Baby food vs. French fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between baby food and french fries
- French fries have less iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, calcium, selenium, phosphorus, copper, zinc, and magnesium than baby food.
- Baby food covers your daily need for iron, 584% more than french fries.
- Baby food has 70 times more vitamin B2 than french fries. While baby food has 2.717mg of vitamin B2, french fries have only 0.039mg.
- The glycemic index of french fries is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Babyfood, cereal, mixed, dry fortified 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +185.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +3972.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +5764.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +169.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +380% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +213.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2777.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +32.5% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +120.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1334.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +6866.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1055.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +85.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +43.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +104.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +96.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +646.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +58.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
12.2 g
Fats:
4.4 g
Carbs:
73.4 g
Water:
6.7 g
Other:
3.3 g
Protein:
3.43 g
Fats:
14.73 g
Carbs:
41.44 g
Water:
38.55 g
Other:
1.85 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +255.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +77.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +78.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +234.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +475.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.769 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.206 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.697 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.336 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.398 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -67.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +394.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +218.1% |
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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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 47.5mg | 0.81mg | 584% |
| Vitamin B2 | 2.717mg | 0.039mg | 206% |
| Vitamin B3 | 34.714mg | 3.004mg | 198% |
| Vitamin B1 | 2.438mg | 0.17mg | 189% |
| Calcium | 733mg | 18mg | 72% |
| Selenium | 25.9µg | 0.9µg | 45% |
| Phosphorus | 392mg | 125mg | 38% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.697g | 5.398g | 25% |
| Copper | 0.334mg | 0.124mg | 23% |
| Protein | 12.2g | 3.43g | 18% |
| Zinc | 2.4mg | 0.5mg | 17% |
| Fats | 4.4g | 14.73g | 16% |
| Magnesium | 100mg | 35mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 7.5g | 3.8g | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.189mg | 0.372mg | 14% |
| Vitamin E | 3.68mg | 1.67mg | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.206g | 5.969g | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.247mg | 11% | |
| Carbs | 73.4g | 41.44g | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.074mg | 0.58mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 3mg | 210mg | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 1.5µg | 11.2µg | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 0.769g | 2.336g | 7% |
| Potassium | 437mg | 579mg | 4% |
| Folate | 43µg | 30µg | 3% |
| Calories | 379kcal | 312kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 2.3mg | 4.7mg | 3% |
| Choline | 23.2mg | 36.8mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 65.9g | 37.64g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.87g | 0.3g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.06g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.158mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.4mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.477mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.041mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.404mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.24mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.672mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.653mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.286mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.407g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.029g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.898g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
164%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
260%
28%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baby food contains less Sodium (difference - 207mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Baby food is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.567g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baby food is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Baby food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.