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 covers your daily need of 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.
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Potassium
+366.9%
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Sodium
-70.5%
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Calcium
+22.2%
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Iron
+428.4%
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Zinc
+76%
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Copper
+51.6%
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Manganese
+125.5%
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Selenium
+4066.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 32
Equal in Phosphorus - 121
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Potassium
+366.9%
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Sodium
-70.5%
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Calcium
+22.2%
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Iron
+428.4%
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Zinc
+76%
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Copper
+51.6%
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Manganese
+125.5%
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Selenium
+4066.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 32
Equal in Phosphorus - 121
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.
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Vitamin E
+65.3%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B6
+409.6%
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Vitamin K
+409.1%
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Vitamin B1
+246.5%
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Vitamin B2
+1317.9%
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Vitamin B3
+75.8%
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Folate
+440%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.54
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Vitamin E
+65.3%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B6
+409.6%
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Vitamin K
+409.1%
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Vitamin B1
+246.5%
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Vitamin B2
+1317.9%
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Vitamin B3
+75.8%
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Folate
+440%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.54
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+55.1%
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Water
+532%
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Protein
+249.9%
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Carbs
+65.1%
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+116.2%
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3.43 g
Fats:
14.73 g
Carbs:
41.44 g
Water:
38.55 g
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1.85 g
Protein:
12 g
Fats:
9.5 g
Carbs:
68.4 g
Water:
6.1 g
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4 g
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Fats
+55.1%
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+532%
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Protein
+249.9%
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Carbs
+65.1%
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+116.2%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+67.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+48.8%
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Saturated Fat
-39.6%
Saturated Fat:
2.336 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
5.398 g
Saturated Fat:
1.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.568 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.628 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+67.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+48.8%
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Saturated 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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 37.64g | 65.4g |
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| Protein | 3.43g | 12g |
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| Fats | 14.73g | 9.5g |
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| Carbs | 41.44g | 68.4g |
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| Calories | 312kcal | 412kcal |
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| Sugar | 0.3g | 1.26g |
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| Fiber | 3.8g | 3g |
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| Calcium | 18mg | 22mg |
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| Iron | 0.81mg | 4.28mg |
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| Magnesium | 35mg | 32mg |
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| Phosphorus | 125mg | 121mg |
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| Potassium | 579mg | 124mg |
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| Sodium | 210mg | 713mg |
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| Zinc | 0.5mg | 0.88mg |
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| Copper | 0.124mg | 0.188mg |
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| Manganese | 0.247mg | 0.557mg |
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| Selenium | 0.9µg | 37.5µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.67mg | 1.01mg |
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| Vitamin C | 4.7mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.17mg | 0.589mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.039mg | 0.553mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.004mg | 5.281mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.58mg | 0.54mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.372mg | 0.073mg |
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| Folate | 30µg | 162µg |
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| Vitamin K | 11.2µg | 2.2µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.139mg |
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| Threonine | 0.338mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.458mg |
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| Leucine | 0.835mg |
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| Lysine | 0.281mg |
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| Methionine | 0.212mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.59mg |
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| Valine | 0.516mg |
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| Histidine | 0.258mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.06g |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.336g | 1.41g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.969g | 3.568g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.398g | 3.628g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.898g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.029g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.407g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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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%
48%
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.