French fries vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between french fries and chocolate
- French fries have more vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and vitamin B1; however, chocolate is richer in copper, iron, manganese, magnesium, zinc, and fiber.
- Chocolate covers your daily copper needs 100% more than french fries.
- Chocolate has 9 times less vitamin B6 than french fries. French fries have 0.372mg of vitamin B6, while chocolate has 0.042mg.
- French fries contain less saturated fat.
- French fries have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of french fries is 70, while the glycemic index of chocolate is 23.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids.
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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 | +317.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +211.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +890.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +729% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +302% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +64.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +474.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +233.3% |
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 | +209.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +580% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +314.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +95.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +785.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +38.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +28.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Copper | 0.124mg | 1.028mg | 100% |
| Iron | 0.81mg | 8.02mg | 90% |
| Saturated fat | 2.336g | 18.519g | 74% |
| Manganese | 0.247mg | 1.419mg | 51% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.398g | 1.092g | 29% |
| Magnesium | 35mg | 146mg | 26% |
| Fats | 14.73g | 31.28g | 25% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.372mg | 0.042mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.004mg | 0.725mg | 14% |
| Zinc | 0.5mg | 2.01mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 3.8g | 7g | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.17mg | 0.025mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 125mg | 206mg | 12% |
| Calories | 312kcal | 546kcal | 12% |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 43mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.23µg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.969g | 9.54g | 9% |
| Sodium | 210mg | 24mg | 8% |
| Folate | 30µg | 8% | |
| Vitamin E | 1.67mg | 0.54mg | 8% |
| Choline | 36.8mg | 7% | |
| Carbs | 41.44g | 61.17g | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.58mg | 0.297mg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 4.7mg | 5% | |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 3µg | 4% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 56mg | 4% |
| Protein | 3.43g | 4.88g | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 11.2µg | 8.1µg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 8mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.039mg | 0.05mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 579mg | 559mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 37.64g | 54.17g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 47.9g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.06g | 0.112g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.407g | 0.085g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.029g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.898g | 0.947g | 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:
4.88 g
Fats:
31.28 g
Carbs:
61.17 g
Water:
0.97 g
Other:
1.7 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +3874.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +42.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +112.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +47.6% |
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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
18.519 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.092 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -87.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +394.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +59.8% |
