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French fries vs. Lemon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are French fries and Lemon different?

  • French fries are richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin E , Copper, and Manganese, while Lemon is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Lemon covers your daily need of Vitamin C 54% more than French fries.
  • French fries contain 60 times more Saturated Fat than Lemon. French fries contain 2.336g of Saturated Fat, while Lemon contains 0.039g.

Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil and Lemons, raw, without peel types were used in this article.

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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 Iron +35%
Contains more Magnesium +337.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +681.3%
Contains more Potassium +319.6%
Contains more Zinc +733.3%
Contains more Copper +235.1%
Contains more Manganese +723.3%
Contains more Selenium +125%
Contains more Calcium +44.4%
Contains less Sodium -99%
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 8% 23% 6% 7% 13% 1% 2% 13% 4% 3%
Contains more Iron +35%
Contains more Magnesium +337.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +681.3%
Contains more Potassium +319.6%
Contains more Zinc +733.3%
Contains more Copper +235.1%
Contains more Manganese +723.3%
Contains more Selenium +125%
Contains more Calcium +44.4%
Contains less Sodium -99%

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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Lemon
Contains more Vitamin E +1013.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +325%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +95%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2904%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +205.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +365%
Contains more Folate +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1027.7%
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 2% 3% 0% 177% 10% 5% 2% 12% 19% 9% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +1013.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +325%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +95%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2904%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +205.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +365%
Contains more Folate +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1027.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +211.8%
Contains more Fats +4810%
Contains more Carbs +344.6%
Contains more Other +516.7%
Contains more Water +130.8%
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
9% 89%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 9.32 g
Water: 88.98 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more Protein +211.8%
Contains more Fats +4810%
Contains more Carbs +344.6%
Contains more Other +516.7%
Contains more Water +130.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +54163.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5965.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.3%
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 2.336 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.398 g
28% 8% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.089 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +54163.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5965.2%
Contains less 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.
French fries Lemon
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient French fries Lemon Opinion
Net carbs 37.64g 6.52g French fries
Protein 3.43g 1.1g French fries
Fats 14.73g 0.3g French fries
Carbs 41.44g 9.32g French fries
Calories 312kcal 29kcal French fries
Sugar 0.3g 2.5g French fries
Fiber 3.8g 2.8g French fries
Calcium 18mg 26mg Lemon
Iron 0.81mg 0.6mg French fries
Magnesium 35mg 8mg French fries
Phosphorus 125mg 16mg French fries
Potassium 579mg 138mg French fries
Sodium 210mg 2mg Lemon
Zinc 0.5mg 0.06mg French fries
Copper 0.124mg 0.037mg French fries
Manganese 0.247mg 0.03mg French fries
Selenium 0.9µg 0.4µg French fries
Vitamin A 0IU 22IU Lemon
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Lemon
Vitamin E 1.67mg 0.15mg French fries
Vitamin C 4.7mg 53mg Lemon
Vitamin B1 0.17mg 0.04mg French fries
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.02mg French fries
Vitamin B3 3.004mg 0.1mg French fries
Vitamin B5 0.58mg 0.19mg French fries
Vitamin B6 0.372mg 0.08mg French fries
Folate 30µg 11µg French fries
Vitamin K 11.2µg 0µg French fries
Trans Fat 0.06g 0g Lemon
Saturated Fat 2.336g 0.039g Lemon
Monounsaturated Fat 5.969g 0.011g French fries
Polyunsaturated fat 5.398g 0.089g 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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is better in case of low diet
French fries Lemon
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
20%
Lemon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
French fries
8%
Lemon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemon
Lemon contains less Sodium (difference - 208mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lemon
Lemon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.297g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
French fries
French fries is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
French fries
French fries is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
French fries
French fries is relatively richer in minerals
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)

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. Lemon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167746/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.