French fries vs. Filo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between french fries and filo?
- French fries are richer in vitamin B6, potassium, and vitamin E, while filo is higher in selenium, vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B2, folate, and manganese.
- Filo's daily need coverage for selenium is 41% higher.
- Filo has 21 times less vitamin E than french fries. French fries have 1.67mg of vitamin E, while filo has 0.08mg.
- French fries are lower in sodium.
- French fries have a higher glycemic index (70) than filo (38).
We used Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil and Phyllo dough types in this comparison.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +133.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +63.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +682.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +22.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +66.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -56.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +296.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +92.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2488.9% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1987.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +92.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1140% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +348% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +433.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +218.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +774.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +35.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +193.3% |
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:
7.1 g
Fats:
6 g
Carbs:
52.6 g
Water:
32.6 g
Other:
1.7 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +145.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +18.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +107% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +26.9% |
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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
1.47 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.923 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +89.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +484.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -37.1% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 0.9µg | 23.3µg | 41% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.17mg | 0.541mg | 31% |
| Iron | 0.81mg | 3.21mg | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.398g | 0.923g | 30% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.372mg | 0.03mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.039mg | 0.341mg | 23% |
| Folate | 30µg | 88µg | 15% |
| Potassium | 579mg | 74mg | 15% |
| Fats | 14.73g | 6g | 13% |
| Sodium | 210mg | 483mg | 12% |
| Vitamin E | 1.67mg | 0.08mg | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.247mg | 0.476mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 3.8g | 1.9g | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.969g | 3.149g | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 125mg | 75mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.004mg | 4.073mg | 7% |
| Protein | 3.43g | 7.1g | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 11.2µg | 2.5µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.58mg | 0.302mg | 6% |
| Choline | 36.8mg | 6.9mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 35mg | 15mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 4.7mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 2.336g | 1.47g | 4% |
| Carbs | 41.44g | 52.6g | 4% |
| Copper | 0.124mg | 0.101mg | 3% |
| Calories | 312kcal | 299kcal | 1% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 11mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 37.64g | 50.7g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 0.18g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.5mg | 0.49mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.06g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.088mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.194mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.246mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.49mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.158mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.126mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.359mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.286mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.159mg | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
47%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
French fries contains less Sodium (difference - 273mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Filo is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Filo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.866g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Filo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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 minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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