French fries vs. Ham — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between french fries and ham
- French fries have more fiber and vitamin E; however, ham has more vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B2, and phosphorus.
- Ham's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 49% more.
- French fries are lower in sodium.
- French fries have a higher glycemic index than ham.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil and Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted.
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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 | +150% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +125% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +101.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +57% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -82.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +357.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +82.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +476% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +56.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2066.7% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +568% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +43.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +900% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +343.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +417.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +33.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +131.3% |
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:
20.93 g
Fats:
5.53 g
Carbs:
1.5 g
Water:
67.67 g
Other:
4.37 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +166.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2662.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +510.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +75.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +136.2% |
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
1.81 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.62 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.54 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +127.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +899.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -22.5% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.17mg | 0.754mg | 49% |
| Sodium | 210mg | 1203mg | 43% |
| Protein | 3.43g | 20.93g | 35% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 19.5µg | 34% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.398g | 0.54g | 32% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.65µg | 27% |
| Zinc | 0.5mg | 2.88mg | 22% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 53mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 3.8g | 0g | 15% |
| Fats | 14.73g | 5.53g | 14% |
| Carbs | 41.44g | 1.5g | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.039mg | 0.202mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 125mg | 196mg | 10% |
| Choline | 36.8mg | 85.1mg | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 1.67mg | 0.25mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 579mg | 287mg | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 11.2µg | 0µg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.247mg | 0.054mg | 8% |
| Calories | 312kcal | 145kcal | 8% |
| Iron | 0.81mg | 1.48mg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.969g | 2.62g | 8% |
| Folate | 30µg | 3µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.004mg | 4.023mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 35mg | 14mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.124mg | 0.079mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 4.7mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.8µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.58mg | 0.403mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 32IU | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.372mg | 0.4mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 2.336g | 1.81g | 2% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 8mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 37.64g | 1.5g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 0g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.06g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.251mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.931mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.918mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.661mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.775mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.553mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.904mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.908mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.75mg | 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%
44%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ham is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ham is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.526g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French fries contains less Sodium (difference - 993mg)
Which food is cheaper?
French fries is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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