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French fries vs. Dill — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between french fries and dill

  • French fries have more vitamin B6 and vitamin B1; however, dill is higher in vitamin A, vitamin C, iron, manganese, folate, vitamin B2, and calcium.
  • Dill covers your daily need for vitamin A, 154% more than french fries.
  • French fries have 39 times more saturated fat than dill. While french fries have 2.336g of saturated fat, dill has only 0.06g.
  • The glycemic index of french fries is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil and Dill weed, fresh.

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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%
Dill
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 39% 62% 65% 247% 49% 25% 28% 8% 165% 0%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +89.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +57.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1055.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +27.5%
Contains more IronIron +713.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +17.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +82%
Contains less SodiumSodium -71%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +411.7%

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.
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%
Dill
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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 283% 129% 0% 0% 15% 68% 29% 24% 43% 0% 0% 113% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +193.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +91.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +46.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +101.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1708.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +659%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
~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
Dill
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3% 7% 86% 2%
Protein: 3.46 g
Fats: 1.12 g
Carbs: 7.02 g
Water: 85.95 g
Other: 2.45 g
Contains more FatsFats +1215.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +490.3%
Contains more WaterWater +123%
Contains more OtherOther +32.4%
~equal in Protein ~3.46g

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
Dill
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6% 84% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.06 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.802 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.095 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +644.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5582.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient French fries Dill DV% diff.
Vitamin C 4.7mg 85mg 89%
Iron 0.81mg 6.59mg 72%
Manganese 0.247mg 1.264mg 44%
Vitamin A 0µg 386µg 43%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.398g 0.095g 35%
Folate 30µg 150µg 30%
Fats 14.73g 1.12g 21%
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.296mg 20%
Calcium 18mg 208mg 19%
Vitamin B6 0.372mg 0.185mg 14%
Calories 312kcal 43kcal 13%
Monounsaturated fat 5.969g 0.802g 13%
Carbs 41.44g 7.02g 11%
Vitamin E 1.67mg 11%
Saturated fat 2.336g 0.06g 10%
Vitamin B1 0.17mg 0.058mg 9%
Vitamin B3 3.004mg 1.57mg 9%
Vitamin K 11.2µg 9%
Phosphorus 125mg 66mg 8%
Choline 36.8mg 7%
Fiber 3.8g 2.1g 7%
Sodium 210mg 61mg 6%
Potassium 579mg 738mg 5%
Magnesium 35mg 55mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.58mg 0.397mg 4%
Zinc 0.5mg 0.91mg 4%
Selenium 0.9µg 2%
Copper 0.124mg 0.146mg 2%
Protein 3.43g 3.46g 0%
Net carbs 37.64g 4.92g N/A
Sugar 0.3g N/A
Trans fat 0.06g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.014mg 0%
Threonine 0.068mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.195mg 0%
Leucine 0.159mg 0%
Lysine 0.246mg 0%
Methionine 0.011mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.065mg 0%
Valine 0.154mg 0%
Histidine 0.071mg 0%
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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is better in case of low diet
French fries Dill
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
54%
Dill
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
French fries
69%
Dill

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
French fries
French fries is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dill
Dill is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dill
Dill contains less Sodium (difference - 149mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dill
Dill is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.276g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dill
Dill is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dill
Dill 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 richer in vitamins?
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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. Dill - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172233/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.