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

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Differences between KFC Fried Chicken and Coleslaw

  • 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.
  • Coleslaw contains 32 times less Vitamin B12 than KFC Fried Chicken. KFC Fried Chicken contains 0.32µg of Vitamin B12, while Coleslaw contains 0.01µg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Coleslaw is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are KFC, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Skin and Breading and Fast foods, coleslaw.

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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 +290%
Contains more Iron +300%
Contains more Magnesium +212.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +1160%
Contains more Potassium +89.1%
Contains more Zinc +521.4%
Contains more Copper +446.7%
Contains more Manganese +192.2%
Contains less Sodium -80.5%
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 9% 9% 6% 9% 12% 27% 4% 5% 14% 0%
Contains more Calcium +290%
Contains more Iron +300%
Contains more Magnesium +212.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +1160%
Contains more Potassium +89.1%
Contains more Zinc +521.4%
Contains more Copper +446.7%
Contains more Manganese +192.2%
Contains less Sodium -80.5%

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 E +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +207.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +885%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2531.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +257.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3100%
Contains more Vitamin A +43.9%
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 6% 11% 0% 49% 7% 5% 4% 15% 26% 0% 2% 178%
Contains more Vitamin E +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +207.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +885%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2531.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +257.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3100%
Contains more Vitamin A +43.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +440.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.8%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 5.348
24% 55% 21%
Saturated Fat: 6.343 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.448 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.375 g
17% 28% 56%
Saturated Fat: 1.599 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.671 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.348 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +440.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.8%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 5.348

Carbohydrate type comparison

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

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 Coleslaw
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient KFC Fried Chicken Coleslaw Opinion
Net carbs 18.79g 12.99g KFC Fried Chicken
Protein 14.17g 0.95g KFC Fried Chicken
Fats 28.01g 9.91g KFC Fried Chicken
Carbs 18.79g 14.89g KFC Fried Chicken
Calories 384kcal 153kcal KFC Fried Chicken
Starch 16.72g KFC Fried Chicken
Fructose 0g 1.44g Coleslaw
Sugar 0g 12.19g KFC Fried Chicken
Fiber 0g 1.9g Coleslaw
Calcium 117mg 30mg KFC Fried Chicken
Iron 0.88mg 0.22mg KFC Fried Chicken
Magnesium 25mg 8mg KFC Fried Chicken
Phosphorus 252mg 20mg KFC Fried Chicken
Potassium 244mg 129mg KFC Fried Chicken
Sodium 1042mg 203mg Coleslaw
Zinc 0.87mg 0.14mg KFC Fried Chicken
Copper 0.082mg 0.015mg KFC Fried Chicken
Manganese 0.298mg 0.102mg KFC Fried Chicken
Selenium 17.2µg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin A 66IU 95IU Coleslaw
Vitamin A RAE 20µg 28µg Coleslaw
Vitamin E 1.2mg 0.54mg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin C 14.6mg Coleslaw
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.026mg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 0.02mg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin B3 5.42mg 0.206mg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin B5 0.88mg 0.246mg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin B6 0.14mg 0.112mg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin B12 0.32µg 0.01µg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin K 70.9µg Coleslaw
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 4mg Coleslaw
Trans Fat 0.214g 0.037g Coleslaw
Saturated Fat 6.343g 1.599g Coleslaw
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0.001g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0.006g Coleslaw
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g KFC Fried Chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 14.448g 2.671g KFC Fried Chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 5.375g 5.348g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.023g 0.002g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.343g 4.979g Coleslaw
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.045g 0.024g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.764g 0.279g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g 0.001g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g 0.006g KFC Fried Chicken

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KFC Fried Chicken Coleslaw
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
25%
Coleslaw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
KFC Fried Chicken
9%
Coleslaw

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 contains less Sodium?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw contains less Sodium (difference - 839mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
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. KFC Fried Chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170738/nutrients
  2. Coleslaw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170300/nutrients

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

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