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

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Significant differences between KFC Fried Chicken and Hash browns

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

Specific food types used in this comparison are KFC, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Skin and Breading and Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty.

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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 15% 5.7% 31% 23% 33% 9.8% 42% 74% 21% 2.2%
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%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +45.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +22%
Contains less SodiumSodium -45.7%

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 18% 0.12% 52% 0% 34% 8.8% 34% 23% 43% 0% 25% 9% 9.7%
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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +118.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +71.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +32.9%
~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% 17% 29% 49% 2%
Protein: 2.58 g
Fats: 17.04 g
Carbs: 28.88 g
Water: 49.27 g
Other: 2.23 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +449.2%
Contains more FatsFats +64.4%
Contains more OtherOther +57.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +53.7%
Contains more WaterWater +38.7%

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
16% 49% 35%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.665 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +84.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -60%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~5.665g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Starch: 16.72 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
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
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.
KFC Fried Chicken Hash browns
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 Hash browns Opinion
Calories 384kcal 272kcal KFC Fried Chicken
Protein 14.17g 2.58g KFC Fried Chicken
Fats 28.01g 17.04g KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin C 5.4mg Hash browns
Net carbs 18.79g 26.18g Hash browns
Carbs 18.79g 28.88g Hash browns
Cholesterol 82mg 0mg Hash browns
Magnesium 25mg 21mg KFC Fried Chicken
Calcium 117mg 19mg KFC Fried Chicken
Potassium 244mg 355mg Hash browns
Iron 0.88mg 0.6mg KFC Fried Chicken
Sugar 0g 0.56g KFC Fried Chicken
Fiber 0g 2.7g Hash browns
Copper 0.082mg 0.1mg Hash browns
Zinc 0.87mg 0.36mg KFC Fried Chicken
Starch 16.72g 25.74g Hash browns
Phosphorus 252mg 98mg KFC Fried Chicken
Sodium 1042mg 566mg Hash browns
Vitamin A 66IU 2IU KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin A 20µg 0µg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin E 1.2mg 2.62mg Hash browns
Manganese 0.298mg 0.158mg KFC Fried Chicken
Selenium 17.2µg 0.4µg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.137mg Hash browns
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 0.038mg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin B3 5.42mg 1.838mg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin B5 0.88mg 0.38mg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin B6 0.14mg 0.186mg Hash browns
Vitamin B12 0.32µg 0µg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin K 9.9µg Hash browns
Folate 12µg Hash browns
Trans Fat 0.214g 0.056g Hash browns
Choline 17.8mg Hash browns
Saturated Fat 6.343g 2.54g Hash browns
Monounsaturated Fat 14.448g 7.827g KFC Fried Chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 5.375g 5.665g 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 0g 0.24g Hash browns
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.764g 0.441g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g 0g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.045g 0.03g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g 0g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.023g 0.008g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.343g 5.131g Hash browns

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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. KFC Fried Chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170738/nutrients
  2. Hash browns - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173273/nutrients

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

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