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French fries vs. Nougat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between French fries and Nougat

  • French fries are richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Potassium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, and Vitamin K, yet Nougat is richer in Vitamin B2, and Vitamin E .
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 from French fries is 27% higher.
  • Nougat contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil and Candies, nougat, with almonds.

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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 +37.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +127.3%
Contains more Potassium +451.4%
Contains more Zinc +19%
Contains more Calcium +77.8%
Contains less Sodium -84.3%
Contains more Manganese +23.1%
Contains more Selenium +188.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 32
Equal in Copper - 0.134
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 10% 23% 23% 24% 10% 5% 12% 45% 40% 15%
Contains more Iron +37.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +127.3%
Contains more Potassium +451.4%
Contains more Zinc +19%
Contains more Calcium +77.8%
Contains less Sodium -84.3%
Contains more Manganese +23.1%
Contains more Selenium +188.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 32
Equal in Copper - 0.134

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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Nougat
Contains more Vitamin C +1466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1207.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +528.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +866.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1760%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +65.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +279.5%
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 1% 56% 0% 1% 4% 35% 9% 4% 5% 4% 2% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +1466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1207.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +528.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +866.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1760%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +65.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +279.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +782%
Contains more Water +1693%
Contains more Other +302.2%
Contains more Carbs +122.9%
Equal in Protein - 3.33
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% 2% 92% 2%
Protein: 3.33 g
Fats: 1.67 g
Carbs: 92.39 g
Water: 2.15 g
Other: 0.46 g
Contains more Fats +782%
Contains more Water +1693%
Contains more Other +302.2%
Contains more Carbs +122.9%
Equal in Protein - 3.33

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +∞%
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.6%
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 2.336 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.398 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 1.667 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +∞%
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient French fries Nougat Opinion
Net carbs 37.64g 89.09g Nougat
Protein 3.43g 3.33g French fries
Fats 14.73g 1.67g French fries
Carbs 41.44g 92.39g Nougat
Calories 312kcal 398kcal Nougat
Sugar 0.3g 44.97g French fries
Fiber 3.8g 3.3g French fries
Calcium 18mg 32mg Nougat
Iron 0.81mg 0.59mg French fries
Magnesium 35mg 32mg French fries
Phosphorus 125mg 55mg French fries
Potassium 579mg 105mg French fries
Sodium 210mg 33mg Nougat
Zinc 0.5mg 0.42mg French fries
Copper 0.124mg 0.134mg Nougat
Manganese 0.247mg 0.304mg Nougat
Selenium 0.9µg 2.6µg Nougat
Vitamin A 0IU 1IU Nougat
Vitamin E 1.67mg 2.77mg Nougat
Vitamin C 4.7mg 0.3mg French fries
Vitamin B1 0.17mg 0.013mg French fries
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.148mg Nougat
Vitamin B3 3.004mg 0.478mg French fries
Vitamin B5 0.58mg 0.06mg French fries
Vitamin B6 0.372mg 0.02mg French fries
Folate 30µg 5µg French fries
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg Nougat
Vitamin K 11.2µg 0µg French fries
Trans Fat 0.06g Nougat
Saturated Fat 2.336g 1.667g Nougat
Monounsaturated Fat 5.969g 0g French fries
Polyunsaturated fat 5.398g 0g French fries
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0g 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 Nougat
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
10%
Nougat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
French fries
20%
Nougat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Nougat
Nougat contains less Sodium (difference - 177mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nougat
Nougat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.669g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nougat
Nougat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 44.67g)
Which food is cheaper?
French fries
French fries is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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. Nougat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169060/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.