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KFC Fried Chicken vs. McDonald's french fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between KFC Fried Chicken and McDonald's french fries

  • KFC Fried Chicken has more Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Calcium, however, McDonald's french fries has more Vitamin B6, Fiber, and Potassium.
  • KFC Fried Chicken's daily need coverage for Sodium is 37% more.
  • KFC Fried Chicken has 43 times more Selenium than McDonald's french fries. KFC Fried Chicken has 17.2µg of Selenium, while McDonald's french fries have 0.4µg.
  • McDonald's french fries are lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are KFC, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Skin and Breading and McDONALD'S, french fries.

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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 26% 5.7% 53% 30% 38% 14% 54% 25% 32% 2.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +515.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +70.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +98.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +19.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4200%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +48%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +144.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +39%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.9%
~equal in Iron ~0.8mg

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 19% 0% 28% 0% 45% 8.5% 60% 35% 88% 0% 40% 0% 22%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +432.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +68.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +49.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +15%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +125%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +171.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Folate ~µg

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% 43% 37% 2%
Protein: 3.41 g
Fats: 15.47 g
Carbs: 42.58 g
Water: 36.63 g
Other: 1.91 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +315.5%
Contains more FatsFats +81.1%
Contains more OtherOther +83.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +126.6%
~equal in Water ~36.63g

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% 51% 33%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.271 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.379 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.727 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +95.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +13.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -64.2%

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
99%
Starch: 38.23 g
Sucrose: 0.21 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +128.6%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
~equal in Glucose ~0g
~equal in Fructose ~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 McDonald's french fries
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient KFC Fried Chicken McDonald's french fries Opinion
Calories 384kcal 323kcal KFC Fried Chicken
Protein 14.17g 3.41g KFC Fried Chicken
Fats 28.01g 15.47g KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin C 5.6mg McDonald's french fries
Net carbs 18.79g 38.68g McDonald's french fries
Carbs 18.79g 42.58g McDonald's french fries
Cholesterol 82mg McDonald's french fries
Magnesium 25mg 37mg McDonald's french fries
Calcium 117mg 19mg KFC Fried Chicken
Potassium 244mg 596mg McDonald's french fries
Iron 0.88mg 0.8mg KFC Fried Chicken
Sugar 0g 0.21g KFC Fried Chicken
Fiber 0g 3.9g McDonald's french fries
Copper 0.082mg 0.114mg McDonald's french fries
Zinc 0.87mg 0.51mg KFC Fried Chicken
Starch 16.72g 38.23g McDonald's french fries
Phosphorus 252mg 127mg KFC Fried Chicken
Sodium 1042mg 189mg McDonald's french fries
Vitamin A 66IU 0IU KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin A 20µg 0µg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin E 1.2mg 1.38mg McDonald's french fries
Manganese 0.298mg 0.249mg KFC Fried Chicken
Selenium 17.2µg 0.4µg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.18mg McDonald's french fries
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 0.037mg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin B3 5.42mg 3.22mg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin B5 0.88mg 0.59mg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin B6 0.14mg 0.38mg McDonald's french fries
Vitamin B12 0.32µg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin K 16µg McDonald's french fries
Trans Fat 0.214g 0.064g McDonald's french fries
Choline 39.8mg McDonald's french fries
Saturated Fat 6.343g 2.271g McDonald's french fries
Monounsaturated Fat 14.448g 7.379g KFC Fried Chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 5.375g 4.727g KFC Fried Chicken
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 0.382g 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 0.031g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g 0g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.023g 0.009g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.343g 4.251g KFC Fried Chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
KFC Fried Chicken McDonald's 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%
McDonald's french fries
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
KFC Fried Chicken
28%
McDonald's french fries

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's french fries
McDonald's french fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 82mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's french fries
McDonald's french fries contains less Sodium (difference - 853mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McDonald's french fries
McDonald's french fries is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.072g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
KFC Fried Chicken
KFC Fried Chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.21g)
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 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. McDonald's french fries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170721/nutrients

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

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