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French fries vs. Mortadella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are French fries and Mortadella different?

  • French fries are richer in Vitamin B6, Fiber, and Potassium, while Mortadella is higher in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Zinc.
  • Mortadella covers your daily need of Vitamin B2 11766% more than French fries.
  • French fries are lower in Saturated Fat.

Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil and Mortadella, beef, pork 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 Magnesium +218.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.9%
Contains more Potassium +255.2%
Contains less Sodium -83.1%
Contains more Copper +106.7%
Contains more Manganese +723.3%
Contains more Iron +72.8%
Contains more Zinc +320%
Contains more Selenium +2411.1%
Equal in Calcium - 18
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 6% 53% 8% 42% 15% 163% 58% 20% 4% 124%
Contains more Magnesium +218.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.9%
Contains more Potassium +255.2%
Contains less Sodium -83.1%
Contains more Copper +106.7%
Contains more Manganese +723.3%
Contains more Iron +72.8%
Contains more Zinc +320%
Contains more Selenium +2411.1%
Equal in Calcium - 18

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 E +659.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +186.2%
Contains more Folate +900%
Contains more Vitamin K +600%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +392207.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 0% 5% 30% 0% 30% 35308% 51% 27% 30% 3% 185% 4%
Contains more Vitamin E +659.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +186.2%
Contains more Folate +900%
Contains more Vitamin K +600%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +392207.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +1258.7%
Contains more Protein +377.3%
Contains more Fats +72.4%
Contains more Water +35.7%
Contains more Other +56.2%
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
16% 25% 3% 52% 3%
Protein: 16.37 g
Fats: 25.39 g
Carbs: 3.05 g
Water: 52.3 g
Other: 2.89 g
Contains more Carbs +1258.7%
Contains more Protein +377.3%
Contains more Fats +72.4%
Contains more Water +35.7%
Contains more Other +56.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +73%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +90.7%
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 2.336 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.398 g
40% 47% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.12 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +73%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +90.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient French fries Mortadella Opinion
Net carbs 37.64g 3.05g French fries
Protein 3.43g 16.37g Mortadella
Fats 14.73g 25.39g Mortadella
Carbs 41.44g 3.05g French fries
Calories 312kcal 311kcal French fries
Sugar 0.3g 0g Mortadella
Fiber 3.8g 0g French fries
Calcium 18mg 18mg
Iron 0.81mg 1.4mg Mortadella
Magnesium 35mg 11mg French fries
Phosphorus 125mg 97mg French fries
Potassium 579mg 163mg French fries
Sodium 210mg 1246mg French fries
Zinc 0.5mg 2.1mg Mortadella
Copper 0.124mg 0.06mg French fries
Manganese 0.247mg 0.03mg French fries
Selenium 0.9µg 22.6µg Mortadella
Vitamin E 1.67mg 0.22mg French fries
Vitamin D 0IU 41IU Mortadella
Vitamin D 0µg 1µg Mortadella
Vitamin C 4.7mg 0mg French fries
Vitamin B1 0.17mg 0.119mg French fries
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 153mg Mortadella
Vitamin B3 3.004mg 2.673mg French fries
Vitamin B5 0.58mg 0.44mg French fries
Vitamin B6 0.372mg 0.13mg French fries
Folate 30µg 3µg French fries
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.48µg Mortadella
Vitamin K 11.2µg 1.6µg French fries
Tryptophan 0.152mg Mortadella
Threonine 0.633mg Mortadella
Isoleucine 0.708mg Mortadella
Leucine 1.213mg Mortadella
Lysine 1.262mg Mortadella
Methionine 0.394mg Mortadella
Phenylalanine 0.598mg Mortadella
Valine 0.735mg Mortadella
Histidine 0.52mg Mortadella
Cholesterol 0mg 56mg French fries
Trans Fat 0.06g Mortadella
Saturated Fat 2.336g 9.51g French fries
Monounsaturated Fat 5.969g 11.38g Mortadella
Polyunsaturated fat 5.398g 3.12g 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 Mortadella
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
2972%
Mortadella
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
French fries
49%
Mortadella

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French fries
French fries contains less Sodium (difference - 1036mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
French fries
French fries is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.174g)
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 ($)
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.

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. Mortadella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174573/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.