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French fries vs. Eggnog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between french fries and eggnog

  • French fries are higher in vitamin B6, vitamin B3, fiber, copper, potassium, and vitamin B1, yet eggnog is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, and calcium.
  • French fries cover your daily vitamin B6 needs 25% more than eggnog.
  • The glycemic index of eggnog is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil and Eggnog.

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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%
Eggnog
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 39% 15% 7.5% 4.3% 13% 47% 7% 0.65% 23%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +84.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +250.9%
Contains more IronIron +305%
Contains more CopperCopper +853.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +14.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4840%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +622.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -74.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +366.7%
~equal in Zinc ~0.46mg

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%
Eggnog
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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 5% 20% 4.2% 18% 8.5% 44% 2% 25% 12% 56% 0.75% 0.75% 28%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +213.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +695.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2761%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +39.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +644%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3633.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +2900%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +387.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +41.8%

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
Eggnog
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5% 4% 8% 83%
Protein: 4.55 g
Fats: 4.19 g
Carbs: 8.05 g
Water: 82.54 g
Other: 0.67 g
Contains more FatsFats +251.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +414.8%
Contains more OtherOther +176.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +32.7%
Contains more WaterWater +114.1%

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
Eggnog
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63% 32% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.591 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.198 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -9.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +358.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2626.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient French fries Eggnog DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 5.398g 0.198g 35%
Vitamin B6 0.372mg 0.05mg 25%
Cholesterol 0mg 59mg 20%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.45µg 19%
Vitamin B3 3.004mg 0.105mg 18%
Fats 14.73g 4.19g 16%
Fiber 3.8g 0g 15%
Monounsaturated fat 5.969g 1.302g 12%
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.19mg 12%
Potassium 579mg 165mg 12%
Copper 0.124mg 0.013mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.17mg 0.034mg 11%
Manganese 0.247mg 0.005mg 11%
Calories 312kcal 88kcal 11%
Carbs 41.44g 8.05g 11%
Calcium 18mg 130mg 11%
Vitamin E 1.67mg 0.21mg 10%
Vitamin K 11.2µg 0.3µg 9%
Iron 0.81mg 0.2mg 8%
Sodium 210mg 54mg 7%
Vitamin A 0µg 59µg 7%
Folate 30µg 1µg 7%
Vitamin D 0IU 49IU 6%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.2µg 6%
Selenium 0.9µg 4.2µg 6%
Vitamin C 4.7mg 1.5mg 4%
Magnesium 35mg 19mg 4%
Choline 36.8mg 52.2mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.58mg 0.417mg 3%
Protein 3.43g 4.55g 2%
Phosphorus 125mg 109mg 2%
Saturated fat 2.336g 2.591g 1%
Net carbs 37.64g 8.05g N/A
Sugar 0.3g 8.05g N/A
Zinc 0.5mg 0.46mg 0%
Trans fat 0.06g N/A
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0%
Threonine 0.201mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.237mg 0%
Leucine 0.383mg 0%
Lysine 0.257mg 0%
Methionine 0.12mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.225mg 0%
Valine 0.289mg 0%
Histidine 0.108mg 0%
Fructose 0.04g 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 Eggnog
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
17%
Eggnog
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
French fries
17%
Eggnog

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.75g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
French fries
French fries is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.255g)
Which food is cheaper?
French fries
French fries is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
French fries
French fries is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eggnog
Eggnog contains less Sodium (difference - 156mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Eggnog
Eggnog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
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. Eggnog - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171258/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.