French fries vs. Dashi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are french fries and dashi different?
- French fries are higher in vitamin B6, fiber, and copper; however, dashi is richer in selenium, vitamin K, vitamin B2, calcium, choline, and vitamin B12.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for dashi is 49% higher.
- French fries have less sodium.
Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil and Soup, bouillon cubes, and granules, low sodium, dry 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +87.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +455.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -80.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +60% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +938.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +27.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +32.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2966.7% |
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 | +327.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +131.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +70% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +22.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +272% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +42.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1002.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +497.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +211.1% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 27.6µg | 49% |
| Vitamin K | 11.2µg | 66.9µg | 46% |
| Sodium | 210mg | 1067mg | 37% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.039mg | 0.43mg | 30% |
| Protein | 3.43g | 16.7g | 27% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.372mg | 0.1mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 187mg | 17% |
| Choline | 36.8mg | 114.5mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 3.8g | 0.2g | 14% |
| Copper | 0.124mg | 0mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.3µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.58mg | 12% | |
| Manganese | 0.247mg | 11% | |
| Carbs | 41.44g | 64.88g | 8% |
| Potassium | 579mg | 309mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.17mg | 0.1mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.398g | 4.485g | 6% |
| Calories | 312kcal | 438kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 1.67mg | 0.72mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 125mg | 166mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 35mg | 56mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 2.336g | 3.433g | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 4.7mg | 1.1mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.5mg | 0.09mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 13mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.004mg | 2.46mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.81mg | 1.03mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 25µg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.969g | 5.365g | 2% |
| Folate | 30µg | 21µg | 2% |
| Fats | 14.73g | 13.89g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 37.64g | 64.68g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 14.47g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.06g | 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 |
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:
16.7 g
Fats:
13.89 g
Carbs:
64.88 g
Water:
2.3 g
Other:
2.23 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +1576.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +386.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +56.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +20.5% |
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Fats
~13.89g
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
3.433 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.365 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.485 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -32% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +11.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +20.4% |
