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French fries vs. Brotwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between french fries and brotwurst

  • French fries have more vitamin B6, fiber, and vitamin B5; however, brotwurst is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B2, and zinc.
  • Brotwurst covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 85% more than french fries.
  • French fries have less saturated fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil and Brotwurst, pork, beef, link.

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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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 14% 25% 39% 27% 57% 57% 145% 5.2% 93%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +118.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +106%
Contains more CopperCopper +55%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +517.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +166.7%
Contains more IronIron +27.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +320%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1788.9%
~equal in Phosphorus ~134mg

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.
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%
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% 5.4% 4.5% 63% 53% 62% 3.6% 30% 256% 0% 3.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +518.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +866.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +186.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +500%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +489.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~3.3mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
14% 28% 3% 51% 4%
Protein: 14.3 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 2.98 g
Water: 51.3 g
Other: 3.62 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1290.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +316.9%
Contains more FatsFats +88.7%
Contains more WaterWater +33.1%
Contains more OtherOther +95.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 44% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.336 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.398 g
38% 51% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.93 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 13.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.83 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -76.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +90.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +123.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient French fries Brotwurst DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.05µg 85%
Sodium 210mg 1112mg 39%
Saturated fat 2.336g 9.93g 35%
Selenium 0.9µg 17µg 29%
Protein 3.43g 14.3g 22%
Cholesterol 0mg 63mg 21%
Fats 14.73g 27.8g 20%
Vitamin B6 0.372mg 0.13mg 19%
Monounsaturated fat 5.969g 13.34g 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.398g 2.83g 17%
Fiber 3.8g 0g 15%
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.23mg 15%
Zinc 0.5mg 2.1mg 15%
Carbs 41.44g 2.98g 13%
Vitamin B5 0.58mg 0.06mg 10%
Potassium 579mg 281mg 9%
Vitamin E 1.67mg 0.27mg 9%
Manganese 0.247mg 0.04mg 9%
Vitamin K 11.2µg 0µg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.17mg 0.25mg 7%
Choline 36.8mg 7%
Folate 30µg 5µg 6%
Copper 0.124mg 0.08mg 5%
Magnesium 35mg 16mg 5%
Vitamin C 4.7mg 0mg 5%
Iron 0.81mg 1.03mg 3%
Calcium 18mg 48mg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg 2%
Vitamin B3 3.004mg 3.3mg 2%
Calories 312kcal 323kcal 1%
Phosphorus 125mg 134mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 11IU 1%
Net carbs 37.64g 2.98g N/A
Sugar 0.3g 2.98g N/A
Trans fat 0.06g N/A
Tryptophan 0.13mg 0%
Threonine 0.6mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.61mg 0%
Leucine 1.08mg 0%
Lysine 1.14mg 0%
Methionine 0.37mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.54mg 0%
Valine 0.68mg 0%
Histidine 0.44mg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
French fries Brotwurst
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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%
French fries
37%
Brotwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
French fries
47%
Brotwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French fries
French fries contains less Sodium (difference - 902mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
French fries
French fries is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.594g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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.

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. French fries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170698/nutrients
  2. Brotwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171622/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.