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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 for italian sausage raw is 45% higher.
  • French fries contain less sodium.
  • Italian sausage raw has a lower glycemic index than french fries.

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.
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 10% 5.4% 22% 44% 27% 49% 61% 95% 7.6% 135%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +150%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +128.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +55%
Contains less SodiumSodium -71.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +325.9%
Contains more IronIron +45.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +258%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +13.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2655.6%
~equal in Calcium ~18mg

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 6.7% 0% 0% 0% 142% 39% 61% 31% 69% 114% 0% 6% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +135%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +13.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +24%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +275%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +234.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +330.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~3.25mg

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
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 CarbsCarbs +6275.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +315.5%
Contains more FatsFats +112.7%
Contains more WaterWater +32.5%
Contains more OtherOther +45.4%

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
38% 48% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.27 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 14.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.03 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -79.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +33.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient French fries Italian sausage raw DV% diff.
Selenium 0.9µg 24.8µg 43%
Saturated fat 2.336g 11.27g 41%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.91µg 38%
Vitamin B1 0.17mg 0.568mg 33%
Fats 14.73g 31.33g 26%
Cholesterol 0mg 76mg 25%
Sodium 210mg 731mg 23%
Protein 3.43g 14.25g 22%
Monounsaturated fat 5.969g 14.34g 21%
Fiber 3.8g 0g 15%
Carbs 41.44g 0.65g 14%
Zinc 0.5mg 1.79mg 12%
Vitamin E 1.67mg 11%
Potassium 579mg 253mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.168mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.398g 4.03g 9%
Vitamin K 11.2µg 9%
Manganese 0.247mg 0.058mg 8%
Choline 36.8mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.372mg 0.3mg 6%
Folate 30µg 8µg 6%
Copper 0.124mg 0.08mg 5%
Iron 0.81mg 1.18mg 5%
Magnesium 35mg 14mg 5%
Vitamin C 4.7mg 2mg 3%
Phosphorus 125mg 142mg 2%
Vitamin B3 3.004mg 3.25mg 2%
Calories 312kcal 346kcal 2%
Vitamin B5 0.58mg 0.51mg 1%
Net carbs 37.64g 0.65g N/A
Calcium 18mg 18mg 0%
Sugar 0.3g N/A
Trans fat 0.06g N/A
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0%
Threonine 0.563mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.52mg 0%
Leucine 0.956mg 0%
Lysine 1.083mg 0%
Methionine 0.346mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.477mg 0%
Valine 0.572mg 0%
Histidine 0.411mg 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
French fries Italian sausage raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
36%
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 is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 76mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French fries
French fries contains less Sodium (difference - 521mg)
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 vitamins?
French fries
French fries is relatively richer in vitamins
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. 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.