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French fries vs. Cervelat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between french fries and cervelat?

  • French fries are richer in fiber, while cervelat is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B2, zinc, iron, and vitamin C.
  • Cervelat's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 229% higher.
  • French fries are lower in saturated fat.
  • French fries have a higher glycemic index (70) than cervelat (28).

We used Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil and Thuringer, cervelat, summer sausage, beef, pork types in this comparison.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 25% 5.4% 51% 30% 41% 14% 54% 27% 32% 4.9%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 2.7% 23% 77% 50% 70% 48% 170% 0% 111%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +150%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +122.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +12.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more IronIron +151.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +21%
Contains more ZincZinc +412%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2155.6%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 16% 0% 33% 0% 43% 9% 56% 35% 86% 0% 28% 23% 20%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 55% 0% 4.4% 17% 38% 76% 81% 0% 60% 688% 3.3% 1.5% 43%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +659.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +43.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +761.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +1400%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +253.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +746.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +43.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +114.4%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
17% 30% 3% 45% 4%
Protein: 17.45 g
Fats: 30.43 g
Carbs: 3.33 g
Water: 45.18 g
Other: 3.61 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1144.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +408.7%
Contains more FatsFats +106.6%
Contains more WaterWater +17.2%
Contains more OtherOther +95.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 44% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.336 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.398 g
45% 51% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.51 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 12.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.2 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -79.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +349.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +117.3%

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 Cervelat
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient French fries Cervelat DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 5.5µg 229%
Sodium 210mg 1300mg 47%
Saturated fat 2.336g 11.51g 42%
Selenium 0.9µg 20.3µg 35%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.398g 1.2g 28%
Protein 3.43g 17.45g 28%
Cholesterol 0mg 74mg 25%
Fats 14.73g 30.43g 24%
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.33mg 22%
Zinc 0.5mg 2.56mg 19%
Monounsaturated fat 5.969g 12.97g 18%
Fiber 3.8g 0g 15%
Iron 0.81mg 2.04mg 15%
Vitamin C 4.7mg 16.6mg 13%
Carbs 41.44g 3.33g 13%
Vitamin B5 0.58mg 12%
Manganese 0.247mg 11%
Vitamin E 1.67mg 0.22mg 10%
Potassium 579mg 260mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.372mg 0.26mg 9%
Choline 36.8mg 78.9mg 8%
Vitamin K 11.2µg 1.3µg 8%
Vitamin B3 3.004mg 4.31mg 8%
Folate 30µg 2µg 7%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.1µg 6%
Vitamin D 0IU 44IU 6%
Magnesium 35mg 14mg 5%
Calories 312kcal 362kcal 3%
Copper 0.124mg 0.15mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.17mg 0.15mg 2%
Phosphorus 125mg 111mg 2%
Calcium 18mg 9mg 1%
Net carbs 37.64g 3.33g N/A
Sugar 0.3g 0.85g N/A
Trans fat 0.06g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.407g 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 N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
French fries Cervelat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
82%
Cervelat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
French fries
56%
Cervelat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French fries
French fries contains less Sodium (difference - 1090mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
French fries
French fries is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.174g)
Which food is cheaper?
French fries
French fries is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cervelat
Cervelat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
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. Cervelat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172940/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.