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French fries vs. Brussels sprouts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between french fries and Brussels sprouts?

  • French fries are richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and phosphorus, while Brussels sprouts are higher in vitamin K, vitamin C, vitamin A, folate, and iron.
  • Brussels sprouts' daily need coverage for vitamin K is 138% higher.
  • Brussels sprouts have 38 times less saturated fat than french fries. French fries have 2.336g of saturated fat, while Brussels sprouts have 0.062g.

We used Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil and Brussels sprouts, raw types in this comparison.

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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 16% 13% 34% 53% 23% 11% 30% 3.3% 44% 8.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +52.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +48.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +77.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +19%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +81.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +133.3%
Contains more IronIron +72.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +36.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +77.8%

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 283% 13% 18% 0% 35% 21% 14% 19% 51% 0% 443% 46% 10%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +89.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +22.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +303.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +87.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +69.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +92.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1708.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1480.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +103.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
3% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 g
Contains more FatsFats +4810%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +363%
Contains more OtherOther +35%
Contains more WaterWater +123.1%
~equal in Protein ~3.38g

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
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Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.062 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 153 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +25852.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2734.4%

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 Brussels sprouts
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient French fries Brussels sprouts DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 5.398g 153g 984%
Vitamin K 11.2µg 177µg 138%
Vitamin C 4.7mg 85mg 89%
Fats 14.73g 0.3g 22%
Monounsaturated fat 5.969g 0.023g 15%
Vitamin B3 3.004mg 0.745mg 14%
Calories 312kcal 43kcal 13%
Vitamin B6 0.372mg 0.219mg 12%
Carbs 41.44g 8.95g 11%
Saturated fat 2.336g 0.062g 10%
Folate 30µg 61µg 8%
Phosphorus 125mg 69mg 8%
Sodium 210mg 25mg 8%
Iron 0.81mg 1.4mg 7%
Potassium 579mg 389mg 6%
Copper 0.124mg 0.07mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.58mg 0.309mg 5%
Vitamin E 1.67mg 0.88mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.09mg 4%
Vitamin A 0µg 38µg 4%
Manganese 0.247mg 0.337mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.17mg 0.139mg 3%
Choline 36.8mg 19.1mg 3%
Magnesium 35mg 23mg 3%
Calcium 18mg 42mg 2%
Fructose 0.93g 1%
Selenium 0.9µg 1.6µg 1%
Zinc 0.5mg 0.42mg 1%
Protein 3.43g 3.38g 0%
Net carbs 37.64g 5.15g N/A
Sugar 0.3g 2.2g N/A
Fiber 3.8g 3.8g 0%
Trans fat 0.06g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0%
Threonine 0.12mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.132mg 0%
Leucine 0.152mg 0%
Lysine 0.154mg 0%
Methionine 0.032mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.098mg 0%
Valine 0.155mg 0%
Histidine 0.076mg 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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is better in case of low diet
French fries Brussels sprouts
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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%
French fries
73%
Brussels sprouts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
French fries
24%
Brussels sprouts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
French fries
French fries is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
French fries
French fries is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts contains less Sodium (difference - 185mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.274g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Brussels sprouts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170383/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.