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French fries vs. Corn chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between french fries and corn chips

  • French fries have more vitamin B6, vitamin B3, potassium, and vitamin B1, while corn chips have more vitamin E, selenium, calcium, and phosphorus.
  • Corn chips' daily need coverage for vitamin E is 37% higher.
  • Corn chips contain 4 times less potassium than french fries. French fries contain 579mg of potassium, while corn chips contain 144mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in french fries is lower.
  • Corn chips have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of corn chips is 42, while the glycemic index of french fries is 70.

The food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil and Snacks, corn-based, extruded, chips, plain.

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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 51% 41% 13% 45% 34% 35% 83% 67% 43% 41%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +302.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +22.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -59.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +105.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +666.7%
Contains more IronIron +48.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +158%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +55.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +34.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +744.4%

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.
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 0% 1% 145% 0% 12% 18% 16% 11% 39% 0% 16% 6% 6.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +261.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +256.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +205.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +122.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +77.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +275%
Contains more CholineCholine +204.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +332.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +100%
~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
6% 33% 57% 3%
Protein: 6.17 g
Fats: 33.36 g
Carbs: 56.9 g
Water: 1.07 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more WaterWater +3502.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +79.9%
Contains more FatsFats +126.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +37.3%
Contains more OtherOther +35.1%

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
14% 31% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.331 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 16.438 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -46.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +53%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +204.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient French fries Corn chips DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 5.398g 16.438g 74%
Vitamin E 1.67mg 7.23mg 37%
Fats 14.73g 33.36g 29%
Starch 51.36g 21%
Vitamin B6 0.372mg 0.167mg 16%
Vitamin B3 3.004mg 0.842mg 14%
Sodium 210mg 514mg 13%
Potassium 579mg 144mg 13%
Calcium 18mg 138mg 12%
Selenium 0.9µg 7.6µg 12%
Calories 312kcal 538kcal 11%
Vitamin B1 0.17mg 0.047mg 10%
Phosphorus 125mg 194mg 10%
Saturated fat 2.336g 4.331g 9%
Magnesium 35mg 72mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 5.969g 9.134g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.58mg 0.19mg 8%
Zinc 0.5mg 1.29mg 7%
Folate 30µg 8µg 6%
Vitamin C 4.7mg 0mg 5%
Protein 3.43g 6.17g 5%
Iron 0.81mg 1.2mg 5%
Carbs 41.44g 56.9g 5%
Manganese 0.247mg 0.333mg 4%
Vitamin K 11.2µg 6.3µg 4%
Choline 36.8mg 12.1mg 4%
Copper 0.124mg 0.101mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.078mg 3%
Fiber 3.8g 4g 1%
Net carbs 37.64g 52.9g N/A
Sugar 0.3g 0.27g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.06g 0.088g N/A
Tryptophan 0.046mg 0%
Threonine 0.246mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.235mg 0%
Leucine 0.803mg 0%
Lysine 0.185mg 0%
Methionine 0.137mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.322mg 0%
Valine 0.331mg 0%
Histidine 0.2mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.407g 0.264g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.898g 16.036g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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French fries Corn chips
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
21%
Corn chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
French fries
45%
Corn chips

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
French fries
French fries contains less Sodium (difference - 304mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
French fries
French fries is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.995g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French fries
French fries is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn chips
Corn chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn chips
Corn chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn chips
Corn chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Corn chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167537/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.