French fries vs. English muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between French fries and English muffin?
- French fries are higher in Vitamin B6, Potassium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin C, however, English muffin is richer in Vitamin B2.
- French fries' daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 25% more.
- English muffin contains 47 times less Vitamin C than French fries. French fries contain 4.7mg of Vitamin C, while English muffin contains 0.1mg.
- English muffin has less Saturated Fat.
We used Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil and English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) types 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.
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Magnesium
+66.7%
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Potassium
+342%
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Sodium
-54.7%
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Calcium
+188.9%
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Zinc
+40%
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Manganese
+44.5%
Equal in Iron - 0.89
Equal in Phosphorus - 133
Equal in Copper - 0.129
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Magnesium
+66.7%
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Potassium
+342%
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Sodium
-54.7%
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Calcium
+188.9%
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Zinc
+40%
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Manganese
+44.5%
Equal in Iron - 0.89
Equal in Phosphorus - 133
Equal in Copper - 0.129
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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Vitamin C
+4600%
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Vitamin B3
+91.8%
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Vitamin B5
+30%
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Vitamin B6
+765.1%
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Vitamin B2
+294.9%
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Folate
+23.3%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.181
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Vitamin C
+4600%
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Vitamin B3
+91.8%
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Vitamin B5
+30%
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Vitamin B6
+765.1%
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Vitamin B2
+294.9%
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Folate
+23.3%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.181
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+718.3%
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Protein
+124.5%
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Carbs
+11%
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Other
+29.7%
Equal in Water - 42.1
Protein:
3.43 g
Fats:
14.73 g
Carbs:
41.44 g
Water:
38.55 g
Other:
1.85 g
Protein:
7.7 g
Fats:
1.8 g
Carbs:
46 g
Water:
42.1 g
Other:
2.4 g
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Fats
+718.3%
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Protein
+124.5%
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Carbs
+11%
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+29.7%
Equal in Water - 42.1
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+1876.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+507.9%
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Saturated Fat
-88.9%
Saturated Fat:
2.336 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
5.398 g
Saturated Fat:
0.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.888 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+1876.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+507.9%
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Saturated Fat
-88.9%
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 37.64g | 43.3g |
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| Protein | 3.43g | 7.7g |
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| Fats | 14.73g | 1.8g |
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| Carbs | 41.44g | 46g |
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| Calories | 312kcal | 235kcal |
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| Sugar | 0.3g |
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| Fiber | 3.8g | 2.7g |
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| Calcium | 18mg | 52mg |
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| Iron | 0.81mg | 0.89mg |
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| Magnesium | 35mg | 21mg |
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| Phosphorus | 125mg | 133mg |
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| Potassium | 579mg | 131mg |
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| Sodium | 210mg | 464mg |
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| Zinc | 0.5mg | 0.7mg |
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| Copper | 0.124mg | 0.129mg |
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| Manganese | 0.247mg | 0.357mg |
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| Selenium | 0.9µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.67mg |
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| Vitamin C | 4.7mg | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.17mg | 0.181mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.039mg | 0.154mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.004mg | 1.566mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.58mg | 0.446mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.372mg | 0.043mg |
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| Folate | 30µg | 37µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.04µg |
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| Vitamin K | 11.2µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.092mg |
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| Threonine | 0.242mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.315mg |
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| Leucine | 0.553mg |
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| Lysine | 0.241mg |
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| Methionine | 0.139mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.379mg |
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| Valine | 0.353mg |
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| Histidine | 0.17mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.06g |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.336g | 0.259g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.969g | 0.302g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.398g | 0.888g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.898g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.029g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.407g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
French fries contains less Sodium (difference - 254mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
French fries is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.077g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
English muffin 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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.