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French fries vs. Chicken soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between French fries and Chicken soup

  • The amount of Vitamin B6, Fiber, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin E , Vitamin K, Vitamin B3, and Copper in French fries are higher than in Chicken soup.
  • French fries covers your daily Vitamin B6 needs 24% more than Chicken soup.
  • Chicken soup contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil and Soup, stock, chicken, home-prepared.

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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 +500%
Contains more Iron +285.7%
Contains more Magnesium +775%
Contains more Phosphorus +363%
Contains more Potassium +451.4%
Contains more Zinc +257.1%
Contains more Copper +129.6%
Contains less Sodium -31.9%
Contains more Selenium +144.4%
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 1% 8% 3% 12% 10% 19% 4% 18% 0% 12%
Contains more Calcium +500%
Contains more Iron +285.7%
Contains more Magnesium +775%
Contains more Phosphorus +363%
Contains more Potassium +451.4%
Contains more Zinc +257.1%
Contains more Copper +129.6%
Contains less Sodium -31.9%
Contains more Selenium +144.4%

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 E +5466.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +2250%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +385.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +89.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +509.8%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin K +5500%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +117.9%
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% 1% 0% 1% 9% 20% 30% 0% 15% 4% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +5466.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +2250%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +385.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +89.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +509.8%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin K +5500%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +117.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +36.1%
Contains more Fats +1127.5%
Contains more Carbs +1073.9%
Contains more Other +208.3%
Contains more Water +139%
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% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.52 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 3.53 g
Water: 92.15 g
Other: 0.6 g
Contains more Protein +36.1%
Contains more Fats +1127.5%
Contains more Carbs +1073.9%
Contains more Other +208.3%
Contains more Water +139%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +925.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2434.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.3%
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 2.336 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.398 g
29% 52% 19%
Saturated Fat: 0.321 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.582 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.213 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +925.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2434.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient French fries Chicken soup Opinion
Net carbs 37.64g 3.53g French fries
Protein 3.43g 2.52g French fries
Fats 14.73g 1.2g French fries
Carbs 41.44g 3.53g French fries
Calories 312kcal 36kcal French fries
Sugar 0.3g 1.58g French fries
Fiber 3.8g 0g French fries
Calcium 18mg 3mg French fries
Iron 0.81mg 0.21mg French fries
Magnesium 35mg 4mg French fries
Phosphorus 125mg 27mg French fries
Potassium 579mg 105mg French fries
Sodium 210mg 143mg Chicken soup
Zinc 0.5mg 0.14mg French fries
Copper 0.124mg 0.054mg French fries
Manganese 0.247mg French fries
Selenium 0.9µg 2.2µg Chicken soup
Vitamin A 0IU 3IU Chicken soup
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Chicken soup
Vitamin E 1.67mg 0.03mg French fries
Vitamin C 4.7mg 0.2mg French fries
Vitamin B1 0.17mg 0.035mg French fries
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.085mg Chicken soup
Vitamin B3 3.004mg 1.584mg French fries
Vitamin B5 0.58mg French fries
Vitamin B6 0.372mg 0.061mg French fries
Folate 30µg 5µg French fries
Vitamin K 11.2µg 0.2µg French fries
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg French fries
Trans Fat 0.06g Chicken soup
Saturated Fat 2.336g 0.321g Chicken soup
Monounsaturated Fat 5.969g 0.582g French fries
Polyunsaturated fat 5.398g 0.213g French fries
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 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 Chicken soup
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
6%
Chicken soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
French fries
8%
Chicken soup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.28g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
French fries
French fries is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French fries
French fries is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup contains less Sodium (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.015g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
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. Chicken soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172884/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.