French fries vs. Garlic — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between french fries and garlic
- French fries have more vitamin B3 and vitamin E; however, garlic is higher in vitamin B6, manganese, vitamin C, selenium, copper, calcium, and iron.
- Garlic covers your daily need for vitamin B6, 66% more than french fries.
- French fries have 26 times more saturated fat than garlic. While french fries have 2.336g of saturated fat, garlic has only 0.089g.
- The glycemic index of french fries is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil and Garlic, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +40% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +44.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +905.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +109.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +141.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +132% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +22.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +576.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1477.8% |
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 EVitamin E | +1987.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +329.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +558.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +900% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +58.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +563.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +17.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +182.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +232% |
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:
6.36 g
Fats:
0.5 g
Carbs:
33.06 g
Water:
58.58 g
Other:
1.5 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +2846% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +25.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +23.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +85.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +52% |
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
0.089 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.249 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +54163.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2067.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.2% |
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 | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.372mg | 1.235mg | 66% |
| Manganese | 0.247mg | 1.672mg | 62% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.398g | 0.249g | 34% |
| Vitamin C | 4.7mg | 31.2mg | 29% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 14.2µg | 24% |
| Fats | 14.73g | 0.5g | 22% |
| Copper | 0.124mg | 0.299mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 181mg | 16% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.969g | 0.011g | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.004mg | 0.7mg | 14% |
| Iron | 0.81mg | 1.7mg | 11% |
| Vitamin E | 1.67mg | 0.08mg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 2.336g | 0.089g | 10% |
| Vitamin K | 11.2µg | 1.7µg | 8% |
| Calories | 312kcal | 149kcal | 8% |
| Sodium | 210mg | 17mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3.8g | 2.1g | 7% |
| Folate | 30µg | 3µg | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.5mg | 1.16mg | 6% |
| Protein | 3.43g | 6.36g | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.039mg | 0.11mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 579mg | 401mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 125mg | 153mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.17mg | 0.2mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 41.44g | 33.06g | 3% |
| Magnesium | 35mg | 25mg | 2% |
| Choline | 36.8mg | 23.2mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 37.64g | 30.96g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 1g | N/A |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.58mg | 0.596mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.06g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.066mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.157mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.217mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.308mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.273mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.076mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.183mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.291mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.113mg | 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%
41%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
67%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Garlic contains less Sodium (difference - 193mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Garlic is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.247g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Garlic is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Garlic is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.7g)
Which food is cheaper?
French fries is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.