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French fries vs. Gingerbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between French fries and Gingerbread

  • French fries are richer in Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3, yet Gingerbread is richer in Selenium, Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B2, and Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Gingerbread is 28% higher.
  • French fries contain 2 times more Phosphorus than Gingerbread. French fries contain 125mg of Phosphorus, while Gingerbread contains 54mg.
  • French fries contain less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil and Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe.

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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 Phosphorus +131.5%
Contains more Potassium +31.9%
Contains less Sodium -35.8%
Contains more Zinc +28.2%
Contains more Calcium +294.4%
Contains more Iron +255.6%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Copper +57.3%
Contains more Manganese +176.5%
Contains more Selenium +1711.1%
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 22% 108% 50% 24% 39% 43% 11% 65% 90% 89%
Contains more Phosphorus +131.5%
Contains more Potassium +31.9%
Contains less Sodium -35.8%
Contains more Zinc +28.2%
Contains more Calcium +294.4%
Contains more Iron +255.6%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Copper +57.3%
Contains more Manganese +176.5%
Contains more Selenium +1711.1%

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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Contains more Vitamin C +4600%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +72.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +54.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +95.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +315.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Folate - 33
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 3% 0% 0% 1% 48% 38% 33% 23% 44% 25% 8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +4600%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +72.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +54.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +95.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +315.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Folate - 33

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +37.7%
Contains more Protein +13.7%
Contains more Fats +11.3%
Contains more Carbs +18.7%
Contains more Other +35.1%
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
4% 16% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 49.2 g
Water: 28 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more Water +37.7%
Contains more Protein +13.7%
Contains more Fats +11.3%
Contains more Carbs +18.7%
Contains more Other +35.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +28%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19.3%
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 2.336 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.398 g
27% 46% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.216 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +28%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient French fries Gingerbread Opinion
Net carbs 37.64g 49.2g Gingerbread
Protein 3.43g 3.9g Gingerbread
Fats 14.73g 16.4g Gingerbread
Carbs 41.44g 49.2g Gingerbread
Calories 312kcal 356kcal Gingerbread
Sugar 0.3g Gingerbread
Fiber 3.8g French fries
Calcium 18mg 71mg Gingerbread
Iron 0.81mg 2.88mg Gingerbread
Magnesium 35mg 70mg Gingerbread
Phosphorus 125mg 54mg French fries
Potassium 579mg 439mg French fries
Sodium 210mg 327mg French fries
Zinc 0.5mg 0.39mg French fries
Copper 0.124mg 0.195mg Gingerbread
Manganese 0.247mg 0.683mg Gingerbread
Selenium 0.9µg 16.3µg Gingerbread
Vitamin A 0IU 48IU Gingerbread
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 14µg Gingerbread
Vitamin E 1.67mg French fries
Vitamin C 4.7mg 0.1mg French fries
Vitamin B1 0.17mg 0.19mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.162mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B3 3.004mg 1.738mg French fries
Vitamin B5 0.58mg 0.375mg French fries
Vitamin B6 0.372mg 0.19mg French fries
Folate 30µg 33µg Gingerbread
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.06µg Gingerbread
Vitamin K 11.2µg French fries
Tryptophan 0.047mg Gingerbread
Threonine 0.124mg Gingerbread
Isoleucine 0.151mg Gingerbread
Leucine 0.279mg Gingerbread
Lysine 0.131mg Gingerbread
Methionine 0.08mg Gingerbread
Phenylalanine 0.195mg Gingerbread
Valine 0.173mg Gingerbread
Histidine 0.087mg Gingerbread
Cholesterol 0mg 32mg French fries
Trans Fat 0.06g Gingerbread
Saturated Fat 2.336g 4.122g French fries
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Gingerbread
Monounsaturated Fat 5.969g 7.124g Gingerbread
Polyunsaturated fat 5.398g 4.216g 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 Gingerbread
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
18%
Gingerbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
French fries
54%
Gingerbread

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French fries
French fries contains less Sodium (difference - 117mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
French fries
French fries is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.786g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
French fries
French fries is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
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.

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. Gingerbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172702/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.