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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 for 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.
  • Orange juice has a lower glycemic index than french fries.

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.
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 7.9% 3.3% 18% 7.5% 15% 1.4% 7.3% 0.13% 1.8% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +218.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +63.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +189.5%
Contains more IronIron +305%
Contains more CopperCopper +181.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +900%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +635.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1664.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +800%
Contains less SodiumSodium -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.
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 167% 12% 0.8% 0% 23% 6.9% 7.5% 11% 9.2% 0% 0.25% 23% 3.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +4075%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +88.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +651%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +205.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +830%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +11100%
Contains more CholineCholine +493.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +963.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~30µg

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
10% 88%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 10.4 g
Water: 88.3 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +390%
Contains more FatsFats +7265%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +298.5%
Contains more OtherOther +362.5%
Contains more WaterWater +129.1%

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
24% 36% 40%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.024 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.04 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +16480.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +13395%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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
Calories 312kcal 45kcal French fries
Protein 3.43g 0.7g French fries
Fats 14.73g 0.2g French fries
Vitamin C 4.7mg 50mg Orange juice
Net carbs 37.64g 10.2g French fries
Carbs 41.44g 10.4g French fries
Magnesium 35mg 11mg French fries
Calcium 18mg 11mg French fries
Potassium 579mg 200mg French fries
Iron 0.81mg 0.2mg French fries
Sugar 0.3g 8.4g French fries
Fiber 3.8g 0.2g French fries
Copper 0.124mg 0.044mg French fries
Zinc 0.5mg 0.05mg French fries
Phosphorus 125mg 17mg French fries
Sodium 210mg 1mg Orange juice
Vitamin A 0IU 200IU Orange juice
Vitamin A 0µg 10µg Orange juice
Vitamin E 1.67mg 0.04mg French fries
Manganese 0.247mg 0.014mg French fries
Selenium 0.9µg 0.1µg French fries
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
Vitamin K 11.2µg 0.1µg French fries
Folate 30µg 30µg
Trans Fat 0.06g 0g Orange juice
Choline 36.8mg 6.2mg French fries
Saturated Fat 2.336g 0.024g Orange juice
Monounsaturated Fat 5.969g 0.036g French fries
Polyunsaturated fat 5.398g 0.04g 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
Omega-3 - ALA 0.407g French fries
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g French fries
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g French fries
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g French fries
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.898g 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 Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
20%
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.