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French fries vs. Ginger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between french fries and ginger

  • French fries are richer in vitamin B6, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B1, vitamin E, vitamin K, and vitamin B5, yet ginger is richer in copper.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B6 for french fries is 16% higher.
  • French fries contain 112 times more vitamin K than ginger. French fries contain 11.2µg of vitamin K, while ginger contains 0.1µg.
  • Ginger contains less sodium.
  • Ginger has a lower glycemic index than french fries.

Food types used in this article are Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil and Ginger root, 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.
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%
Ginger
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 4.8% 37% 23% 75% 9.3% 15% 1.7% 30% 3.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +12.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +39.5%
Contains more IronIron +35%
Contains more ZincZinc +47.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +267.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +28.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +22.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +82.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.8%
~equal in Manganese ~0.229mg

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%
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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 17% 0% 5.2% 0% 6.3% 7.8% 14% 12% 37% 0% 0.25% 8.3% 16%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +542.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +580%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +14.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +300.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +132.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +11100%
Contains more FolateFolate +172.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +27.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~5mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
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2% 18% 79%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.75 g
Carbs: 17.77 g
Water: 78.89 g
Other: 0.77 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +88.5%
Contains more FatsFats +1864%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +133.2%
Contains more OtherOther +140.3%
Contains more WaterWater +104.6%

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
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40% 30% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.203 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.154 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3776%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3405.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient French fries Ginger DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 5.398g 0.154g 35%
Fats 14.73g 0.75g 22%
Vitamin B6 0.372mg 0.16mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 5.969g 0.154g 15%
Vitamin B3 3.004mg 0.75mg 14%
Phosphorus 125mg 34mg 13%
Calories 312kcal 80kcal 12%
Vitamin B1 0.17mg 0.025mg 12%
Copper 0.124mg 0.226mg 11%
Saturated fat 2.336g 0.203g 10%
Vitamin K 11.2µg 0.1µg 9%
Vitamin E 1.67mg 0.26mg 9%
Sodium 210mg 13mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.58mg 0.203mg 8%
Carbs 41.44g 17.77g 8%
Fiber 3.8g 2g 7%
Folate 30µg 11µg 5%
Potassium 579mg 415mg 5%
Iron 0.81mg 0.6mg 3%
Protein 3.43g 1.82g 3%
Magnesium 35mg 43mg 2%
Zinc 0.5mg 0.34mg 1%
Manganese 0.247mg 0.229mg 1%
Choline 36.8mg 28.8mg 1%
Vitamin C 4.7mg 5mg 0%
Net carbs 37.64g 15.77g N/A
Calcium 18mg 16mg 0%
Sugar 0.3g 1.7g N/A
Selenium 0.9µg 0.7µg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.034mg 0%
Trans fat 0.06g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0%
Threonine 0.036mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.051mg 0%
Leucine 0.074mg 0%
Lysine 0.057mg 0%
Methionine 0.013mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.045mg 0%
Valine 0.073mg 0%
Histidine 0.03mg 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 Ginger
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
9%
Ginger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
French fries
23%
Ginger

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger
Ginger contains less Sodium (difference - 197mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.133g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.4g)
Which food is cheaper?
French fries
French fries is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
French fries
French fries is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French fries
French fries is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Ginger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169231/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.