Beans vs. French fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between beans and french fries?
- Beans are higher in copper, zinc, and fiber; however, french fries are richer in vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin E, vitamin K, and potassium.
- French fries' daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 19% more.
- French fries contain 3 times less zinc than beans. Beans contain 1.4mg of zinc, while french fries contain 0.5mg.
- Beans have less saturated fat.
- Beans have a lower glycemic index (33) than french fries (70).
We used Beans, baked, canned, no salt added and Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil 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 CalciumCalcium | +177.8% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +66.1% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +180% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.5% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +400% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +95.6% |
Contains more IronIron | +179.3% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +20.2% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +53.8% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +51.6% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1013.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +13.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +598.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +186.2% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1300% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +25% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +19.5% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.172g | 5.398g | 35% |
Fats | 0.4g | 14.73g | 22% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.372mg | 19% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.43mg | 3.004mg | 16% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.035g | 5.969g | 15% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.58mg | 12% | |
Manganese | 0.247mg | 11% | |
Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 1.67mg | 10% |
Saturated fat | 0.103g | 2.336g | 10% |
Calories | 105kcal | 312kcal | 10% |
Copper | 0.206mg | 0.124mg | 9% |
Vitamin K | 0.8µg | 11.2µg | 9% |
Sodium | 1mg | 210mg | 9% |
Zinc | 1.4mg | 0.5mg | 8% |
Potassium | 296mg | 579mg | 8% |
Carbs | 20.49g | 41.44g | 7% |
Selenium | 4.5µg | 0.9µg | 7% |
Fiber | 5.5g | 3.8g | 7% |
Iron | 0.29mg | 0.81mg | 7% |
Calcium | 50mg | 18mg | 3% |
Protein | 4.8g | 3.43g | 3% |
Phosphorus | 104mg | 125mg | 3% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.039mg | 2% |
Folate | 24µg | 30µg | 2% |
Vitamin C | 3.1mg | 4.7mg | 2% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.15mg | 0.17mg | 2% |
Vitamin A | 5µg | 0µg | 1% |
Magnesium | 32mg | 35mg | 1% |
Choline | 30.8mg | 36.8mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 14.99g | 37.64g | N/A |
Sugar | 7.78g | 0.3g | N/A |
Trans fat | 0g | 0.06g | N/A |
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 |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.8 g
Fats:
0.4 g
Carbs:
20.49 g
Water:
72.6 g
Other:
1.71 g
Protein:
3.43 g
Fats:
14.73 g
Carbs:
41.44 g
Water:
38.55 g
Other:
1.85 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +39.9% |
Contains more WaterWater | +88.3% |
Contains more FatsFats | +3582.5% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +102.2% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.103 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.035 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.172 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 | -95.6% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +16954.3% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3038.4% |