French fries vs. Pecan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between french fries and pecan
- French fries have more vitamin B6; however, pecan is richer in manganese, copper, vitamin B1, zinc, fiber, phosphorus, iron, and magnesium.
- Pecan covers your daily manganese needs 185% more than french fries.
- Pecan has 2 times less vitamin B6 than french fries. French fries have 0.372mg of vitamin B6, while pecan has 0.21mg.
- French fries contain less saturated fat.
- French fries have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of french fries is 70, while the glycemic index of pecan is 10.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil and Nuts, pecans.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +41.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +245.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +288.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +212.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +867.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +806% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +121.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1721.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +322.2% |
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 | +327.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +19.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +157.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +77.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +220% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +36.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +288.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +48.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +10.1% |
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:
9.17 g
Fats:
71.97 g
Carbs:
13.86 g
Water:
3.52 g
Other:
1.48 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +199% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +995.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +25% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +167.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +388.6% |
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
6.18 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
40.801 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
21.614 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -62.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +583.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +300.4% |
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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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.247mg | 4.5mg | 185% |
| Copper | 0.124mg | 1.2mg | 120% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.398g | 21.614g | 108% |
| Fats | 14.73g | 71.97g | 88% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.969g | 40.801g | 87% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.17mg | 0.66mg | 41% |
| Zinc | 0.5mg | 4.53mg | 37% |
| Fiber | 3.8g | 9.6g | 23% |
| Phosphorus | 125mg | 277mg | 22% |
| Iron | 0.81mg | 2.53mg | 22% |
| Magnesium | 35mg | 121mg | 20% |
| Calories | 312kcal | 691kcal | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 2.336g | 6.18g | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.372mg | 0.21mg | 12% |
| Protein | 3.43g | 9.17g | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.004mg | 1.167mg | 11% |
| Carbs | 41.44g | 13.86g | 9% |
| Sodium | 210mg | 0mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.039mg | 0.13mg | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 11.2µg | 3.5µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.58mg | 0.863mg | 6% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 3.8µg | 5% |
| Potassium | 579mg | 410mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 70mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 4.7mg | 1.1mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 1.67mg | 1.4mg | 2% |
| Folate | 30µg | 22µg | 2% |
| Choline | 36.8mg | 40.5mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 37.64g | 4.26g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 3.97g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.46g | 0% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.06g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.093mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.306mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.336mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.598mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.287mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.183mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.426mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.411mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.262mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.04g | 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 | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.898g | N/A |
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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%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
149%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan contains less Sodium (difference - 210mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pecan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pecan is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.67g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
French fries is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.844g)
Which food is cheaper?
French fries is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.