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French fries vs. Orange juice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between French fries and Orange juice

  • French fries are richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Fiber, Potassium, Vitamin E , Manganese, and Vitamin K, yet Orange juice is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Orange juice is 50% higher.
  • French fries contain 112 times more Vitamin K than Orange juice. French fries contain 11.2µg of Vitamin K, while Orange juice contains 0.1µg.
  • Orange juice contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil and Orange juice, raw.

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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 +63.6%
Contains more Iron +305%
Contains more Magnesium +218.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +635.3%
Contains more Potassium +189.5%
Contains more Zinc +900%
Contains more Copper +181.8%
Contains more Manganese +1664.3%
Contains more Selenium +800%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
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 4% 8% 8% 8% 18% 1% 2% 15% 2% 1%
Contains more Calcium +63.6%
Contains more Iron +305%
Contains more Magnesium +218.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +635.3%
Contains more Potassium +189.5%
Contains more Zinc +900%
Contains more Copper +181.8%
Contains more Manganese +1664.3%
Contains more Selenium +800%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%

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 E +4075%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +88.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +651%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +205.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +830%
Contains more Vitamin K +11100%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +963.8%
Equal in Folate - 30
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 12% 1% 0% 167% 23% 7% 8% 12% 10% 23% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +4075%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +88.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +651%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +205.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +830%
Contains more Vitamin K +11100%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +963.8%
Equal in Folate - 30

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +390%
Contains more Fats +7265%
Contains more Carbs +298.5%
Contains more Other +362.5%
Contains more Water +129.1%
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
10% 88%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 10.4 g
Water: 88.3 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more Protein +390%
Contains more Fats +7265%
Contains more Carbs +298.5%
Contains more Other +362.5%
Contains more Water +129.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16480.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13395%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99%
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 2.336 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.398 g
24% 36% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.024 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.04 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16480.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13395%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient French fries Orange juice Opinion
Net carbs 37.64g 10.2g French fries
Protein 3.43g 0.7g French fries
Fats 14.73g 0.2g French fries
Carbs 41.44g 10.4g French fries
Calories 312kcal 45kcal French fries
Sugar 0.3g 8.4g French fries
Fiber 3.8g 0.2g French fries
Calcium 18mg 11mg French fries
Iron 0.81mg 0.2mg French fries
Magnesium 35mg 11mg French fries
Phosphorus 125mg 17mg French fries
Potassium 579mg 200mg French fries
Sodium 210mg 1mg Orange juice
Zinc 0.5mg 0.05mg French fries
Copper 0.124mg 0.044mg French fries
Manganese 0.247mg 0.014mg French fries
Selenium 0.9µg 0.1µg French fries
Vitamin A 0IU 200IU Orange juice
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 10µg Orange juice
Vitamin E 1.67mg 0.04mg French fries
Vitamin C 4.7mg 50mg Orange juice
Vitamin B1 0.17mg 0.09mg French fries
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.03mg French fries
Vitamin B3 3.004mg 0.4mg French fries
Vitamin B5 0.58mg 0.19mg French fries
Vitamin B6 0.372mg 0.04mg French fries
Folate 30µg 30µg
Vitamin K 11.2µg 0.1µg French fries
Tryptophan 0.002mg Orange juice
Threonine 0.008mg Orange juice
Isoleucine 0.008mg Orange juice
Leucine 0.013mg Orange juice
Lysine 0.009mg Orange juice
Methionine 0.003mg Orange juice
Phenylalanine 0.009mg Orange juice
Valine 0.011mg Orange juice
Histidine 0.003mg Orange juice
Trans Fat 0.06g 0g Orange juice
Saturated Fat 2.336g 0.024g Orange juice
Monounsaturated Fat 5.969g 0.036g French fries
Polyunsaturated fat 5.398g 0.04g 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 Orange juice
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
22%
Orange juice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
French fries
6%
Orange juice

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Orange juice
Orange juice contains less Sodium (difference - 209mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Orange juice
Orange juice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.312g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Orange juice
Orange juice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.1g)
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 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 ($)

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. Orange juice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169098/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.