French fries vs. Custard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are french fries and custard different?
- French fries are richer in vitamin B6, vitamin B3, fiber, potassium, vitamin E, and copper, while custard is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, and calcium.
- French fries cover your daily need for vitamin B6, 24% more than custard.
- French fries have a higher glycemic index (70) than custard (35).
Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil and Egg custards, dry mix, prepared with whole milk types were 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +118.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +179.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +138.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +313.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3428.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +672.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -60% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +566.7% |
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 | +4600% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2683.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +178.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2175.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +481.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +5500% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +233.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +211.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +464.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +20.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
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:
3.99 g
Fats:
4 g
Carbs:
17.6 g
Water:
73.45 g
Other:
0.96 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +268.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +135.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +92.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +16.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +90.5% |
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
2.032 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.312 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +429.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1630.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -13% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.398g | 0.312g | 34% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.372mg | 0.064mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.52µg | 22% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.004mg | 0.132mg | 18% |
| Fats | 14.73g | 4g | 17% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 51mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 3.8g | 0g | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.039mg | 0.22mg | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.969g | 1.127g | 12% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 139mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 579mg | 207mg | 11% |
| Vitamin E | 1.67mg | 0.06mg | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.247mg | 0.007mg | 10% |
| Calories | 312kcal | 122kcal | 10% |
| Copper | 0.124mg | 0.03mg | 10% |
| Vitamin K | 11.2µg | 0.2µg | 9% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 6µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.17mg | 0.061mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 41.44g | 17.6g | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 47IU | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 52µg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 1.2µg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.81mg | 0.34mg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 4.7mg | 0.1mg | 5% |
| Folate | 30µg | 9µg | 5% |
| Choline | 36.8mg | 11.8mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 35mg | 16mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 210mg | 84mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.58mg | 0.699mg | 2% |
| Protein | 3.43g | 3.99g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 2.336g | 2.032g | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 125mg | 130mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 37.64g | 17.6g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 4.82g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.5mg | 0.51mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.06g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.082mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.192mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.207mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.337mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.214mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.091mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.173mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.233mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.092mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.407g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.029g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.898g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
21%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.52g)
Which food is cheaper?
French fries is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Custard contains less Sodium (difference - 126mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Custard is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.304g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Custard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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