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French fries vs. Minestrone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are French fries and Minestrone different?

  • French fries are higher than Minestrone in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Fiber, Potassium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Copper, and Magnesium.
  • French fries covers your daily need of Vitamin B6 25% more than Minestrone.
  • French fries contain 12 times more Magnesium than Minestrone. French fries contain 35mg of Magnesium, while Minestrone contains 3mg.
  • Minestrone is lower in Saturated Fat.

Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil and Soup, minestrone, canned, prepared with equal volume water 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 Calcium +28.6%
Contains more Iron +113.2%
Contains more Magnesium +1066.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +443.5%
Contains more Potassium +345.4%
Contains less Sodium -17.3%
Contains more Zinc +61.3%
Contains more Copper +143.1%
Contains more Manganese +62.5%
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 5% 15% 3% 10% 12% 34% 9% 17% 20% 0%
Contains more Calcium +28.6%
Contains more Iron +113.2%
Contains more Magnesium +1066.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +443.5%
Contains more Potassium +345.4%
Contains less Sodium -17.3%
Contains more Zinc +61.3%
Contains more Copper +143.1%
Contains more Manganese +62.5%

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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Contains more Vitamin C +840%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +672.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +668.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +314.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +807.3%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
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 59% 0% 0% 2% 6% 5% 8% 9% 10% 12% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +840%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +672.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +668.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +314.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +807.3%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +93.8%
Contains more Fats +1316.3%
Contains more Carbs +789.3%
Contains more Other +54.2%
Contains more Water +136.9%
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
2% 5% 91%
Protein: 1.77 g
Fats: 1.04 g
Carbs: 4.66 g
Water: 91.33 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more Protein +93.8%
Contains more Fats +1316.3%
Contains more Carbs +789.3%
Contains more Other +54.2%
Contains more Water +136.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1958.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1073.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.2%
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 2.336 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.398 g
23% 30% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.46 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1958.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1073.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.2%

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 Minestrone
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient French fries Minestrone Opinion
Net carbs 37.64g 4.26g French fries
Protein 3.43g 1.77g French fries
Fats 14.73g 1.04g French fries
Carbs 41.44g 4.66g French fries
Calories 312kcal 34kcal French fries
Sugar 0.3g Minestrone
Fiber 3.8g 0.4g French fries
Calcium 18mg 14mg French fries
Iron 0.81mg 0.38mg French fries
Magnesium 35mg 3mg French fries
Phosphorus 125mg 23mg French fries
Potassium 579mg 130mg French fries
Sodium 210mg 254mg French fries
Zinc 0.5mg 0.31mg French fries
Copper 0.124mg 0.051mg French fries
Manganese 0.247mg 0.152mg French fries
Selenium 0.9µg French fries
Vitamin A 0IU 970IU Minestrone
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 49µg Minestrone
Vitamin E 1.67mg French fries
Vitamin C 4.7mg 0.5mg French fries
Vitamin B1 0.17mg 0.022mg French fries
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.018mg French fries
Vitamin B3 3.004mg 0.391mg French fries
Vitamin B5 0.58mg 0.14mg French fries
Vitamin B6 0.372mg 0.041mg French fries
Folate 30µg 15µg French fries
Vitamin K 11.2µg French fries
Tryptophan 0.013mg Minestrone
Threonine 0.043mg Minestrone
Isoleucine 0.054mg Minestrone
Leucine 0.098mg Minestrone
Lysine 0.076mg Minestrone
Methionine 0.018mg Minestrone
Phenylalanine 0.064mg Minestrone
Valine 0.074mg Minestrone
Histidine 0.03mg Minestrone
Cholesterol 0mg 1mg French fries
Trans Fat 0.06g Minestrone
Saturated Fat 2.336g 0.23g Minestrone
Monounsaturated Fat 5.969g 0.29g French fries
Polyunsaturated fat 5.398g 0.46g 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 Minestrone
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
9%
Minestrone
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
French fries
12%
Minestrone

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.106g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French fries
French fries contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
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 is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Minestrone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172913/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.