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French fries vs. Club sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are French fries and Club sandwich different?

  • French fries are higher in Fiber, and Potassium, however, Club sandwich is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Club sandwich is 43% higher.
  • French fries contain 3 times more Fiber than Club sandwich. While French fries contain 3.8g of Fiber, Club sandwich contains only 1.2g.
  • French fries have less Sodium.

Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil and Fast foods, grilled chicken, bacon and tomato club sandwich, with cheese, lettuce, and mayonnaise 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.
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 23% 29% 20% 51% 30% 37% 92% 82% 0% 135%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +156.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +39.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +427.8%
Contains more IronIron +69.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +168%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +72%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2655.6%
~equal in Magnesium ~32mg

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 15% 22% 12% 3% 43% 43% 105% 50% 68% 59% 22% 23% 26%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +173.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +25.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +28.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +376.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +85.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +42.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +29.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~4.4mg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.172mg
~equal in Folate ~31µg

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% 8% 20% 53% 2%
Protein: 17.19 g
Fats: 8.05 g
Carbs: 19.87 g
Water: 52.52 g
Other: 2.37 g
Contains more FatsFats +83%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +108.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +401.2%
Contains more WaterWater +36.2%
Contains more OtherOther +28.1%

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
39% 37% 24%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.109 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.949 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.88 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -24.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +102.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +187.1%

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 Club sandwich
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient French fries Club sandwich Opinion
Calories 312kcal 220kcal French fries
Protein 3.43g 17.19g Club sandwich
Fats 14.73g 8.05g French fries
Vitamin C 4.7mg 4.4mg French fries
Net carbs 37.64g 18.67g French fries
Carbs 41.44g 19.87g French fries
Cholesterol 0mg 46mg French fries
Vitamin D 0IU 5IU Club sandwich
Magnesium 35mg 32mg French fries
Calcium 18mg 95mg Club sandwich
Potassium 579mg 226mg French fries
Iron 0.81mg 1.37mg Club sandwich
Sugar 0.3g 4.68g French fries
Fiber 3.8g 1.2g French fries
Copper 0.124mg 0.089mg French fries
Zinc 0.5mg 1.34mg Club sandwich
Phosphorus 125mg 215mg Club sandwich
Sodium 210mg 630mg French fries
Vitamin A 0IU 359IU Club sandwich
Vitamin A 0µg 35µg Club sandwich
Vitamin E 1.67mg 0.61mg French fries
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Club sandwich
Manganese 0.247mg French fries
Selenium 0.9µg 24.8µg Club sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.17mg 0.172mg Club sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.186mg Club sandwich
Vitamin B3 3.004mg 5.575mg Club sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.58mg 0.826mg Club sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.372mg 0.296mg French fries
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.47µg Club sandwich
Vitamin K 11.2µg 8.7µg French fries
Folate 30µg 31µg Club sandwich
Trans Fat 0.06g 0.071g French fries
Choline 36.8mg 47.8mg Club sandwich
Saturated Fat 2.336g 3.109g French fries
Monounsaturated Fat 5.969g 2.949g French fries
Polyunsaturated fat 5.398g 1.88g French fries
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Club sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g Club sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.407g French fries
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g Club sandwich
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g French fries
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g French fries
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g French fries
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.898g French fries

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
French fries Club sandwich
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
38%
Club sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
French fries
50%
Club sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French fries
French fries contains less Sodium (difference - 420mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
French fries
French fries is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.773g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Club sandwich
Club sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Club sandwich
Club sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

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. Club sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170752/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.