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French fries vs. Horseradish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between french fries and horseradish

  • French fries have more vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, phosphorus, vitamin E, potassium, and vitamin B5; however, horseradish is higher in vitamin C.
  • French fries cover your daily need for vitamin B6, 23% more than horseradish.
  • French fries have 167 times more vitamin E than horseradish. While french fries have 1.67mg of vitamin E, horseradish has only 0.01mg.
  • Horseradish has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of french fries is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil and Horseradish, prepared.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 25% 5.4% 51% 30% 41% 14% 54% 27% 32% 4.9%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 17% 22% 16% 19% 23% 13% 55% 16% 15%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +29.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +135.4%
Contains more IronIron +92.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +113.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +303.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +96%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +211.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +66%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +211.1%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 16% 0% 33% 0% 43% 9% 56% 35% 86% 0% 28% 23% 20%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 83% 0% 0.2% 0% 2% 5.5% 7.2% 5.6% 17% 0% 3.3% 43% 3.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +16600%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2025%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +678.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +523.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +409.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +761.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +466.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +429.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +90%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
11% 85% 2%
Protein: 1.18 g
Fats: 0.69 g
Carbs: 11.29 g
Water: 85.08 g
Other: 1.76 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +190.7%
Contains more FatsFats +2034.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +267.1%
Contains more WaterWater +120.7%
~equal in Other ~1.76g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 44% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.336 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.398 g
16% 23% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.09 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.13 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.339 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4491.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1492.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.1%

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 Horseradish
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient French fries Horseradish DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 5.398g 0.339g 34%
Vitamin B6 0.372mg 0.073mg 23%
Fats 14.73g 0.69g 22%
Vitamin C 4.7mg 24.9mg 22%
Vitamin B3 3.004mg 0.386mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 5.969g 0.13g 15%
Vitamin B1 0.17mg 0.008mg 14%
Calories 312kcal 48kcal 13%
Phosphorus 125mg 31mg 13%
Vitamin E 1.67mg 0.01mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.58mg 0.093mg 10%
Saturated fat 2.336g 0.09g 10%
Potassium 579mg 246mg 10%
Carbs 41.44g 11.29g 10%
Sodium 210mg 420mg 9%
Vitamin K 11.2µg 1.3µg 8%
Copper 0.124mg 0.058mg 7%
Folate 30µg 57µg 7%
Choline 36.8mg 6.5mg 6%
Iron 0.81mg 0.42mg 5%
Manganese 0.247mg 0.126mg 5%
Protein 3.43g 1.18g 5%
Calcium 18mg 56mg 4%
Selenium 0.9µg 2.8µg 3%
Zinc 0.5mg 0.83mg 3%
Fiber 3.8g 3.3g 2%
Magnesium 35mg 27mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.024mg 1%
Net carbs 37.64g 7.99g N/A
Sugar 0.3g 7.99g N/A
Trans fat 0.06g 0g 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
French fries Horseradish
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
13%
Horseradish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
French fries
22%
Horseradish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horseradish
Horseradish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.246g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Horseradish
Horseradish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.69g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French fries
French fries contains less Sodium (difference - 210mg)
Which food is cheaper?
French fries
French fries is cheaper (difference - $3)
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)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Horseradish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173472/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.