French fries vs. Lemon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are french fries and lemons different?
- French fries are richer in vitamin B6, vitamin B3, phosphorus, potassium, vitamin B1, vitamin E, copper, and manganese, while lemons are higher in vitamin C.
- Lemons cover your daily need for vitamin C, 54% more than french fries.
- French fries contain 60 times more saturated fat than lemons. French fries contain 2.336g of saturated fat, while lemons contain 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +337.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +319.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +35% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +235.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +733.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +681.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +723.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +125% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +44.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1013.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +325% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +95% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2904% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +205.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +365% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +172.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +621.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1027.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.43 g
Fats:
14.73 g
Carbs:
41.44 g
Water:
38.55 g
Other:
1.85 g
Protein:
1.1 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
9.32 g
Water:
88.98 g
Other:
0.3 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +211.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +4810% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +344.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +516.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +130.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.336 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.398 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.089 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +54163.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +5965.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 4.7mg | 53mg | 54% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.398g | 0.089g | 35% |
| Fats | 14.73g | 0.3g | 22% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.372mg | 0.08mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.004mg | 0.1mg | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 125mg | 16mg | 16% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.969g | 0.011g | 15% |
| Calories | 312kcal | 29kcal | 14% |
| Potassium | 579mg | 138mg | 13% |
| Carbs | 41.44g | 9.32g | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.17mg | 0.04mg | 11% |
| Vitamin E | 1.67mg | 0.15mg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 2.336g | 0.039g | 10% |
| Copper | 0.124mg | 0.037mg | 10% |
| Vitamin K | 11.2µg | 0µg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.247mg | 0.03mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 210mg | 2mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.58mg | 0.19mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 35mg | 8mg | 6% |
| Choline | 36.8mg | 5.1mg | 6% |
| Folate | 30µg | 11µg | 5% |
| Protein | 3.43g | 1.1g | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.5mg | 0.06mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3.8g | 2.8g | 4% |
| Iron | 0.81mg | 0.6mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 0.4µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.039mg | 0.02mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 26mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 37.64g | 6.52g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 2.5g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.06g | 0g | N/A |
| 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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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%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemon contains less Sodium (difference - 208mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lemon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.297g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
French fries is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
French fries is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
French fries is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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)