net carbs 26.18g 18.79g N/A
Sugar 0.56g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0.056g 0.214g N/A
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0%
Threonine 0.467mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.416mg 0%
Leucine 0.864mg 0%
Lysine 0.615mg 0%
Methionine 0.205mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.542mg 0%
Valine 0.516mg 0%
Histidine 0.337mg 0%
Fructose 0.24g 0g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.441g 0.764g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.03g 0.045g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.029g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g 0.023g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.131g 4.343g N/A

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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