French fries vs. Apple pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between french fries and apple pie
- French fries have more vitamin B6, potassium, phosphorus, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, fiber, copper, and magnesium, while apple pie has more vitamin B2.
- French fries' daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 26% higher.
- Apple pie contains 9 times less potassium than french fries. French fries contain 579mg of potassium, while apple pie contains 65mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in french fries is lower.
- Apple pie has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of apple pie is 41, while the glycemic index of french fries is 70.
The food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil and Pie, apple, commercially prepared, unenriched flour.
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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 | +400% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +63.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +790.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +169.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +212.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +420.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -21.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +35.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +49.4% |
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 | +46.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +26.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +167.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +387.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +878.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +650% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +305.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.43 g
Fats:
14.73 g
Carbs:
41.44 g
Water:
38.55 g
Other:
1.85 g
Protein:
1.9 g
Fats:
11 g
Carbs:
34 g
Water:
52.2 g
Other:
0.9 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +80.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +33.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +21.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +105.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +35.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.336 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.398 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.797 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.388 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.198 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -38.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +36% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +145.6% |
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 | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.372mg | 0.038mg | 26% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.398g | 2.198g | 21% |
| Potassium | 579mg | 65mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 125mg | 24mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.004mg | 1.123mg | 12% |
| Vitamin E | 1.67mg | 11% | |
| Fiber | 3.8g | 1.6g | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 11.2µg | 9% | |
| Copper | 0.124mg | 0.046mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.58mg | 0.119mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.039mg | 0.158mg | 9% |
| Folate | 30µg | 4µg | 7% |
| Choline | 36.8mg | 7% | |
| Magnesium | 35mg | 7mg | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 2.336g | 3.797g | 7% |
| Fats | 14.73g | 11g | 6% |
| Iron | 0.81mg | 1.21mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.969g | 4.388g | 4% |
| Calories | 312kcal | 237kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.17mg | 0.134mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.247mg | 0.182mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 29µg | 3% |
| Protein | 3.43g | 1.9g | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.5mg | 0.16mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 210mg | 266mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 41.44g | 34g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 4.7mg | 3.2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 11mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 37.64g | 32.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.3g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.01µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.06g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.026mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.054mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.073mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.129mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.07mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.032mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.088mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.084mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.038mg | 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 |
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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
27%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
15%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
French fries contains less Sodium (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
French fries is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.461g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
French fries is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French fries is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
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 ($)