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French fries vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between french fries and lamb

  • French fries have more vitamin B6 and fiber; however, lamb is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and iron.
  • Lamb covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 106% more than french fries.
  • French fries contain less saturated fat.
  • French fries have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of french fries is 70, while the glycemic index of lamb is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil and Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked.

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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%
Lamb
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 5.1% 27% 71% 40% 122% 81% 9.4% 2.9% 144%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +52.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +86.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1022.7%
Contains more IronIron +132.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +792%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +50.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -65.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2833.3%
~equal in Calcium ~17mg
~equal in Copper ~0.119mg

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%
Lamb
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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 0% 0% 2.8% 1.5% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 319% 12% 14% 51%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1092.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +70%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +186.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +143.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +541%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +121.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +13.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +154.6%
~equal in Vitamin A ~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
Lamb
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25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +125.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +614.9%
Contains more FatsFats +42.2%
Contains more WaterWater +39.4%

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
Lamb
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46% 46% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.83 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.51 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -73.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +257.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +47.8%

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 Lamb
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index 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 Lamb DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.55µg 106%
Selenium 0.9µg 26.4µg 46%
Protein 3.43g 24.52g 42%
Zinc 0.5mg 4.46mg 36%
Cholesterol 0mg 97mg 32%
Saturated fat 2.336g 8.83g 30%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.398g 1.51g 26%
Vitamin B3 3.004mg 6.66mg 23%
Vitamin B6 0.372mg 0.13mg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.25mg 16%
Fiber 3.8g 0g 15%
Carbs 41.44g 0g 14%
Iron 0.81mg 1.88mg 13%
Fats 14.73g 20.94g 10%
Manganese 0.247mg 0.022mg 10%
Vitamin E 1.67mg 0.14mg 10%
Choline 36.8mg 93.7mg 10%
Phosphorus 125mg 188mg 9%
Potassium 579mg 310mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 5.969g 8.82g 7%
Sodium 210mg 72mg 6%
Vitamin K 11.2µg 4.6µg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.17mg 0.1mg 6%
Vitamin C 4.7mg 0mg 5%
Folate 30µg 18µg 3%
Magnesium 35mg 23mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.58mg 0.66mg 2%
Calories 312kcal 294kcal 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Copper 0.124mg 0.119mg 1%
Net carbs 37.64g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Calcium 18mg 17mg 0%
Sugar 0.3g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0.06g N/A
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0%
Threonine 1.05mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.183mg 0%
Leucine 1.908mg 0%
Lysine 2.166mg 0%
Methionine 0.629mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.998mg 0%
Valine 1.323mg 0%
Histidine 0.777mg 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?

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is better in case of low diet
French fries Lamb
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
52%
Lamb
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
French fries
52%
Lamb

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 138mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
French fries
French fries is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.494g)
Which food is cheaper?
French fries
French fries is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
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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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. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.