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French fries vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between French fries and Ground beef

  • French fries have more Fiber, Manganese, and Vitamin E , however, Ground beef is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Iron, and Vitamin B2.
  • Ground beef covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 104% more than French fries.
  • French fries have less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil and Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked.

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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 Magnesium +105.9%
Contains more Potassium +140.2%
Contains more Copper +57%
Contains more Manganese +2644.4%
Contains more Calcium +83.3%
Contains more Iron +180.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +32.8%
Contains less Sodium -65.2%
Contains more Zinc +1068%
Contains more Selenium +2022.2%
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 10% 86% 13% 72% 22% 10% 160% 27% 2% 105%
Contains more Magnesium +105.9%
Contains more Potassium +140.2%
Contains more Copper +57%
Contains more Manganese +2644.4%
Contains more Calcium +83.3%
Contains more Iron +180.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +32.8%
Contains less Sodium -65.2%
Contains more Zinc +1068%
Contains more Selenium +2022.2%

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 E +1291.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +19.6%
Contains more Folate +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +286.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +338.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 1% 3% 0% 0% 13% 40% 76% 31% 72% 6% 312% 8%
Contains more Vitamin E +1291.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +19.6%
Contains more Folate +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +286.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +338.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +595.9%
Contains more Water +51.4%
Contains more Other +29.2%
Equal in Fats - 15.37
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
24% 15% 58% 2%
Protein: 23.87 g
Fats: 15.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.37 g
Other: 2.39 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +595.9%
Contains more Water +51.4%
Contains more Other +29.2%
Equal in Fats - 15.37

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1223%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22.7%
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 2.336 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.398 g
44% 53% 3%
Saturated Fat: 6.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.408 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1223%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient French fries Ground beef Opinion
Net carbs 37.64g 0g French fries
Protein 3.43g 23.87g Ground beef
Fats 14.73g 15.37g Ground beef
Carbs 41.44g 0g French fries
Calories 312kcal 241kcal French fries
Sugar 0.3g 0g Ground beef
Fiber 3.8g 0g French fries
Calcium 18mg 33mg Ground beef
Iron 0.81mg 2.27mg Ground beef
Magnesium 35mg 17mg French fries
Phosphorus 125mg 166mg Ground beef
Potassium 579mg 241mg French fries
Sodium 210mg 73mg Ground beef
Zinc 0.5mg 5.84mg Ground beef
Copper 0.124mg 0.079mg French fries
Manganese 0.247mg 0.009mg French fries
Selenium 0.9µg 19.1µg Ground beef
Vitamin A 0IU 9IU Ground beef
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Ground beef
Vitamin E 1.67mg 0.12mg French fries
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Ground beef
Vitamin C 4.7mg 0mg French fries
Vitamin B1 0.17mg 0.051mg French fries
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.171mg Ground beef
Vitamin B3 3.004mg 4.026mg Ground beef
Vitamin B5 0.58mg 0.512mg French fries
Vitamin B6 0.372mg 0.311mg French fries
Folate 30µg 7µg French fries
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.49µg Ground beef
Vitamin K 11.2µg 2.9µg French fries
Tryptophan 0.121mg Ground beef
Threonine 0.923mg Ground beef
Isoleucine 1.055mg Ground beef
Leucine 1.861mg Ground beef
Lysine 1.976mg Ground beef
Methionine 0.614mg Ground beef
Phenylalanine 0.931mg Ground beef
Valine 1.172mg Ground beef
Histidine 0.775mg Ground beef
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg French fries
Trans Fat 0.06g 1.173g French fries
Saturated Fat 2.336g 6.073g French fries
Monounsaturated Fat 5.969g 7.322g Ground beef
Polyunsaturated fat 5.398g 0.408g 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 0.008g 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 Ground beef
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
46%
Ground beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
French fries
50%
Ground beef

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 137mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
French fries
French fries is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.737g)
Which food is cheaper?
French fries
French fries is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Ground beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169474/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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