Dough vs. French fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between dough and french fries?
- Dough is higher in selenium, vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B2, folate, manganese, and vitamin B3; however, french fries are richer in vitamin B6 and potassium.
- Dough's daily need coverage for selenium is 50% more.
- French fries contain 11 times less vitamin B2 than dough. Dough contains 0.427mg of vitamin B2, while french fries contain 0.039mg.
- French fries have less sodium.
We used Bread, french or vienna (includes sourdough) 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 | +188.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +382.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +22.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +108% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +133.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3077.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +394.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +19% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -65.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +317.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +994.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +60.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +310% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +695.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +27.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +247.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1500% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +360% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.75 g
Fats:
2.42 g
Carbs:
51.88 g
Water:
33 g
Other:
1.95 g
Protein:
3.43 g
Fats:
14.73 g
Carbs:
41.44 g
Water:
38.55 g
Other:
1.85 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +213.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +25.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +508.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.8% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.529 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.362 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.855 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 | -77.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1548.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +531.3% |
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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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 28.6µg | 0.9µg | 50% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.71mg | 0.17mg | 45% |
| Iron | 3.91mg | 0.81mg | 39% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.427mg | 0.039mg | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.855g | 5.398g | 30% |
| Folate | 123µg | 30µg | 23% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.107mg | 0.372mg | 20% |
| Fats | 2.42g | 14.73g | 19% |
| Starch | 44.23g | 18% | |
| Sodium | 602mg | 210mg | 17% |
| Protein | 10.75g | 3.43g | 15% |
| Manganese | 0.577mg | 0.247mg | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.362g | 5.969g | 14% |
| Potassium | 117mg | 579mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.817mg | 3.004mg | 11% |
| Vitamin E | 0.21mg | 1.67mg | 10% |
| Vitamin K | 0.7µg | 11.2µg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 0.529g | 2.336g | 8% |
| Fiber | 2.2g | 3.8g | 6% |
| Choline | 8mg | 36.8mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 4.7mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 1.04mg | 0.5mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.152mg | 0.124mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 105mg | 125mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 52mg | 18mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 51.88g | 41.44g | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.455mg | 0.58mg | 3% |
| Calories | 272kcal | 312kcal | 2% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 35mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.51g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 49.68g | 37.64g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.62g | 0.3g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.005g | 0.06g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.063g | 0.407g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | 0.029g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.788g | 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
40%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
28%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.32g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French fries contains less Sodium (difference - 392mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dough is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.807g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dough 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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (70)
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.