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

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Important differences between KFC Fried Chicken and French fries

  • KFC Fried Chicken has more Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B2, however, French fries has more Vitamin B6, and Fiber.
  • KFC Fried Chicken's daily need coverage for Sodium is 36% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are KFC, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Skin and Breading and Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil.

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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 +550%
Contains more Phosphorus +101.6%
Contains more Zinc +74%
Contains more Manganese +20.6%
Contains more Selenium +1811.1%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Potassium +137.3%
Contains less Sodium -79.8%
Contains more Copper +51.2%
Equal in Iron - 0.81
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 6% 31% 25% 54% 52% 28% 14% 42% 33% 5%
Contains more Calcium +550%
Contains more Phosphorus +101.6%
Contains more Zinc +74%
Contains more Manganese +20.6%
Contains more Selenium +1811.1%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Potassium +137.3%
Contains less Sodium -79.8%
Contains more Copper +51.2%
Equal in Iron - 0.81

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +405.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +80.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +51.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +39.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +165.7%
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 0% 34% 0% 16% 43% 9% 57% 35% 86% 23% 0% 28%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +405.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +80.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +51.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +39.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +165.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +313.1%
Contains more Fats +90.2%
Contains more Other +89.7%
Contains more Carbs +120.5%
Equal in Water - 38.55
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
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
Contains more Protein +313.1%
Contains more Fats +90.2%
Contains more Other +89.7%
Contains more Carbs +120.5%
Equal in Water - 38.55

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +142.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.2%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 5.398
24% 55% 21%
Saturated Fat: 6.343 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.448 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.375 g
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 2.336 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.398 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +142.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.2%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 5.398

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient KFC Fried Chicken French fries Opinion
Net carbs 18.79g 37.64g French fries
Protein 14.17g 3.43g KFC Fried Chicken
Fats 28.01g 14.73g KFC Fried Chicken
Carbs 18.79g 41.44g French fries
Calories 384kcal 312kcal KFC Fried Chicken
Starch 16.72g KFC Fried Chicken
Sugar 0g 0.3g KFC Fried Chicken
Fiber 0g 3.8g French fries
Calcium 117mg 18mg KFC Fried Chicken
Iron 0.88mg 0.81mg KFC Fried Chicken
Magnesium 25mg 35mg French fries
Phosphorus 252mg 125mg KFC Fried Chicken
Potassium 244mg 579mg French fries
Sodium 1042mg 210mg French fries
Zinc 0.87mg 0.5mg KFC Fried Chicken
Copper 0.082mg 0.124mg French fries
Manganese 0.298mg 0.247mg KFC Fried Chicken
Selenium 17.2µg 0.9µg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin A 66IU 0IU KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin A RAE 20µg 0µg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin E 1.2mg 1.67mg French fries
Vitamin C 4.7mg French fries
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.17mg French fries
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 0.039mg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin B3 5.42mg 3.004mg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin B5 0.88mg 0.58mg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin B6 0.14mg 0.372mg French fries
Folate 30µg French fries
Vitamin B12 0.32µg 0µg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin K 11.2µg French fries
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 0mg French fries
Trans Fat 0.214g 0.06g French fries
Saturated Fat 6.343g 2.336g French fries
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g KFC Fried Chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 14.448g 5.969g KFC Fried Chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 5.375g 5.398g French fries
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.023g 0.007g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.343g 4.898g French fries
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.045g 0.029g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.764g 0.407g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g 0.001g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g 0g KFC Fried Chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
KFC Fried Chicken French fries
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
27%
French fries
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
KFC Fried Chicken
28%
French fries

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
KFC Fried Chicken
KFC Fried Chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
KFC Fried Chicken
KFC Fried Chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is richer in minerals?
KFC Fried Chicken
KFC Fried Chicken is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
French fries
French fries contains less Sodium (difference - 832mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 82mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
French fries
French fries is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.007g)
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. KFC Fried Chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170738/nutrients
  2. French fries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170698/nutrients

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

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