French fries vs. Bread sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are french fries and bread sticks different?
- French fries are richer in vitamin B6 and potassium, while bread sticks are higher in selenium, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B3, and manganese.
- Bread sticks cover your daily need for selenium, 67% more than french fries.
- French fries contain 5 times more vitamin B6 than bread sticks. French fries contain 0.372mg of vitamin B6, while bread sticks contain 0.073mg.
- French fries are lower in sodium.
Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil and Bread sticks, plain types were used 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 PotassiumPotassium | +366.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -70.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +22.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +428.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +51.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +76% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +125.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +4066.7% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +65.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +409.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +409.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +152.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +246.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1317.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +75.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +440% |
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:
12 g
Fats:
9.5 g
Carbs:
68.4 g
Water:
6.1 g
Other:
4 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +55.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +532% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +249.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +65.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +116.2% |
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
1.41 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.568 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.628 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +67.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +48.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -39.6% |
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 | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 0.9µg | 37.5µg | 67% |
| Iron | 0.81mg | 4.28mg | 43% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.039mg | 0.553mg | 40% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.17mg | 0.589mg | 35% |
| Folate | 30µg | 162µg | 33% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.372mg | 0.073mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 210mg | 713mg | 22% |
| Protein | 3.43g | 12g | 17% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.004mg | 5.281mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 579mg | 124mg | 13% |
| Manganese | 0.247mg | 0.557mg | 13% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.398g | 3.628g | 12% |
| Carbs | 41.44g | 68.4g | 9% |
| Fats | 14.73g | 9.5g | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 11.2µg | 2.2µg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.124mg | 0.188mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.969g | 3.568g | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 4.7mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Calories | 312kcal | 412kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 1.67mg | 1.01mg | 4% |
| Choline | 36.8mg | 14.6mg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 2.336g | 1.41g | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.5mg | 0.88mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 3.8g | 3g | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.58mg | 0.54mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 125mg | 121mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 35mg | 32mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 37.64g | 65.4g | N/A |
| Calcium | 18mg | 22mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 1.26g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.06g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.139mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.338mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.458mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.835mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.281mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.212mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.59mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.516mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.258mg | 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
27%
44%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
71%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French fries contains less Sodium (difference - 503mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bread sticks is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.926g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bread sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bread sticks 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.