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French fries vs. Meatball — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between french fries and meatball

  • French fries have more vitamin B6; however, meatball is richer in copper, vitamin B1, vitamin B12, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B2, folate, and zinc.
  • Meatball covers your daily copper needs 65% more than french fries.
  • Meatball has 2 times less vitamin B6 than french fries. French fries have 0.372mg of vitamin B6, while meatball has 0.2mg.
  • French fries contain less sodium.
  • French fries have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of french fries is 70, while the glycemic index of meatball is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil and Meatballs, meatless.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 7.5% 16% 81% 235% 49% 147% 72% 0% 4.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +94.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +221.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -61.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +12.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +38.9%
Contains more IronIron +166.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +469.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +260%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +175.2%

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.
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%
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% 35% 0% 235% 49% 47% 30% 46% 188% 0% 59% 48%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +20.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +16%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +86%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +451.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +446.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +160%
Contains more CholineCholine +140.2%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~1.73mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
21% 9% 8% 58% 4%
Protein: 21 g
Fats: 9 g
Carbs: 8 g
Water: 58 g
Other: 4 g
Contains more FatsFats +63.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +418%
Contains more ProteinProtein +512.2%
Contains more WaterWater +50.5%
Contains more OtherOther +116.2%

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
17% 26% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.425 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.666 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +172.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +15.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -39%

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 Meatball
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient French fries Meatball DV% diff.
Copper 0.124mg 0.706mg 65%
Vitamin B1 0.17mg 0.938mg 64%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.5µg 63%
Protein 3.43g 21g 35%
Phosphorus 125mg 344mg 31%
Iron 0.81mg 2.16mg 17%
Sodium 210mg 550mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.372mg 0.2mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.213mg 13%
Potassium 579mg 180mg 12%
Folate 30µg 78µg 12%
Zinc 0.5mg 1.8mg 12%
Carbs 41.44g 8g 11%
Manganese 0.247mg 11%
Vitamin K 11.2µg 0µg 9%
Choline 36.8mg 88.4mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 5.969g 2.188g 9%
Fats 14.73g 9g 9%
Calories 312kcal 197kcal 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.398g 4.666g 5%
Vitamin C 4.7mg 0mg 5%
Magnesium 35mg 18mg 4%
Saturated fat 2.336g 1.425g 4%
Fiber 3.8g 4.6g 3%
Vitamin B3 3.004mg 2.5mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.58mg 0.5mg 2%
Calcium 18mg 25mg 1%
Net carbs 37.64g 3.4g N/A
Sugar 0.3g 1.25g N/A
Vitamin E 1.67mg 1.73mg 0%
Selenium 0.9µg 0.8µg 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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is better in case of low diet
French fries Meatball
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
57%
Meatball
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
French fries
63%
Meatball

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.911g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French fries
French fries contains less Sodium (difference - 340mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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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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.

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. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169067/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.