Avocado vs. French fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between avocadoes and french fries
- Avocadoes are higher in vitamin B5, folate, fiber, vitamin K, and copper, yet french fries are higher in phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3.
- Avocadoes cover your daily vitamin B5 needs 16% more than french fries.
- Avocadoes contain 3 times more folate than french fries. While avocadoes contain 81µg of folate, french fries contain only 30µg.
- The amount of sodium in avocadoes is lower.
- The glycemic index of avocadoes is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties and Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil.
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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 CopperCopper | +53.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +28% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +20.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +50% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +19.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +47.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +140.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +73.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +125% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +112.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +24% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +139.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +87.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +170% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +153.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +72.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +44.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +159.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2 g
Fats:
14.66 g
Carbs:
8.53 g
Water:
73.23 g
Other:
1.58 g
Protein:
3.43 g
Fats:
14.73 g
Carbs:
41.44 g
Water:
38.55 g
Other:
1.85 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +90% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +71.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +385.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +17.1% |
~equal in
Fats
~14.73g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.126 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.799 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.816 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.336 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.398 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +64.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +197.2% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~2.336g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.816g | 5.398g | 24% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.389mg | 0.58mg | 16% |
| Folate | 81µg | 30µg | 13% |
| Fiber | 6.7g | 3.8g | 12% |
| Carbs | 8.53g | 41.44g | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 52mg | 125mg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.799g | 5.969g | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.257mg | 0.372mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.067mg | 0.17mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 210mg | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 21µg | 11.2µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.738mg | 3.004mg | 8% |
| Calories | 160kcal | 312kcal | 8% |
| Copper | 0.19mg | 0.124mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.13mg | 0.039mg | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 4.7mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.142mg | 0.247mg | 5% |
| Choline | 14.2mg | 36.8mg | 4% |
| Protein | 2g | 3.43g | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 2.07mg | 1.67mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.55mg | 0.81mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 485mg | 579mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.64mg | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 29mg | 35mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 2.126g | 2.336g | 1% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 0.9µg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Fats | 14.66g | 14.73g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.83g | 37.64g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.66g | 0.3g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.11g | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.06g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.025mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.073mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.084mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.143mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.132mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.038mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.097mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.107mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.049mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.12g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.111g | 0.407g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | 0.029g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.898g | N/A |
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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
32%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
28%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.36g)
Which food is cheaper?
French fries is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
French fries is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Avocado contains less Sodium (difference - 203mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Avocado is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.21g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Avocado is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.