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French fries vs. Italian sausage raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between French fries and Italian sausage raw

  • French fries are richer in Fiber, and Potassium, yet Italian sausage raw is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Zinc, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Italian sausage raw is 45% higher.
  • French fries contain less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil and Sausage, Italian, pork, raw.

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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 +150%
Contains more Potassium +128.9%
Contains less Sodium -71.3%
Contains more Copper +55%
Contains more Manganese +325.9%
Contains more Iron +45.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.6%
Contains more Zinc +258%
Contains more Selenium +2655.6%
Equal in Calcium - 18
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 6% 45% 10% 61% 23% 96% 49% 27% 8% 136%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Potassium +128.9%
Contains less Sodium -71.3%
Contains more Copper +55%
Contains more Manganese +325.9%
Contains more Iron +45.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.6%
Contains more Zinc +258%
Contains more Selenium +2655.6%
Equal in Calcium - 18

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 C +135%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +24%
Contains more Folate +275%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +234.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +330.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.25
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% 7% 142% 39% 61% 31% 70% 6% 114% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +135%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +24%
Contains more Folate +275%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +234.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +330.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.25

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +6275.4%
Contains more Protein +315.5%
Contains more Fats +112.7%
Contains more Water +32.5%
Contains more Other +45.4%
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
14% 31% 51% 3%
Protein: 14.25 g
Fats: 31.33 g
Carbs: 0.65 g
Water: 51.08 g
Other: 2.69 g
Contains more Carbs +6275.4%
Contains more Protein +315.5%
Contains more Fats +112.7%
Contains more Water +32.5%
Contains more Other +45.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +33.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +140.2%
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 2.336 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.398 g
38% 48% 14%
Saturated Fat: 11.27 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.03 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +33.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +140.2%

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 Italian sausage raw
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Italian sausage raw Opinion
Net carbs 37.64g 0.65g French fries
Protein 3.43g 14.25g Italian sausage raw
Fats 14.73g 31.33g Italian sausage raw
Carbs 41.44g 0.65g French fries
Calories 312kcal 346kcal Italian sausage raw
Sugar 0.3g Italian sausage raw
Fiber 3.8g 0g French fries
Calcium 18mg 18mg
Iron 0.81mg 1.18mg Italian sausage raw
Magnesium 35mg 14mg French fries
Phosphorus 125mg 142mg Italian sausage raw
Potassium 579mg 253mg French fries
Sodium 210mg 731mg French fries
Zinc 0.5mg 1.79mg Italian sausage raw
Copper 0.124mg 0.08mg French fries
Manganese 0.247mg 0.058mg French fries
Selenium 0.9µg 24.8µg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin E 1.67mg French fries
Vitamin C 4.7mg 2mg French fries
Vitamin B1 0.17mg 0.568mg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.168mg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B3 3.004mg 3.25mg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B5 0.58mg 0.51mg French fries
Vitamin B6 0.372mg 0.3mg French fries
Folate 30µg 8µg French fries
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.91µg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin K 11.2µg French fries
Tryptophan 0.114mg Italian sausage raw
Threonine 0.563mg Italian sausage raw
Isoleucine 0.52mg Italian sausage raw
Leucine 0.956mg Italian sausage raw
Lysine 1.083mg Italian sausage raw
Methionine 0.346mg Italian sausage raw
Phenylalanine 0.477mg Italian sausage raw
Valine 0.572mg Italian sausage raw
Histidine 0.411mg Italian sausage raw
Cholesterol 0mg 76mg French fries
Trans Fat 0.06g Italian sausage raw
Saturated Fat 2.336g 11.27g French fries
Monounsaturated Fat 5.969g 14.34g Italian sausage raw
Polyunsaturated fat 5.398g 4.03g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
French fries Italian sausage raw
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
39%
Italian sausage raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
French fries
46%
Italian sausage raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French fries
French fries contains less Sodium (difference - 521mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 76mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
French fries
French fries is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.934g)
Which food is cheaper?
French fries
French fries is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Italian sausage raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171631/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.