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

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What are the main differences between French fries and Brussels sprout?

  • French fries are richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Copper, while Brussels sprout is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Folate, and Iron.
  • Brussels sprout's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 138% higher.
  • Brussels sprout has 38 times less Saturated Fat than French fries. French fries have 2.336g of Saturated Fat, while Brussels sprout has 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.
Contains more Magnesium +52.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +81.2%
Contains more Potassium +48.8%
Contains more Zinc +19%
Contains more Copper +77.1%
Contains more Calcium +133.3%
Contains more Iron +72.8%
Contains less Sodium -88.1%
Contains more Manganese +36.4%
Contains more Selenium +77.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 31% 25% 54% 52% 28% 14% 42% 33% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 53% 17% 30% 35% 4% 12% 24% 44% 9%
Contains more Magnesium +52.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +81.2%
Contains more Potassium +48.8%
Contains more Zinc +19%
Contains more Copper +77.1%
Contains more Calcium +133.3%
Contains more Iron +72.8%
Contains less Sodium -88.1%
Contains more Manganese +36.4%
Contains more Selenium +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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +89.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +22.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +303.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +87.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +69.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1708.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +130.8%
Contains more Folate +103.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +1480.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 34% 0% 16% 43% 9% 57% 35% 86% 23% 0% 28%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 46% 18% 0% 284% 35% 21% 14% 19% 51% 46% 0% 443%
Contains more Vitamin E +89.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +22.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +303.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +87.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +69.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1708.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +130.8%
Contains more Folate +103.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +1480.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +4810%
Contains more Carbs +363%
Contains more Other +35%
Contains more Water +123.1%
Equal in Protein - 3.38
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 Fats +4810%
Contains more Carbs +363%
Contains more Other +35%
Contains more Water +123.1%
Equal in Protein - 3.38

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25852.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2734.4%
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 2.336 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.398 g
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Saturated Fat: 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 153 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25852.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 sprout
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 sprout Opinion
Net carbs 37.64g 5.15g French fries
Protein 3.43g 3.38g French fries
Fats 14.73g 0.3g French fries
Carbs 41.44g 8.95g French fries
Calories 312kcal 43kcal French fries
Fructose 0.93g Brussels sprout
Sugar 0.3g 2.2g French fries
Fiber 3.8g 3.8g
Calcium 18mg 42mg Brussels sprout
Iron 0.81mg 1.4mg Brussels sprout
Magnesium 35mg 23mg French fries
Phosphorus 125mg 69mg French fries
Potassium 579mg 389mg French fries
Sodium 210mg 25mg Brussels sprout
Zinc 0.5mg 0.42mg French fries
Copper 0.124mg 0.07mg French fries
Manganese 0.247mg 0.337mg Brussels sprout
Selenium 0.9µg 1.6µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin A 0IU 754IU Brussels sprout
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 38µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin E 1.67mg 0.88mg French fries
Vitamin C 4.7mg 85mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B1 0.17mg 0.139mg French fries
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.09mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B3 3.004mg 0.745mg French fries
Vitamin B5 0.58mg 0.309mg French fries
Vitamin B6 0.372mg 0.219mg French fries
Folate 30µg 61µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin K 11.2µg 177µg Brussels sprout
Tryptophan 0.037mg Brussels sprout
Threonine 0.12mg Brussels sprout
Isoleucine 0.132mg Brussels sprout
Leucine 0.152mg Brussels sprout
Lysine 0.154mg Brussels sprout
Methionine 0.032mg Brussels sprout
Phenylalanine 0.098mg Brussels sprout
Valine 0.155mg Brussels sprout
Histidine 0.076mg Brussels sprout
Trans Fat 0.06g 0g Brussels sprout
Saturated Fat 2.336g 0.062g Brussels sprout
Monounsaturated Fat 5.969g 0.023g French fries
Polyunsaturated fat 5.398g 153g Brussels sprout
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g French fries
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.898g French fries
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g French fries
Omega-3 - ALA 0.407g French fries
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g French fries

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
French fries Brussels sprout
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
81%
Brussels sprout
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
French fries
24%
Brussels sprout

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 sprout
Brussels sprout contains less Sodium (difference - 185mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout 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 sprout - 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.