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KFC Fried Chicken vs. Peanut butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between kFC Fried Chicken and peanut butter

  • KFC Fried Chicken has more selenium; however, peanut butter has more manganese, vitamin E, vitamin B3, copper, magnesium, vitamin B6, and fiber.
  • Peanut butter's daily need coverage for manganese is 59% more.
  • Peanut butter is lower in cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are KFC, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Skin and Breading and Peanut butter, smooth style, without salt.

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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 120% 15% 49% 65% 141% 68% 144% 2.2% 217% 22%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +138.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +319.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +572%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +128.7%
Contains more IronIron +97.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +414.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +188.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +32.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +458.7%

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 0% 0% 182% 0% 38% 44% 246% 68% 102% 0% 0.75% 65% 34%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +658.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +141.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +29.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +215%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.192mg

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
22% 51% 22% 3%
Protein: 22.21 g
Fats: 51.36 g
Carbs: 22.31 g
Water: 1.23 g
Other: 2.89 g
Contains more WaterWater +2787.8%
Contains more OtherOther +21.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +56.7%
Contains more FatsFats +83.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +18.7%

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
21% 53% 26%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.325 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 25.941 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.535 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -38.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +79.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +133.2%

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
25% 73%
Starch: 3.56 g
Sucrose: 10.25 g
Glucose: 0.13 g
Fructose: 0.12 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +369.7%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~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 Peanut butter
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient KFC Fried Chicken Peanut butter Opinion
Calories 384kcal 598kcal Peanut butter
Protein 14.17g 22.21g Peanut butter
Fats 28.01g 51.36g Peanut butter
Net carbs 18.79g 17.31g KFC Fried Chicken
Carbs 18.79g 22.31g Peanut butter
Cholesterol 82mg 0mg Peanut butter
Magnesium 25mg 168mg Peanut butter
Calcium 117mg 49mg KFC Fried Chicken
Potassium 244mg 558mg Peanut butter
Iron 0.88mg 1.74mg Peanut butter
Sugar 0g 10.49g KFC Fried Chicken
Fiber 0g 5g Peanut butter
Copper 0.082mg 0.422mg Peanut butter
Zinc 0.87mg 2.51mg Peanut butter
Starch 16.72g 3.56g KFC Fried Chicken
Phosphorus 252mg 335mg Peanut butter
Sodium 1042mg 17mg Peanut butter
Vitamin A 66IU 0IU KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin A 20µg 0µg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin E 1.2mg 9.1mg Peanut butter
Manganese 0.298mg 1.665mg Peanut butter
Selenium 17.2µg 4.1µg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.15mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 0.192mg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin B3 5.42mg 13.112mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B5 0.88mg 1.137mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B6 0.14mg 0.441mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B12 0.32µg 0µg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin K 0.3µg Peanut butter
Folate 87µg Peanut butter
Trans Fat 0.214g 0.075g Peanut butter
Choline 63mg Peanut butter
Saturated Fat 6.343g 10.325g KFC Fried Chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 14.448g 25.941g Peanut butter
Polyunsaturated fat 5.375g 12.535g Peanut butter
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.231mg Peanut butter
Threonine 0.467mg 0.525mg Peanut butter
Isoleucine 0.416mg 0.616mg Peanut butter
Leucine 0.864mg 1.546mg Peanut butter
Lysine 0.615mg 0.681mg Peanut butter
Methionine 0.205mg 0.265mg Peanut butter
Phenylalanine 0.542mg 1.202mg Peanut butter
Valine 0.516mg 0.782mg Peanut butter
Histidine 0.337mg 0.557mg Peanut butter
Fructose 0g 0.12g Peanut butter
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.764g 0.027g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g 0.01g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.045g 0.001g 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 12.215g Peanut butter

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
KFC Fried Chicken Peanut butter
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
60%
Peanut butter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
KFC Fried Chicken
84%
Peanut butter

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 82mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter contains less Sodium (difference - 1025mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
KFC Fried Chicken
KFC Fried Chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.49g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
KFC Fried Chicken
KFC Fried Chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.982g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
KFC Fried Chicken
KFC Fried Chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
KFC Fried Chicken
KFC Fried Chicken is cheaper (difference - $2.8)

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. Peanut butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172470/nutrients

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

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