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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% 6.7% 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% 52% 0% 34% 8.8% 34% 23% 43% 0% 25% 9% 9.7%
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 +∞%
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 DV% diff.
Selenium 17.2µg 0.4µg 31%
Cholesterol 82mg 0mg 27%
Protein 14.17g 2.58g 23%
Phosphorus 252mg 98mg 22%
Vitamin B3 5.42mg 1.838mg 22%
Sodium 1042mg 566mg 21%
Fats 28.01g 17.04g 17%
Monounsaturated fat 14.448g 7.827g 17%
Saturated fat 6.343g 2.54g 17%
Vitamin B12 0.32µg 0µg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 0.038mg 12%
Fiber 0g 2.7g 11%
Vitamin B5 0.88mg 0.38mg 10%
Calcium 117mg 19mg 10%
Vitamin E 1.2mg 2.62mg 9%
Vitamin K 9.9µg 8%
Manganese 0.298mg 0.158mg 6%
Calories 384kcal 272kcal 6%
Vitamin C 5.4mg 6%
Zinc 0.87mg 0.36mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.137mg 5%
Iron 0.88mg 0.6mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.14mg 0.186mg 4%
Starch 16.72g 25.74g 4%
Choline 17.8mg 3%
Potassium 244mg 355mg 3%
Carbs 18.79g 28.88g 3%
Folate 12µg 3%
Vitamin A 20µg 0µg 2%
Copper 0.082mg 0.1mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.375g 5.665g 2%
Magnesium 25mg 21mg 1%
Net carbs 18.79g 26.18g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.56g N/A
Trans fat 0.214g 0.056g 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 0g 0.24g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.764g 0.441g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.045g 0.03g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.023g 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.343g 5.131g N/A

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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