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French fries vs. Coffee — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between french fries and coffee?

  • The amount of vitamin B6, vitamin B3, phosphorus, potassium, fiber, copper, vitamin B1, vitamin E, and iron in french fries is higher than in coffee.
  • French fries' daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 29% more.
  • Coffee has less saturated fat.
  • Coffee has a lower glycemic index (0) than french fries (70).

We used Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil and Beverages, coffee, brewed, prepared with tap water 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.
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%
Coffee
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.1% 0.6% 4.3% 0.38% 0.67% 0.55% 1.3% 0.26% 3% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1066.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +800%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1081.6%
Contains more IronIron +8000%
Contains more CopperCopper +6100%
Contains more ZincZinc +2400%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +4066.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +973.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99%

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%
Coffee
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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 0% 0% 0.2% 0% 3.5% 18% 3.6% 15% 0.23% 0% 0.25% 1.5% 1.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +16600%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1472.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +128.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +37100%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +11100%
Contains more FolateFolate +1400%
Contains more CholineCholine +1315.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +94.9%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
Coffee
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99%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 99.39 g
Other: 0.47 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +2758.3%
Contains more FatsFats +73550%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +293.6%
Contains more WaterWater +157.8%

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
Coffee
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11% 83% 6%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.002 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.015 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.001 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +39693.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +539700%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.9%

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 Coffee
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient French fries Coffee DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 5.398g 0.001g 36%
Vitamin B6 0.372mg 0.001mg 29%
Fats 14.73g 0.02g 23%
Vitamin B3 3.004mg 0.191mg 18%
Phosphorus 125mg 3mg 17%
Potassium 579mg 49mg 16%
Calories 312kcal 1kcal 16%
Monounsaturated fat 5.969g 0.015g 15%
Fiber 3.8g 0g 15%
Carbs 41.44g 0g 14%
Copper 0.124mg 0.002mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.17mg 0.014mg 13%
Vitamin E 1.67mg 0.01mg 11%
Saturated fat 2.336g 0.002g 11%
Iron 0.81mg 0.01mg 10%
Caffeine 0mg 40mg 10%
Manganese 0.247mg 0.023mg 10%
Sodium 210mg 2mg 9%
Vitamin K 11.2µg 0.1µg 9%
Magnesium 35mg 3mg 8%
Folate 30µg 2µg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.58mg 0.254mg 7%
Protein 3.43g 0.12g 7%
Choline 36.8mg 2.6mg 6%
Vitamin C 4.7mg 0mg 5%
Zinc 0.5mg 0.02mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.076mg 3%
Selenium 0.9µg 0µg 2%
Calcium 18mg 2mg 2%
Net carbs 37.64g 0g N/A
Sugar 0.3g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0.06g 0g N/A
Threonine 0.001mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.002mg 0%
Leucine 0.005mg 0%
Lysine 0.001mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.003mg 0%
Valine 0.003mg 0%
Histidine 0.002mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.407g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.898g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
French fries Coffee
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
3%
Coffee
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
French fries
1%
Coffee

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
French fries
French fries is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
French fries
French fries is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French fries
French fries is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coffee
Coffee is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coffee
Coffee contains less Sodium (difference - 208mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coffee
Coffee is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.334g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coffee
Coffee is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Coffee - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171890/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.