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Coffee vs. French fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between coffee and french fries?

  • The amount of vitamin B6, vitamin B3, phosphorus, potassium, fiber, copper, vitamin B1, vitamin E, and iron in french fries is higher than in coffee.
  • French fries' daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 29% more.
  • Coffee has less saturated fat.
  • Coffee has a lower glycemic index (0) than french fries (70).

We used Beverages, coffee, brewed, prepared with tap water 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.
Coffee
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.1% 0.6% 4.3% 0.38% 0.67% 0.55% 1.3% 0.26% 3% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 25% 5.4% 51% 30% 41% 14% 54% 27% 32% 4.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1066.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +800%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1081.6%
Contains more IronIron +8000%
Contains more CopperCopper +6100%
Contains more ZincZinc +2400%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +4066.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +973.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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.
Coffee
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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% 0% 0.2% 0% 3.5% 18% 3.6% 15% 0.23% 0% 0.25% 1.5% 1.4%
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 16% 0% 33% 0% 43% 9% 56% 35% 86% 0% 28% 23% 20%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +94.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +16600%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1472.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +128.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +37100%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +11100%
Contains more FolateFolate +1400%
Contains more CholineCholine +1315.4%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Coffee
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99%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 99.39 g
Other: 0.47 g
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
Contains more WaterWater +157.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2758.3%
Contains more FatsFats +73550%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +293.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Coffee
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11% 83% 6%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.002 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.015 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.001 g
17% 44% 39%
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 -99.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +39693.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +539700%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coffee French fries DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.001g 5.398g 36%
Vitamin B6 0.001mg 0.372mg 29%
Fats 0.02g 14.73g 23%
Vitamin B3 0.191mg 3.004mg 18%
Phosphorus 3mg 125mg 17%
Potassium 49mg 579mg 16%
Calories 1kcal 312kcal 16%
Monounsaturated fat 0.015g 5.969g 15%
Fiber 0g 3.8g 15%
Carbs 0g 41.44g 14%
Copper 0.002mg 0.124mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.014mg 0.17mg 13%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 1.67mg 11%
Saturated fat 0.002g 2.336g 11%
Iron 0.01mg 0.81mg 10%
Caffeine 40mg 0mg 10%
Manganese 0.023mg 0.247mg 10%
Sodium 2mg 210mg 9%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 11.2µg 9%
Magnesium 3mg 35mg 8%
Folate 2µg 30µg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.58mg 7%
Protein 0.12g 3.43g 7%
Choline 2.6mg 36.8mg 6%
Vitamin C 0mg 4.7mg 5%
Zinc 0.02mg 0.5mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.039mg 3%
Selenium 0µg 0.9µg 2%
Calcium 2mg 18mg 2%
Net carbs 0g 37.64g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.3g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.06g N/A
Threonine 0.001mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.002mg 0%
Leucine 0.005mg 0%
Lysine 0.001mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.003mg 0%
Valine 0.003mg 0%
Histidine 0.002mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0g 0.407g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.029g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.898g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Coffee French fries
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
3%
Coffee
27%
French fries
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Coffee
28%
French fries

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
French fries
French fries is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
French fries
French fries is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French fries
French fries is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coffee
Coffee is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coffee
Coffee contains less Sodium (difference - 208mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coffee
Coffee is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.334g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coffee
Coffee is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Coffee - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171890/nutrients
  2. French fries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170698/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.