French fries vs. Buckwheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are french fries and buckwheat different?
- French fries are richer in vitamin B6, potassium, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, vitamin E, phosphorus, and vitamin K, while buckwheat is higher in manganese.
- French fries cover your daily need for vitamin B6, 23% more than buckwheat.
- French fries contain 53 times more sodium than buckwheat. French fries contain 210mg of sodium, while buckwheat contains 4mg.
- French fries have a higher glycemic index (70) than buckwheat (51).
Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil and Buckwheat groats, roasted, cooked 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 CalciumCalcium | +157.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +558% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +78.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +45.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +17.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +22% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +63.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +144.4% |
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 | +1755.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +325% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +219.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +61.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +383.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +489.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +114.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +83.1% |
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:
3.38 g
Fats:
0.62 g
Carbs:
19.94 g
Water:
75.63 g
Other:
0.43 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +2275.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +107.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +330.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +96.2% |
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Protein
~3.38g
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
0.134 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.188 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3075% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2771.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94.3% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.398g | 0.188g | 35% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.372mg | 0.077mg | 23% |
| Fats | 14.73g | 0.62g | 22% |
| Potassium | 579mg | 88mg | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.969g | 0.188g | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.004mg | 0.94mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.17mg | 0.04mg | 11% |
| Vitamin E | 1.67mg | 0.09mg | 11% |
| Calories | 312kcal | 92kcal | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 2.336g | 0.134g | 10% |
| Sodium | 210mg | 4mg | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 11.2µg | 1.9µg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 125mg | 70mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 41.44g | 19.94g | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.247mg | 0.403mg | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 4.7mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3.8g | 2.7g | 4% |
| Folate | 30µg | 14µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.58mg | 0.359mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 35mg | 51mg | 4% |
| Choline | 36.8mg | 20.1mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 2.2µg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.124mg | 0.146mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 7mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.5mg | 0.61mg | 1% |
| Protein | 3.43g | 3.38g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 37.64g | 17.24g | N/A |
| Iron | 0.81mg | 0.8mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 0.9g | N/A |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.039mg | 0.039mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.06g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.049mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.129mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.127mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.212mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.172mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.044mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.133mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.173mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.079mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.1g | 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 |
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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%
8%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
24%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.6g)
Which food is cheaper?
French fries is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French fries is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buckwheat contains less Sodium (difference - 206mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Buckwheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.202g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Buckwheat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
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.