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French fries vs. Canola oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between French fries and Canola oil

  • French fries have more Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Potassium, Fiber, Vitamin B1, and Copper, however, Canola oil is richer in Vitamin E , and Vitamin K.
  • Canola oil covers your daily Vitamin E needs 105% more than French fries.
  • French fries contain less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil and Oil, canola.

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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 Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +945.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +536.6%
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 0% 350% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 179%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +945.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +536.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Fats +578.9%
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
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Fats +578.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +960.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +421.3%
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 2.336 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.398 g
7% 64% 28%
Saturated Fat: 7.365 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 63.276 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.142 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +960.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +421.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient French fries Canola oil Opinion
Net carbs 37.64g 0g French fries
Protein 3.43g 0g French fries
Fats 14.73g 100g Canola oil
Carbs 41.44g 0g French fries
Calories 312kcal 884kcal Canola oil
Sugar 0.3g 0g Canola oil
Fiber 3.8g 0g French fries
Calcium 18mg 0mg French fries
Iron 0.81mg 0mg French fries
Magnesium 35mg 0mg French fries
Phosphorus 125mg 0mg French fries
Potassium 579mg 0mg French fries
Sodium 210mg 0mg Canola oil
Zinc 0.5mg 0mg French fries
Copper 0.124mg 0mg French fries
Manganese 0.247mg 0mg French fries
Selenium 0.9µg 0µg French fries
Vitamin E 1.67mg 17.46mg Canola oil
Vitamin C 4.7mg 0mg French fries
Vitamin B1 0.17mg 0mg French fries
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0mg French fries
Vitamin B3 3.004mg 0mg French fries
Vitamin B5 0.58mg 0mg French fries
Vitamin B6 0.372mg 0mg French fries
Folate 30µg 0µg French fries
Vitamin K 11.2µg 71.3µg Canola oil
Trans Fat 0.06g 0.395g French fries
Saturated Fat 2.336g 7.365g French fries
Monounsaturated Fat 5.969g 63.276g Canola oil
Polyunsaturated fat 5.398g 28.142g Canola oil
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0g French fries
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.898g 18.64g Canola oil
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g 0g French fries
Omega-3 - ALA 0.407g 9.137g Canola oil
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 Canola oil
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
44%
Canola oil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
French fries
0%
Canola oil

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
French fries
French fries is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
French fries
French fries is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.029g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French fries
French fries is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Canola oil
Canola oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Canola oil
Canola oil contains less Sodium (difference - 210mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Canola oil
Canola oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Canola oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172336/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.