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Potato wedges vs. KFC Fried Chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Potato wedges and KFC Fried Chicken

  • Potato wedges have more Vitamin B6, and Fiber, however, KFC Fried Chicken have more Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, and Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from KFC Fried Chicken is 43% higher.
  • Potato wedges are lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are USDA Commodity, Potato wedges, frozen and KFC, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Skin and Breading.

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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 14% 4.5% 35% 26% 0% 10% 37% 6.4% 0% 0%
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 +61.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +31.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +680%
Contains more IronIron +25.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +135.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +189.7%

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 37% 0% 0% 0% 25% 9.2% 29% 0% 81% 0% 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% 4% 24% 0% 20% 45% 102% 53% 32% 40% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +150%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +392.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +251.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 2% 26% 68%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 2.2 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 68.3 g
Other: 1.3 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 CarbsCarbs +35.7%
Contains more WaterWater +92.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +424.8%
Contains more FatsFats +1173.2%
Contains more OtherOther +170%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 69% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.451 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.102 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 -91.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +895.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5169.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Potato wedges KFC Fried Chicken
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato wedges KFC Fried Chicken Opinion
Calories 123kcal 384kcal KFC Fried Chicken
Protein 2.7g 14.17g KFC Fried Chicken
Fats 2.2g 28.01g KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin C 11.2mg Potato wedges
Net carbs 23.5g 18.79g Potato wedges
Carbs 25.5g 18.79g Potato wedges
Cholesterol 0mg 82mg Potato wedges
Magnesium 19mg 25mg KFC Fried Chicken
Calcium 15mg 117mg KFC Fried Chicken
Potassium 394mg 244mg Potato wedges
Iron 0.7mg 0.88mg KFC Fried Chicken
Sugar 0.3g 0g KFC Fried Chicken
Fiber 2g 0g Potato wedges
Copper 0.082mg KFC Fried Chicken
Zinc 0.37mg 0.87mg KFC Fried Chicken
Starch 16.72g KFC Fried Chicken
Phosphorus 87mg 252mg KFC Fried Chicken
Sodium 49mg 1042mg Potato wedges
Vitamin A 0IU 66IU KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin A 0µg 20µg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin E 1.2mg KFC Fried Chicken
Manganese 0.298mg KFC Fried Chicken
Selenium 17.2µg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.08mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.197mg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin B3 1.54mg 5.42mg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin B5 0.88mg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.14mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.32µg KFC Fried Chicken
Trans Fat 0g 0.214g Potato wedges
Saturated Fat 0.55g 6.343g Potato wedges
Monounsaturated Fat 1.451g 14.448g KFC Fried Chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g 5.375g 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 KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.764g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.045g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.023g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.343g KFC Fried Chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato wedges KFC Fried Chicken
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
14%
Potato wedges
25%
KFC Fried Chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Potato wedges
54%
KFC Fried Chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 82mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges contains less Sodium (difference - 993mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.793g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
KFC Fried Chicken
KFC Fried Chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
KFC Fried Chicken
KFC Fried Chicken is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Potato wedges - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168443/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.

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