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French fries vs. Pizza — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between French fries and Pizza?

  • French fries are higher in Vitamin B6, however, Pizza is richer in Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, Calcium, Folate, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2.
  • Pizza's daily need coverage for Selenium is 35% more.
  • Pizza contains 5 times less Vitamin B6 than French fries. French fries contain 0.372mg of Vitamin B6, while Pizza contains 0.08mg.
  • French fries have less Sodium.

We used Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil and Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust types in this article.

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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.
Contains more Magnesium +45.8%
Contains more Potassium +236.6%
Contains less Sodium -64.9%
Contains more Copper +18.1%
Contains more Calcium +944.4%
Contains more Iron +206.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +72.8%
Contains more Zinc +168%
Contains more Manganese +45.7%
Contains more Selenium +2111.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 31% 25% 54% 52% 28% 14% 42% 33% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 93% 18% 93% 16% 78% 37% 35% 47% 109%
Contains more Magnesium +45.8%
Contains more Potassium +236.6%
Contains less Sodium -64.9%
Contains more Copper +18.1%
Contains more Calcium +944.4%
Contains more Iron +206.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +72.8%
Contains more Zinc +168%
Contains more Manganese +45.7%
Contains more Selenium +2111.1%

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.
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Pizza
Contains more Vitamin E +101.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +235.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +365%
Contains more Vitamin K +67.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +129.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27.3%
Contains more Folate +210%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 34% 0% 16% 43% 9% 57% 35% 86% 23% 0% 28%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 22% 17% 0% 5% 98% 45% 72% 0% 19% 70% 53% 17%
Contains more Vitamin E +101.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +235.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +365%
Contains more Vitamin K +67.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +129.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27.3%
Contains more Folate +210%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +52%
Contains more Carbs +24.3%
Contains more Protein +232.1%
Contains more Water +12%
Contains more Other +30.8%
3% 15% 41% 39% 2%
Protein: 3.43 g
Fats: 14.73 g
Carbs: 41.44 g
Water: 38.55 g
Other: 1.85 g
11% 10% 33% 43% 2%
Protein: 11.39 g
Fats: 9.69 g
Carbs: 33.33 g
Water: 43.17 g
Other: 2.42 g
Contains more Fats +52%
Contains more Carbs +24.3%
Contains more Protein +232.1%
Contains more Water +12%
Contains more Other +30.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +128.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +221.1%
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 2.336 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.398 g
51% 30% 19%
Saturated Fat: 4.465 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.681 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +128.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +221.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient French fries Pizza Opinion
Net carbs 37.64g 31.03g French fries
Protein 3.43g 11.39g Pizza
Fats 14.73g 9.69g French fries
Carbs 41.44g 33.33g French fries
Calories 312kcal 266kcal French fries
Starch 26.95g Pizza
Fructose 1g Pizza
Sugar 0.3g 3.58g French fries
Fiber 3.8g 2.3g French fries
Calcium 18mg 188mg Pizza
Iron 0.81mg 2.48mg Pizza
Magnesium 35mg 24mg French fries
Phosphorus 125mg 216mg Pizza
Potassium 579mg 172mg French fries
Sodium 210mg 598mg French fries
Zinc 0.5mg 1.34mg Pizza
Copper 0.124mg 0.105mg French fries
Manganese 0.247mg 0.36mg Pizza
Selenium 0.9µg 19.9µg Pizza
Vitamin A 0IU 358IU Pizza
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 69µg Pizza
Vitamin E 1.67mg 0.83mg French fries
Vitamin C 4.7mg 1.4mg French fries
Vitamin B1 0.17mg 0.39mg Pizza
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.195mg Pizza
Vitamin B3 3.004mg 3.825mg Pizza
Vitamin B5 0.58mg French fries
Vitamin B6 0.372mg 0.08mg French fries
Folate 30µg 93µg Pizza
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.42µg Pizza
Vitamin K 11.2µg 6.7µg French fries
Threonine 0.41mg Pizza
Isoleucine 0.564mg Pizza
Leucine 1.139mg Pizza
Lysine 0.77mg Pizza
Methionine 0.264mg Pizza
Phenylalanine 0.664mg Pizza
Valine 0.72mg Pizza
Histidine 0.355mg Pizza
Cholesterol 0mg 17mg French fries
Trans Fat 0.06g 0.241g French fries
Saturated Fat 2.336g 4.465g French fries
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Pizza
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g Pizza
Monounsaturated Fat 5.969g 2.608g French fries
Polyunsaturated fat 5.398g 1.681g French fries
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.003g French fries
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.898g 1.367g French fries
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g 0.003g French fries
Omega-3 - ALA 0.407g 0.175g French fries
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g French fries
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.009g Pizza

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
French fries Pizza
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
27%
French fries
35%
Pizza
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
French fries
58%
Pizza

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.28g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French fries
French fries contains less Sodium (difference - 388mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
French fries
French fries is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.129g)
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. French fries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170698/nutrients
  2. Pizza - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173292/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.