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French fries vs. Parsley — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between french fries and parsley

  • French fries are higher in vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and phosphorus, yet parsley is higher in vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, iron, folate, and calcium.
  • Parsley covers your daily vitamin K needs 1357% more than french fries.
  • French fries contain 18 times more saturated fat than parsley. While french fries contain 2.336g of saturated fat, parsley contains only 0.132g.
  • The glycemic index of parsley is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil and Parsley, fresh.

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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 36% 41% 49% 233% 50% 29% 25% 7.3% 21% 0.55%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +115.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +54.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +800%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +42.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +666.7%
Contains more IronIron +665.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +20.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +114%
Contains less SodiumSodium -73.3%
~equal in Potassium ~554mg

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 443% 140% 15% 0% 22% 23% 25% 24% 21% 0% 4100% 114% 7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +122.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +97.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +128.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +313.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2729.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +151.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +14542.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +406.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
3% 6% 88% 2%
Protein: 2.97 g
Fats: 0.79 g
Carbs: 6.33 g
Water: 87.71 g
Other: 2.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +15.5%
Contains more FatsFats +1764.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +554.7%
Contains more WaterWater +127.5%
Contains more OtherOther +18.9%

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% 54% 23%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.132 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.124 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1923.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4253.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.3%

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 Parsley
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient French fries Parsley DV% diff.
Vitamin K 11.2µg 1640µg 1357%
Vitamin C 4.7mg 133mg 143%
Iron 0.81mg 6.2mg 67%
Vitamin A 0µg 421µg 47%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.398g 0.124g 35%
Folate 30µg 152µg 31%
Vitamin B6 0.372mg 0.09mg 22%
Fats 14.73g 0.79g 21%
Calories 312kcal 36kcal 14%
Monounsaturated fat 5.969g 0.295g 14%
Carbs 41.44g 6.33g 12%
Calcium 18mg 138mg 12%
Vitamin B3 3.004mg 1.313mg 11%
Saturated fat 2.336g 0.132g 10%
Phosphorus 125mg 58mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.17mg 0.086mg 7%
Sodium 210mg 56mg 7%
Vitamin E 1.67mg 0.75mg 6%
Zinc 0.5mg 1.07mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.098mg 5%
Choline 36.8mg 12.8mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.58mg 0.4mg 4%
Magnesium 35mg 50mg 4%
Manganese 0.247mg 0.16mg 4%
Copper 0.124mg 0.149mg 3%
Fiber 3.8g 3.3g 2%
Selenium 0.9µg 0.1µg 1%
Protein 3.43g 2.97g 1%
Potassium 579mg 554mg 1%
Net carbs 37.64g 3.03g N/A
Sugar 0.3g 0.85g N/A
Trans fat 0.06g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.045mg 0%
Threonine 0.122mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.118mg 0%
Leucine 0.204mg 0%
Lysine 0.181mg 0%
Methionine 0.042mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.145mg 0%
Valine 0.172mg 0%
Histidine 0.061mg 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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is better in case of low diet
French fries Parsley
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
379%
Parsley
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
French fries
49%
Parsley

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsley
Parsley contains less Sodium (difference - 154mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Parsley
Parsley is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.204g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parsley
Parsley is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.55g)
Which food is cheaper?
French fries
French fries is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Parsley - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170416/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.