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French fries vs. Butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between French fries and Butter

  • French fries have more Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Potassium, Fiber, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, and Copper, however, Butter is higher in Vitamin A RAE.
  • Butter covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 241% 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 Butter, without salt.

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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 Iron +3950%
Contains more Magnesium +1650%
Contains more Phosphorus +420.8%
Contains more Potassium +2312.5%
Contains more Zinc +455.6%
Contains more Copper +675%
Contains more Manganese +6075%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains less Sodium -94.8%
Contains more Selenium +11.1%
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 8% 1% 2% 11% 3% 2% 3% 6% 1% 6%
Contains more Iron +3950%
Contains more Magnesium +1650%
Contains more Phosphorus +420.8%
Contains more Potassium +2312.5%
Contains more Zinc +455.6%
Contains more Copper +675%
Contains more Manganese +6075%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains less Sodium -94.8%
Contains more Selenium +11.1%

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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Butter
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +7052.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +427.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12300%
Contains more Folate +900%
Contains more Vitamin K +60%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +38.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 150% 47% 0% 0% 2% 8% 1% 7% 1% 3% 22% 18%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +7052.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +427.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12300%
Contains more Folate +900%
Contains more Vitamin K +60%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +38.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +303.5%
Contains more Carbs +68966.7%
Contains more Water +114.9%
Contains more Other +4525%
Contains more Fats +450.6%
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
81% 18%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 81.11 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 17.94 g
Other: 0.04 g
Contains more Protein +303.5%
Contains more Carbs +68966.7%
Contains more Water +114.9%
Contains more Other +4525%
Contains more Fats +450.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +79.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +292.5%
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 2.336 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.398 g
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 50.489 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.43 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.01 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +79.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +292.5%

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 Butter
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient French fries Butter Opinion
Net carbs 37.64g 0.06g French fries
Protein 3.43g 0.85g French fries
Fats 14.73g 81.11g Butter
Carbs 41.44g 0.06g French fries
Calories 312kcal 717kcal Butter
Sugar 0.3g 0.06g Butter
Fiber 3.8g 0g French fries
Calcium 18mg 24mg Butter
Iron 0.81mg 0.02mg French fries
Magnesium 35mg 2mg French fries
Phosphorus 125mg 24mg French fries
Potassium 579mg 24mg French fries
Sodium 210mg 11mg Butter
Zinc 0.5mg 0.09mg French fries
Copper 0.124mg 0.016mg French fries
Manganese 0.247mg 0.004mg French fries
Selenium 0.9µg 1µg Butter
Vitamin A 0IU 2499IU Butter
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 684µg Butter
Vitamin E 1.67mg 2.32mg Butter
Vitamin C 4.7mg 0mg French fries
Vitamin B1 0.17mg 0.005mg French fries
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.034mg French fries
Vitamin B3 3.004mg 0.042mg French fries
Vitamin B5 0.58mg 0.11mg French fries
Vitamin B6 0.372mg 0.003mg French fries
Folate 30µg 3µg French fries
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.17µg Butter
Vitamin K 11.2µg 7µg French fries
Tryptophan 0.012mg Butter
Threonine 0.038mg Butter
Isoleucine 0.051mg Butter
Leucine 0.083mg Butter
Lysine 0.067mg Butter
Methionine 0.021mg Butter
Phenylalanine 0.041mg Butter
Valine 0.057mg Butter
Histidine 0.023mg Butter
Cholesterol 0mg 215mg French fries
Trans Fat 0.06g Butter
Saturated Fat 2.336g 50.489g French fries
Monounsaturated Fat 5.969g 23.43g Butter
Polyunsaturated fat 5.398g 3.01g French fries
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g French fries
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.898g 2.166g French fries
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g French fries
Omega-3 - ALA 0.407g 0.315g 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 Butter
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
21%
Butter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
French fries
4%
Butter

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 215mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
French fries
French fries is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 48.153g)
Which food is cheaper?
French fries
French fries is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
French fries
French fries is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French fries
French fries is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butter
Butter is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.24g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butter
Butter contains less Sodium (difference - 199mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butter
Butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)

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. Butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173430/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.