French fries vs. Dried fruit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between french fries and dried fruit
- French fries have more vitamin B6 and vitamin B1; however, dried fruit is richer in vitamin A, copper, iron, vitamin E, potassium, and fiber.
- Dried fruit covers your daily vitamin A needs 72% more than french fries.
- Dried fruit has 137 times less saturated fat than french fries. French fries have 2.336g of saturated fat, while dried fruit has 0.017g.
- French fries have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of french fries is 70, while the glycemic index of dried fruit is 31.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil and Apricots, dried, sulfured, uncooked.
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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 ZincZinc | +28.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +76.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +205.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +100.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +228.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +176.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +144.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +370% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1033.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +16% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +12.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +160.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +261.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +164.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +159.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +89.7% |
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:
3.39 g
Fats:
0.51 g
Carbs:
62.64 g
Water:
30.89 g
Other:
2.57 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +2788.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +24.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +51.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +38.9% |
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Protein
~3.39g
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
0.017 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.074 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.074 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +7966.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +7194.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.3% |
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 | 0.074g | 35% |
| Copper | 0.124mg | 0.343mg | 24% |
| Iron | 0.81mg | 2.66mg | 23% |
| Fats | 14.73g | 0.51g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 180µg | 20% |
| Vitamin E | 1.67mg | 4.33mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.372mg | 0.143mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 579mg | 1162mg | 17% |
| Fructose | 12.47g | 16% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.969g | 0.074g | 15% |
| Fiber | 3.8g | 7.3g | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.17mg | 0.015mg | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 2.336g | 0.017g | 11% |
| Sodium | 210mg | 10mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 125mg | 71mg | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 11.2µg | 3.1µg | 7% |
| Carbs | 41.44g | 62.64g | 7% |
| Folate | 30µg | 10µg | 5% |
| Choline | 36.8mg | 13.9mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 55mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 4.7mg | 1mg | 4% |
| Calories | 312kcal | 241kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.039mg | 0.074mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.004mg | 2.589mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 2.2µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.58mg | 0.516mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 35mg | 32mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.5mg | 0.39mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.247mg | 0.235mg | 1% |
| Protein | 3.43g | 3.39g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 37.64g | 55.34g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 53.44g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.35g | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.06g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.016mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.073mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.063mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.105mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.083mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.015mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.062mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.078mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.047mg | 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 |
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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%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
44%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 53.14g)
Which food is cheaper?
French fries is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French fries is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dried fruit contains less Sodium (difference - 200mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dried fruit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.319g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dried fruit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.