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French fries vs. Herbal tea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between French fries and Herbal tea?

  • The amount of Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Potassium, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Copper, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin E in French fries are higher than in Herbal tea.
  • French fries' daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 29% more.
  • Herbal tea has less Saturated Fat.

We used Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil and Beverages, tea, hibiscus, brewed types in this article.

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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 Calcium +125%
Contains more Iron +912.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1066.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +12400%
Contains more Potassium +2795%
Contains more Zinc +1150%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -98.1%
Contains more Manganese +93.1%
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 3% 3% 3% 1% 2% 1% 2% 0% 63% 0%
Contains more Calcium +125%
Contains more Iron +912.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1066.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +12400%
Contains more Potassium +2795%
Contains more Zinc +1150%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -98.1%
Contains more Manganese +93.1%

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 E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +7410%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +2900%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 0% 0% 1% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +7410%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +2900%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +340.5%
Contains more Water +158.3%
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
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 99.58 g
Other: 0.42 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +340.5%
Contains more Water +158.3%

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 Herbal tea
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index 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 Herbal tea Opinion
Net carbs 37.64g 0g French fries
Protein 3.43g 0g French fries
Fats 14.73g 0g French fries
Carbs 41.44g 0g French fries
Calories 312kcal 0kcal French fries
Sugar 0.3g 0g Herbal tea
Fiber 3.8g 0g French fries
Calcium 18mg 8mg French fries
Iron 0.81mg 0.08mg French fries
Magnesium 35mg 3mg French fries
Phosphorus 125mg 1mg French fries
Potassium 579mg 20mg French fries
Sodium 210mg 4mg Herbal tea
Zinc 0.5mg 0.04mg French fries
Copper 0.124mg 0mg French fries
Manganese 0.247mg 0.477mg Herbal tea
Selenium 0.9µg 0µg French fries
Vitamin E 1.67mg 0mg French fries
Vitamin C 4.7mg 0mg French fries
Vitamin B1 0.17mg 0mg French fries
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0mg French fries
Vitamin B3 3.004mg 0.04mg French fries
Vitamin B5 0.58mg 0mg French fries
Vitamin B6 0.372mg 0mg French fries
Folate 30µg 1µg French fries
Vitamin K 11.2µg 0µg French fries
Trans Fat 0.06g 0g Herbal tea
Saturated Fat 2.336g 0g Herbal tea
Monounsaturated Fat 5.969g 0g French fries
Polyunsaturated fat 5.398g 0g 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 Herbal tea
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
0%
Herbal tea
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
French fries
7%
Herbal tea

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Herbal tea
Herbal tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Herbal tea
Herbal tea contains less Sodium (difference - 206mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Herbal tea
Herbal tea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.336g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Herbal tea
Herbal tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
French fries
French fries is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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. Herbal tea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171946/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.