French fries vs. Chicken meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between french fries and chicken meat?
- French fries are higher in fiber, potassium, manganese, and vitamin E; however, chicken meat is richer in selenium, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin B12, and vitamin B2.
- Chicken meat's daily need coverage for selenium is 42% more.
- Chicken meat has a lower glycemic index (0) than french fries (70).
We used Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil and Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat, and skin, cooked, roasted types 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +52.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +20% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +159.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +87.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1135% |
| Contains more IronIron | +55.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +288% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +45.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -61% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2555.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +518.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +169.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +366.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +330.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +182.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +77.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +79.1% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Protein | 3.43g | 27.3g | 48% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 23.9µg | 42% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.004mg | 8.487mg | 34% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 88mg | 29% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.398g | 2.97g | 16% |
| Fiber | 3.8g | 0g | 15% |
| Carbs | 41.44g | 0g | 14% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.3µg | 13% |
| Zinc | 0.5mg | 1.94mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.039mg | 0.168mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 579mg | 223mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.247mg | 0.02mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.17mg | 0.063mg | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 1.67mg | 0.27mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.58mg | 1.03mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 125mg | 182mg | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 2.336g | 3.79g | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 11.2µg | 2.4µg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.124mg | 0.066mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 210mg | 82mg | 6% |
| Folate | 30µg | 5µg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.81mg | 1.26mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 48µg | 5% |
| Choline | 36.8mg | 65.9mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 4.7mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Calories | 312kcal | 239kcal | 4% |
| Magnesium | 35mg | 23mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.969g | 5.34g | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.372mg | 0.4mg | 2% |
| Fats | 14.73g | 13.6g | 2% |
| Net carbs | 37.64g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 2IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 15mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 0g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.06g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.305mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.128mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.362mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.986mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.223mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.726mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.061mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.325mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.802mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.04g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.407g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.02g | 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 |
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:
27.3 g
Fats:
13.6 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.45 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +-628.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +695.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +54.2% |
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Fats
~13.6g
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
3.79 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.97 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -38.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +11.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +81.8% |
