Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Mashed potato vs. KFC Fried Chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

Summary of differences between mashed potato and kFC Fried Chicken

  • Mashed potato has less selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, vitamin B12, calcium, and manganese than kFC Fried Chicken.
  • KFC Fried Chicken covers your daily need for sodium, 32% more than mashed potato.
  • Mashed potato has less sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast foods, potato, mashed and KFC, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Skin and Breading.

Infographic

Mashed potato vs KFC Fried Chicken infographic
Infographic link

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 11% 5.4% 25% 12% 12% 6% 25% 40% 13% 4.4%
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%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -70.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +66.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +550%
Contains more IronIron +183.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +134.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +295.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +327.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +204.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2050%

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% 14% 8.4% 0% 3.8% 3.5% 20% 0% 28% 8.8% 15% 6.8% 7.3%
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%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +115%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1213.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +401.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +357.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 15% 80%
Protein: 1.65 g
Fats: 2.82 g
Carbs: 14.65 g
Water: 79.62 g
Other: 1.26 g
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
Contains more WaterWater +124.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +758.8%
Contains more FatsFats +893.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +28.3%
Contains more OtherOther +178.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 27% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.577 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.342 g
24% 55% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.343 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 14.448 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.375 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1906.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +300.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
96%
Starch: 12.1 g
Sucrose: 0.1 g
Glucose: 0.2 g
Fructose: 0.2 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
100%
Starch: 16.72 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +38.2%
~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.
Mashed potato KFC Fried Chicken
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 Mashed potato KFC Fried Chicken DV% diff.
Fats 2.82g 28.01g 39%
Monounsaturated fat 0.72g 14.448g 34%
Sodium 306mg 1042mg 32%
Selenium 0.8µg 17.2µg 30%
Phosphorus 59mg 252mg 28%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.342g 5.375g 27%
Cholesterol 0mg 82mg 27%
Vitamin B3 1.08mg 5.42mg 27%
Saturated fat 0.577g 6.343g 26%
Protein 1.65g 14.17g 25%
Vitamin B5 0.88mg 18%
Calories 89kcal 384kcal 15%
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.197mg 14%
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0.32µg 10%
Calcium 18mg 117mg 10%
Manganese 0.098mg 0.298mg 9%
Iron 0.31mg 0.88mg 7%
Zinc 0.22mg 0.87mg 6%
Copper 0.035mg 0.082mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.42mg 1.2mg 5%
Fiber 1.3g 0g 5%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.08mg 5%
Vitamin K 5.9µg 5%
Vitamin A 43µg 20µg 3%
Folate 9µg 2%
Starch 12.1g 16.72g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.14mg 2%
Magnesium 15mg 25mg 2%
Choline 13.4mg 2%
Potassium 286mg 244mg 1%
Carbs 14.65g 18.79g 1%
Net carbs 13.35g 18.79g N/A
Sugar 0.5g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0.105g 0.214g 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 0.2g 0g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.174g 0.764g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.045g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.029g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0.023g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.146g 4.343g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Mashed potato KFC Fried Chicken
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

People also compare

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
9%
Mashed potato
25%
KFC Fried Chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Mashed potato
54%
KFC Fried Chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 82mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato contains less Sodium (difference - 736mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.766g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
KFC Fried Chicken
KFC Fried Chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
KFC Fried Chicken
KFC Fried Chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 87)
Which food is richer in minerals?
KFC Fried Chicken
KFC Fried Chicken is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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. Mashed potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170699/nutrients
  2. KFC Fried Chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170738/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.