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Watermelon vs. KFC Fried Chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Watermelon and KFC Fried Chicken

  • The amount of Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, and Manganese in KFC Fried Chicken is higher than in Watermelon.
  • KFC Fried Chicken covers your daily Sodium needs 45% more than Watermelon.
  • Watermelon contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Watermelon, raw 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 7.1% 2.1% 9.9% 9% 14% 2.7% 4.7% 0.13% 5% 2.2%
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 less SodiumSodium -99.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +150%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1571.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +117.9%
Contains more IronIron +266.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +95.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +770%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2190.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +684.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4200%

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 27% 34% 1% 0% 8.3% 4.8% 3.3% 13% 10% 0% 0.25% 2.3% 2.2%
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 AVitamin A +762.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2300%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +142.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +838.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2944.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +298.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +211.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 91%
Protein: 0.61 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 7.55 g
Water: 91.45 g
Other: 0.24 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 +157.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2223%
Contains more FatsFats +18573.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +148.9%
Contains more OtherOther +1362.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 36% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 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 -99.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +38948.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +10650%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 25% 54%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 1.21 g
Glucose: 1.58 g
Fructose: 3.36 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.06 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 MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~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.
Watermelon 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
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Watermelon KFC Fried Chicken Opinion
Calories 30kcal 384kcal KFC Fried Chicken
Protein 0.61g 14.17g KFC Fried Chicken
Fats 0.15g 28.01g KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin C 8.1mg Watermelon
Net carbs 7.15g 18.79g KFC Fried Chicken
Carbs 7.55g 18.79g KFC Fried Chicken
Cholesterol 0mg 82mg Watermelon
Magnesium 10mg 25mg KFC Fried Chicken
Calcium 7mg 117mg KFC Fried Chicken
Potassium 112mg 244mg KFC Fried Chicken
Iron 0.24mg 0.88mg KFC Fried Chicken
Sugar 6.2g 0g KFC Fried Chicken
Fiber 0.4g 0g Watermelon
Copper 0.042mg 0.082mg KFC Fried Chicken
Zinc 0.1mg 0.87mg KFC Fried Chicken
Starch 0g 16.72g KFC Fried Chicken
Phosphorus 11mg 252mg KFC Fried Chicken
Sodium 1mg 1042mg Watermelon
Vitamin A 569IU 66IU Watermelon
Vitamin A 28µg 20µg Watermelon
Vitamin E 0.05mg 1.2mg KFC Fried Chicken
Manganese 0.038mg 0.298mg KFC Fried Chicken
Selenium 0.4µg 17.2µg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.08mg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin B2 0.021mg 0.197mg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin B3 0.178mg 5.42mg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin B5 0.221mg 0.88mg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin B6 0.045mg 0.14mg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.32µg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin K 0.1µg Watermelon
Folate 3µg Watermelon
Trans Fat 0g 0.214g Watermelon
Choline 4.1mg Watermelon
Saturated Fat 0.016g 6.343g Watermelon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.037g 14.448g KFC Fried Chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 5.375g KFC Fried Chicken
Tryptophan 0.007mg 0.108mg KFC Fried Chicken
Threonine 0.027mg 0.467mg KFC Fried Chicken
Isoleucine 0.019mg 0.416mg KFC Fried Chicken
Leucine 0.018mg 0.864mg KFC Fried Chicken
Lysine 0.062mg 0.615mg KFC Fried Chicken
Methionine 0.006mg 0.205mg KFC Fried Chicken
Phenylalanine 0.015mg 0.542mg KFC Fried Chicken
Valine 0.016mg 0.516mg KFC Fried Chicken
Histidine 0.006mg 0.337mg KFC Fried Chicken
Fructose 3.36g 0g Watermelon
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.002g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.764g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 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
Watermelon KFC Fried Chicken
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
8%
Watermelon
25%
KFC Fried Chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Watermelon
54%
KFC Fried Chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Watermelon
Watermelon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 82mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Watermelon
Watermelon contains less Sodium (difference - 1041mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Watermelon
Watermelon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.327g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
KFC Fried Chicken
KFC Fried Chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
KFC Fried Chicken
KFC Fried Chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 76)
Which food is cheaper?
KFC Fried Chicken
KFC Fried Chicken is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
KFC Fried Chicken
KFC Fried Chicken is relatively richer in minerals
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. Watermelon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167765/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.