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 for 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.
- French fries have a lower glycemic index than gingerbread.
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 PotassiumPotassium | +31.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +28.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +131.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -35.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +294.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +255.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +57.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +176.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +4600% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +72.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +54.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +95.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +11.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +315.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 16.3µg | 28% |
| Iron | 0.81mg | 2.88mg | 26% |
| Manganese | 0.247mg | 0.683mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 3.8g | 15% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.372mg | 0.19mg | 14% |
| Vitamin E | 1.67mg | 11% | |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 32mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 125mg | 54mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.039mg | 0.162mg | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 11.2µg | 9% | |
| Magnesium | 35mg | 70mg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.398g | 4.216g | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.004mg | 1.738mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.124mg | 0.195mg | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 2.336g | 4.122g | 8% |
| Choline | 36.8mg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 18mg | 71mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 4.7mg | 0.1mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 210mg | 327mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.58mg | 0.375mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 579mg | 439mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.969g | 7.124g | 3% |
| Carbs | 41.44g | 49.2g | 3% |
| Fats | 14.73g | 16.4g | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.06µg | 3% |
| Calories | 312kcal | 356kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.17mg | 0.19mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 14µg | 2% |
| Protein | 3.43g | 3.9g | 1% |
| Folate | 30µg | 33µg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.5mg | 0.39mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 37.64g | 49.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.3g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.06g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.047mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.124mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.151mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.279mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.131mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.08mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.195mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.173mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.087mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| 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 |
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:
3.9 g
Fats:
16.4 g
Carbs:
49.2 g
Water:
28 g
Other:
2.5 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +37.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +13.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +11.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +18.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +35.1% |
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
4.122 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.216 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -43.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +28% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +19.3% |
