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French fries vs. Pea soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between french fries and pea soup?

  • The amount of vitamin B6, vitamin B3, potassium, phosphorus, vitamin B1, vitamin B5, vitamin E, vitamin K, and fiber in french fries is higher than in pea soup.
  • French fries' daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 27% more.
  • Pea soup contains 56 times less vitamin K than french fries. French fries contain 11.2µg of vitamin K, while pea soup contains 0.2µg.
  • Pea soup has less saturated fat.

We used Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil and Soup, pea, green, canned, prepared with equal volume water types 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.
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 11% 3.6% 6.3% 27% 49% 17% 20% 44% 32% 20%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +133.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +50%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +715.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +166%
Contains less SodiumSodium -37.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +17.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +28%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +300%
~equal in Iron ~0.73mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.245mg

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 2% 1% 1.8% 0% 10% 5.8% 8.7% 2.9% 4.6% 0% 0.5% 0.75% 7.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +683.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1755.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +325%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +56%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +550.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1083.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1760%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +5500%
Contains more FolateFolate +2900%
Contains more CholineCholine +178.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~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% 10% 85%
Protein: 3.2 g
Fats: 1.09 g
Carbs: 9.88 g
Water: 84.55 g
Other: 1.28 g
Contains more FatsFats +1251.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +319.4%
Contains more OtherOther +44.5%
Contains more WaterWater +119.3%
~equal in Protein ~3.2g

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
50% 36% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.524 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.372 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.142 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1504.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3701.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -77.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient French fries Pea soup DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 5.398g 0.142g 35%
Vitamin B6 0.372mg 0.02mg 27%
Fats 14.73g 1.09g 21%
Vitamin B3 3.004mg 0.462mg 16%
Potassium 579mg 71mg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 5.969g 0.372g 14%
Calories 312kcal 61kcal 13%
Phosphorus 125mg 47mg 11%
Carbs 41.44g 9.88g 11%
Vitamin B5 0.58mg 0.049mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.17mg 0.04mg 11%
Vitamin E 1.67mg 0.09mg 11%
Vitamin K 11.2µg 0.2µg 9%
Saturated fat 2.336g 0.524g 8%
Fiber 3.8g 1.9g 8%
Folate 30µg 1µg 7%
Selenium 0.9µg 3.6µg 5%
Magnesium 35mg 15mg 5%
Vitamin C 4.7mg 0.6mg 5%
Sodium 210mg 336mg 5%
Choline 36.8mg 13.2mg 4%
Copper 0.124mg 0.146mg 2%
Zinc 0.5mg 0.64mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.025mg 1%
Iron 0.81mg 0.73mg 1%
Calcium 18mg 12mg 1%
Protein 3.43g 3.2g 0%
Net carbs 37.64g 7.98g N/A
Sugar 0.3g 3.19g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Manganese 0.247mg 0.245mg 0%
Trans fat 0.06g N/A
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
French fries Pea soup
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
3%
Pea soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
French fries
23%
Pea soup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pea soup
Pea soup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.812g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pea soup
Pea soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.89g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French fries
French fries contains less Sodium (difference - 126mg)
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 ($)
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. Pea soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174561/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.