French fries vs. Leek — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between French fries and Leek
- French fries are richer in Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B1, yet Leek is richer in Vitamin K, Iron, Manganese, and Vitamin A RAE.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Leek is 30% higher.
- French fries contain 58 times more Saturated Fat than Leek. French fries contain 2.336g of Saturated Fat, while Leek contains 0.04g.
Food types used in this article are Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil and Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), 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.
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Magnesium
+25%
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Phosphorus
+257.1%
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Potassium
+221.7%
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Zinc
+316.7%
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Calcium
+227.8%
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Iron
+159.3%
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Sodium
-90.5%
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Manganese
+94.7%
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Selenium
+11.1%
Equal in Copper - 0.12
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Magnesium
+25%
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Phosphorus
+257.1%
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Potassium
+221.7%
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Zinc
+316.7%
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Calcium
+227.8%
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Iron
+159.3%
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Sodium
-90.5%
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Manganese
+94.7%
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Selenium
+11.1%
Equal in Copper - 0.12
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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Vitamin E
+81.5%
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Vitamin B1
+183.3%
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Vitamin B2
+30%
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Vitamin B3
+651%
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Vitamin B5
+314.3%
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Vitamin B6
+59.7%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+155.3%
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Folate
+113.3%
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Vitamin K
+319.6%
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Vitamin E
+81.5%
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Vitamin B1
+183.3%
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Vitamin B2
+30%
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Vitamin B3
+651%
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Vitamin B5
+314.3%
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Vitamin B6
+59.7%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+155.3%
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Folate
+113.3%
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Vitamin K
+319.6%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+128.7%
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Fats
+4810%
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Carbs
+192.9%
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Other
+76.2%
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Water
+115.3%
Protein:
3.43 g
Fats:
14.73 g
Carbs:
41.44 g
Water:
38.55 g
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1.85 g
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1.5 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
14.15 g
Water:
83 g
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1.05 g
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Protein
+128.7%
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Fats
+4810%
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Carbs
+192.9%
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+76.2%
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Water
+115.3%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+149125%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+3151.8%
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Saturated Fat
-98.3%
Saturated Fat:
2.336 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
5.398 g
Saturated Fat:
0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.166 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+149125%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+3151.8%
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Saturated Fat
-98.3%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 37.64g | 12.35g |
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| Protein | 3.43g | 1.5g |
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| Fats | 14.73g | 0.3g |
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| Carbs | 41.44g | 14.15g |
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| Calories | 312kcal | 61kcal |
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| Sugar | 0.3g | 3.9g |
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| Fiber | 3.8g | 1.8g |
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| Calcium | 18mg | 59mg |
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| Iron | 0.81mg | 2.1mg |
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| Magnesium | 35mg | 28mg |
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| Phosphorus | 125mg | 35mg |
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| Potassium | 579mg | 180mg |
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| Sodium | 210mg | 20mg |
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| Zinc | 0.5mg | 0.12mg |
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| Copper | 0.124mg | 0.12mg |
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| Manganese | 0.247mg | 0.481mg |
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| Selenium | 0.9µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 1667IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 83µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.67mg | 0.92mg |
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| Vitamin C | 4.7mg | 12mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.17mg | 0.06mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.039mg | 0.03mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.004mg | 0.4mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.58mg | 0.14mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.372mg | 0.233mg |
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| Folate | 30µg | 64µg |
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| Vitamin K | 11.2µg | 47µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.012mg |
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| Threonine | 0.063mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.052mg |
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| Leucine | 0.096mg |
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| Lysine | 0.078mg |
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| Methionine | 0.018mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.055mg |
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| Valine | 0.056mg |
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| Histidine | 0.025mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.06g | 0g |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.336g | 0.04g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.969g | 0.004g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.398g | 0.166g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.898g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.029g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.407g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Leek contains less Sodium (difference - 190mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Leek is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.296g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Leek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.6g)
Which food is cheaper?
French fries is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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