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.
- Butter covers your daily need for saturated fat, 241% more than french fries.
- French fries have less saturated fat.
- The glycemic index of french fries is higher.
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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +1650% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +2312.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +3950% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +675% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +455.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +420.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +6075% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +33.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +3300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +14.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +7052.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +427.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +12300% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +60% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +900% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +95.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +38.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
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:
0.85 g
Fats:
81.11 g
Carbs:
0.06 g
Water:
17.94 g
Other:
0.04 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +303.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +68966.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +114.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +4525% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +450.6% |
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
50.489 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
23.43 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.01 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +79.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated 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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 2.336g | 50.489g | 219% |
| Fats | 14.73g | 81.11g | 102% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 684µg | 76% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 215mg | 72% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.969g | 23.43g | 44% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.372mg | 0.003mg | 28% |
| Calories | 312kcal | 717kcal | 20% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.004mg | 0.042mg | 19% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.398g | 3.01g | 16% |
| Potassium | 579mg | 24mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 3.8g | 0g | 15% |
| Carbs | 41.44g | 0.06g | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.17mg | 0.005mg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 125mg | 24mg | 14% |
| Copper | 0.124mg | 0.016mg | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.247mg | 0.004mg | 11% |
| Iron | 0.81mg | 0.02mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.58mg | 0.11mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 210mg | 11mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 35mg | 2mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.17µg | 7% |
| Folate | 30µg | 3µg | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 4.7mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Protein | 3.43g | 0.85g | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 11.2µg | 7µg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 1.67mg | 2.32mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.5mg | 0.09mg | 4% |
| Choline | 36.8mg | 18.8mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 24mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 37.64g | 0.06g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 0.06g | N/A |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.039mg | 0.034mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.06g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.038mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.051mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.083mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.067mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.021mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.041mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.057mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.023mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.407g | 0.315g | 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 | 2.166g | 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%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
4%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 215mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
French fries is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 48.153g)
Which food is cheaper?
French fries is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
French fries is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French fries is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butter is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.24g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butter contains less Sodium (difference - 199mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)