French fries vs. Noodles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are french fries and noodles different?
- French fries are richer in vitamin B6, potassium, fiber, vitamin E, and vitamin K, while noodles is higher in selenium, folate, and vitamin B1.
- Noodles covers your daily need for selenium, 42% more than french fries.
- Noodles is lower in saturated fat.
- French fries have a higher glycemic index (70) than noodles (50).
Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil and Noodles, egg, enriched, cooked 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 | +66.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +50% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1423.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +26.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +64.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +81.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +30% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +27.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2555.6% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +882.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +44.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +120.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +708.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +43.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +70% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +248.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +180% |
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:
4.54 g
Fats:
2.07 g
Carbs:
25.16 g
Water:
67.73 g
Other:
0.5 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +611.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +64.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +270% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +32.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +75.7% |
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
0.419 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.581 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.552 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +927.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +877.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -82.1% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 0.9µg | 23.9µg | 42% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.398g | 0.552g | 32% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.372mg | 0.046mg | 25% |
| Fats | 14.73g | 2.07g | 19% |
| Potassium | 579mg | 38mg | 16% |
| Folate | 30µg | 84µg | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.969g | 0.581g | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 29mg | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 1.67mg | 0.17mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 3.8g | 1.2g | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.17mg | 0.289mg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 2.336g | 0.419g | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 11.2µg | 0µg | 9% |
| Sodium | 210mg | 5mg | 9% |
| Calories | 312kcal | 138kcal | 9% |
| Iron | 0.81mg | 1.47mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.039mg | 0.136mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 125mg | 76mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.58mg | 0.263mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.004mg | 2.077mg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 4.7mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 41.44g | 25.16g | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.09µg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 35mg | 21mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.247mg | 0.315mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.124mg | 0.098mg | 3% |
| Protein | 3.43g | 4.54g | 2% |
| Choline | 36.8mg | 25.7mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 4IU | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.5mg | 0.65mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 6µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 37.64g | 23.96g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 0.4g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.06g | 0.029g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.043mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.138mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.19mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.365mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.137mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.086mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.24mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.22mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.121mg | 0% | |
| 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%
20%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
33%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Noodles contains less Sodium (difference - 205mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Noodles is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.917g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Noodles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is cheaper?
French fries is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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