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French fries vs. Endive — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between French fries and Endive

  • French fries have more Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin E , and Potassium, while Endive have more Vitamin K, Folate, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Endive's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 183% higher.
  • Endive contains 49 times less Saturated Fat than French fries. French fries contain 2.336g of Saturated Fat, while Endive contains 0.048g.

The food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil and Endive, raw.

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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 Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +346.4%
Contains more Potassium +84.4%
Contains more Copper +25.3%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Contains more Calcium +188.9%
Contains less Sodium -89.5%
Contains more Zinc +58%
Contains more Manganese +70%
Equal in Iron - 0.83
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 31% 25% 54% 52% 28% 14% 42% 33% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 32% 11% 12% 28% 3% 22% 33% 55% 2%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +346.4%
Contains more Potassium +84.4%
Contains more Copper +25.3%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Contains more Calcium +188.9%
Contains less Sodium -89.5%
Contains more Zinc +58%
Contains more Manganese +70%
Equal in Iron - 0.83

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.
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Endive
Contains more Vitamin E +279.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +651%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1760%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +38.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +55.2%
Contains more Folate +373.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +1962.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 34% 0% 16% 43% 9% 57% 35% 86% 23% 0% 28%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 131% 9% 0% 22% 20% 18% 8% 54% 5% 107% 0% 578%
Contains more Vitamin E +279.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +651%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1760%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +38.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +55.2%
Contains more Folate +373.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +1962.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +174.4%
Contains more Fats +7265%
Contains more Carbs +1137%
Contains more Other +31.2%
Contains more Water +143.3%
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
3% 94%
Protein: 1.25 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3.35 g
Water: 93.79 g
Other: 1.41 g
Contains more Protein +174.4%
Contains more Fats +7265%
Contains more Carbs +1137%
Contains more Other +31.2%
Contains more Water +143.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +149125%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6104.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.9%
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 2.336 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.398 g
35% 3% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.048 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.087 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +149125%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6104.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.9%

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 Endive
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient French fries Endive Opinion
Net carbs 37.64g 0.25g French fries
Protein 3.43g 1.25g French fries
Fats 14.73g 0.2g French fries
Carbs 41.44g 3.35g French fries
Calories 312kcal 17kcal French fries
Sugar 0.3g 0.25g Endive
Fiber 3.8g 3.1g French fries
Calcium 18mg 52mg Endive
Iron 0.81mg 0.83mg Endive
Magnesium 35mg 15mg French fries
Phosphorus 125mg 28mg French fries
Potassium 579mg 314mg French fries
Sodium 210mg 22mg Endive
Zinc 0.5mg 0.79mg Endive
Copper 0.124mg 0.099mg French fries
Manganese 0.247mg 0.42mg Endive
Selenium 0.9µg 0.2µg French fries
Vitamin A 0IU 2167IU Endive
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 108µg Endive
Vitamin E 1.67mg 0.44mg French fries
Vitamin C 4.7mg 6.5mg Endive
Vitamin B1 0.17mg 0.08mg French fries
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.075mg Endive
Vitamin B3 3.004mg 0.4mg French fries
Vitamin B5 0.58mg 0.9mg Endive
Vitamin B6 0.372mg 0.02mg French fries
Folate 30µg 142µg Endive
Vitamin K 11.2µg 231µg Endive
Tryptophan 0.005mg Endive
Threonine 0.05mg Endive
Isoleucine 0.072mg Endive
Leucine 0.098mg Endive
Lysine 0.063mg Endive
Methionine 0.014mg Endive
Phenylalanine 0.053mg Endive
Valine 0.063mg Endive
Histidine 0.023mg Endive
Trans Fat 0.06g 0g Endive
Saturated Fat 2.336g 0.048g Endive
Monounsaturated Fat 5.969g 0.004g French fries
Polyunsaturated fat 5.398g 0.087g French fries
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g French fries
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.898g French fries
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g French fries
Omega-3 - ALA 0.407g French fries
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g French fries

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
French fries Endive
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
79%
Endive
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
French fries
21%
Endive

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
French fries
French fries is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Endive
Endive is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Endive
Endive contains less Sodium (difference - 188mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Endive
Endive is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.288g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Endive
Endive is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Endive - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168412/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.