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French fries vs. Chinese cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between French fries and Chinese cabbage

  • French fries are richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Copper, Fiber, and Vitamin B1, yet Chinese cabbage is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin K, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Chinese cabbage is 45% higher.
  • French fries contain 87 times more Saturated Fat than Chinese cabbage. French fries contain 2.336g of Saturated Fat, while Chinese cabbage contains 0.027g.

Food types used in this article are Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil and Cabbage, chinese (pak-choi), raw.

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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 +84.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +237.8%
Contains more Potassium +129.8%
Contains more Zinc +163.2%
Contains more Copper +490.5%
Contains more Manganese +55.3%
Contains more Selenium +80%
Contains more Calcium +483.3%
Contains less Sodium -69%
Equal in Iron - 0.8
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 32% 30% 14% 16% 23% 9% 6% 7% 21% 3%
Contains more Magnesium +84.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +237.8%
Contains more Potassium +129.8%
Contains more Zinc +163.2%
Contains more Copper +490.5%
Contains more Manganese +55.3%
Contains more Selenium +80%
Contains more Calcium +483.3%
Contains less Sodium -69%
Equal in Iron - 0.8

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 +1755.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +325%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +500.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +559.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +91.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +857.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +79.5%
Contains more Folate +120%
Contains more Vitamin K +306.3%
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 269% 2% 0% 150% 10% 17% 10% 6% 45% 50% 0% 114%
Contains more Vitamin E +1755.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +325%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +500.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +559.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +91.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +857.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +79.5%
Contains more Folate +120%
Contains more Vitamin K +306.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +128.7%
Contains more Fats +7265%
Contains more Carbs +1800.9%
Contains more Other +131.3%
Contains more Water +147.3%
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
2% 95%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 2.18 g
Water: 95.32 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Protein +128.7%
Contains more Fats +7265%
Contains more Carbs +1800.9%
Contains more Other +131.3%
Contains more Water +147.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +39693.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5522.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 2.336 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.398 g
20% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.015 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.096 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +39693.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5522.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%

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 Chinese cabbage
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient French fries Chinese cabbage Opinion
Net carbs 37.64g 1.18g French fries
Protein 3.43g 1.5g French fries
Fats 14.73g 0.2g French fries
Carbs 41.44g 2.18g French fries
Calories 312kcal 13kcal French fries
Sugar 0.3g 1.18g French fries
Fiber 3.8g 1g French fries
Calcium 18mg 105mg Chinese cabbage
Iron 0.81mg 0.8mg French fries
Magnesium 35mg 19mg French fries
Phosphorus 125mg 37mg French fries
Potassium 579mg 252mg French fries
Sodium 210mg 65mg Chinese cabbage
Zinc 0.5mg 0.19mg French fries
Copper 0.124mg 0.021mg French fries
Manganese 0.247mg 0.159mg French fries
Selenium 0.9µg 0.5µg French fries
Vitamin A 0IU 4468IU Chinese cabbage
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 223µg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin E 1.67mg 0.09mg French fries
Vitamin C 4.7mg 45mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin B1 0.17mg 0.04mg French fries
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.07mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin B3 3.004mg 0.5mg French fries
Vitamin B5 0.58mg 0.088mg French fries
Vitamin B6 0.372mg 0.194mg French fries
Folate 30µg 66µg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin K 11.2µg 45.5µg Chinese cabbage
Tryptophan 0.015mg Chinese cabbage
Threonine 0.049mg Chinese cabbage
Isoleucine 0.085mg Chinese cabbage
Leucine 0.088mg Chinese cabbage
Lysine 0.089mg Chinese cabbage
Methionine 0.009mg Chinese cabbage
Phenylalanine 0.044mg Chinese cabbage
Valine 0.066mg Chinese cabbage
Histidine 0.026mg Chinese cabbage
Trans Fat 0.06g 0g Chinese cabbage
Saturated Fat 2.336g 0.027g Chinese cabbage
Monounsaturated Fat 5.969g 0.015g French fries
Polyunsaturated fat 5.398g 0.096g French fries
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 Chinese cabbage
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
56%
Chinese cabbage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
French fries
16%
Chinese cabbage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.88g)
Which food is cheaper?
French fries
French fries is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
French fries
French fries is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 145mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.309g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Chinese cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170390/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.