French fries vs. Chestnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are french fries and chestnut different?
- French fries are higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and vitamin B5; however, chestnut is richer in copper, manganese, vitamin C, and iron.
- Daily need coverage for copper for chestnut is 39% higher.
- French fries contain 9 times more saturated fat than chestnut. While french fries contain 2.336g of saturated fat, chestnut contains only 0.26g.
- Chestnut has a lower glycemic index (54) than french fries (70).
Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil and Nuts, chestnuts, european, boiled and steamed are the varieties used in this article.
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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 ZincZinc | +100% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +26.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +54.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +155.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +23.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +113.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +280.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +245.7% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +14.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +310.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +83.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +59.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +468.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +166.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +26.7% |
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:
2 g
Fats:
1.38 g
Carbs:
27.76 g
Water:
68.15 g
Other:
0.71 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +71.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +967.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +49.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +160.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +76.8% |
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
0.26 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.476 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.545 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1154% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +890.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -88.9% |
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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| Copper | 0.124mg | 0.472mg | 39% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.398g | 0.545g | 32% |
| Manganese | 0.247mg | 0.854mg | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 4.7mg | 26.7mg | 24% |
| Fats | 14.73g | 1.38g | 21% |
| Fiber | 3.8g | 15% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.969g | 0.476g | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.004mg | 0.731mg | 14% |
| Iron | 0.81mg | 1.73mg | 12% |
| Vitamin E | 1.67mg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.372mg | 0.233mg | 11% |
| Calories | 312kcal | 131kcal | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 2.336g | 0.26g | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 11.2µg | 9% | |
| Sodium | 210mg | 27mg | 8% |
| Choline | 36.8mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.039mg | 0.104mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.58mg | 0.316mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 41.44g | 27.76g | 5% |
| Magnesium | 35mg | 54mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 125mg | 99mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 579mg | 715mg | 4% |
| Protein | 3.43g | 2g | 3% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 46mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.17mg | 0.148mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.5mg | 0.25mg | 2% |
| Folate | 30µg | 38µg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 37.64g | 27.76g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.3g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.06g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.022mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.071mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.079mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.118mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.118mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.047mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.084mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.112mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.055mg | 0% | |
| 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 |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
French fries is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chestnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chestnut contains less Sodium (difference - 183mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chestnut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.076g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chestnut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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