French fries vs. Marinara sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between french fries and marinara sauce
- French fries are richer in vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B1, fiber, and potassium, yet marinara sauce is richer in vitamin A and vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B6 for french fries is 15% higher.
- French fries contain 14 times more saturated fat than marinara sauce. French fries contain 2.336g of saturated fat, while marinara sauce contains 0.17g.
Food types used in this article are Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil and Sauce, pasta, spaghetti/marinara, ready-to-serve, low sodium.
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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 | +94.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +81.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +53.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +150% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +267.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +80.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +50% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -85.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +22.2% |
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 CVitamin C | +135% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +608.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +115% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +130.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +168.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +43.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +56.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +30.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +24.1% |
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:
1.41 g
Fats:
1.48 g
Carbs:
8.06 g
Water:
87.39 g
Other:
1.66 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +143.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +895.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +414.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +11.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +126.7% |
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
0.17 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.377 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.508 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1483.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +962.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -92.7% |
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 price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.398g | 0.508g | 33% |
| Fats | 14.73g | 1.48g | 20% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.372mg | 0.173mg | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.969g | 0.377g | 14% |
| Calories | 312kcal | 51kcal | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 125mg | 34mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.58mg | 12% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.17mg | 0.024mg | 12% |
| Carbs | 41.44g | 8.06g | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 2.336g | 0.17g | 10% |
| Potassium | 579mg | 319mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3.8g | 1.8g | 8% |
| Sodium | 210mg | 30mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.004mg | 3.917mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 1.67mg | 2.4mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.247mg | 0.137mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.124mg | 0.081mg | 5% |
| Folate | 30µg | 13µg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 35mg | 18mg | 4% |
| Protein | 3.43g | 1.41g | 4% |
| Choline | 36.8mg | 13.7mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 33µg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 4.7mg | 2mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.5mg | 0.2mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 11.2µg | 13.9µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.039mg | 0.061mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 27mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 37.64g | 6.26g | N/A |
| Iron | 0.81mg | 0.78mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 5.5g | N/A |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 1.1µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.06g | 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%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
15%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Marinara sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 180mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Marinara sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.166g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marinara sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.2g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
French fries is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.