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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.
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%
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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +550%
Contains more ZincZinc +74%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +101.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +20.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1811.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +40%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +137.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +51.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -79.8%
~equal in Iron ~0.81mg

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 0% 4% 24% 0% 20% 45% 102% 53% 32% 40% 0% 0% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +405.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +80.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +51.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +39.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +165.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 ProteinProtein +313.1%
Contains more FatsFats +90.2%
Contains more OtherOther +89.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +120.5%
~equal in Water ~38.55g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 55% 21%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.343 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 14.448 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.375 g
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.336 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.398 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +142.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -63.2%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~5.398g

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 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 KFC Fried Chicken French fries Opinion
Calories 384kcal 312kcal KFC Fried Chicken
Protein 14.17g 3.43g KFC Fried Chicken
Fats 28.01g 14.73g KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin C 4.7mg French fries
Net carbs 18.79g 37.64g French fries
Carbs 18.79g 41.44g French fries
Cholesterol 82mg 0mg French fries
Magnesium 25mg 35mg French fries
Calcium 117mg 18mg KFC Fried Chicken
Potassium 244mg 579mg French fries
Iron 0.88mg 0.81mg KFC Fried Chicken
Sugar 0g 0.3g KFC Fried Chicken
Fiber 0g 3.8g French fries
Copper 0.082mg 0.124mg French fries
Zinc 0.87mg 0.5mg KFC Fried Chicken
Starch 16.72g KFC Fried Chicken
Phosphorus 252mg 125mg KFC Fried Chicken
Sodium 1042mg 210mg French fries
Vitamin A 66IU 0IU KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin A 20µg 0µg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin E 1.2mg 1.67mg French fries
Manganese 0.298mg 0.247mg KFC Fried Chicken
Selenium 17.2µg 0.9µg KFC Fried Chicken
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
Vitamin B12 0.32µg 0µg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin K 11.2µg French fries
Folate 30µg French fries
Trans Fat 0.214g 0.06g French fries
Choline 36.8mg French fries
Saturated Fat 6.343g 2.336g French fries
Monounsaturated Fat 14.448g 5.969g KFC Fried Chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 5.375g 5.398g 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
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.764g 0.407g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g 0.001g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.045g 0.029g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g 0g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.023g 0.007g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.343g 4.898g French fries

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
KFC Fried Chicken French fries
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
25%
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 is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 82mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French fries
French fries contains less Sodium (difference - 832mg)
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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.