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French fries vs. Pizza — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between french fries and pizza?

  • French fries are higher in vitamin B6; however, pizza is richer in selenium, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B12, calcium, folate, phosphorus, and vitamin B2.
  • Pizza's daily need coverage for selenium is 35% more.
  • Pizza contains 5 times less vitamin B6 than french fries. French fries contain 0.372mg of vitamin B6, while pizza contains 0.08mg.
  • French fries have less sodium.

We used Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil and Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust 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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 56% 15% 93% 35% 37% 93% 78% 47% 109%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +45.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +236.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +18.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -64.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +944.4%
Contains more IronIron +206.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +168%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +72.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +45.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2111.1%

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%
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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 4.7% 23% 17% 0% 98% 45% 72% 0% 18% 53% 17% 70% 8.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +235.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +101.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +365%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +67.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +124.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +129.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +210%
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
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11% 10% 33% 43% 2%
Protein: 11.39 g
Fats: 9.69 g
Carbs: 33.33 g
Water: 43.17 g
Other: 2.42 g
Contains more FatsFats +52%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +24.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +232.1%
Contains more WaterWater +12%
Contains more OtherOther +30.8%

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
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51% 30% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.465 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.681 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -47.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +128.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +221.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient French fries Pizza DV% diff.
Selenium 0.9µg 19.9µg 35%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.398g 1.681g 25%
Vitamin B6 0.372mg 0.08mg 22%
Iron 0.81mg 2.48mg 21%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.42µg 18%
Vitamin B1 0.17mg 0.39mg 18%
Sodium 210mg 598mg 17%
Calcium 18mg 188mg 17%
Protein 3.43g 11.39g 16%
Folate 30µg 93µg 16%
Phosphorus 125mg 216mg 13%
Potassium 579mg 172mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.58mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.195mg 12%
Starch 26.95g 11%
Saturated fat 2.336g 4.465g 10%
Zinc 0.5mg 1.34mg 8%
Vitamin A 0µg 69µg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 5.969g 2.608g 8%
Fats 14.73g 9.69g 8%
Vitamin E 1.67mg 0.83mg 6%
Cholesterol 0mg 17mg 6%
Fiber 3.8g 2.3g 6%
Vitamin B3 3.004mg 3.825mg 5%
Manganese 0.247mg 0.36mg 5%
Choline 36.8mg 16.4mg 4%
Vitamin C 4.7mg 1.4mg 4%
Vitamin K 11.2µg 6.7µg 4%
Magnesium 35mg 24mg 3%
Carbs 41.44g 33.33g 3%
Calories 312kcal 266kcal 2%
Copper 0.124mg 0.105mg 2%
Fructose 1g 1%
Net carbs 37.64g 31.03g N/A
Sugar 0.3g 3.58g N/A
Trans fat 0.06g 0.241g N/A
Threonine 0.41mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.564mg 0%
Leucine 1.139mg 0%
Lysine 0.77mg 0%
Methionine 0.264mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.664mg 0%
Valine 0.72mg 0%
Histidine 0.355mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.407g 0.175g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.898g 1.367g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
French fries Pizza
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
33%
Pizza
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
French fries
58%
Pizza

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.28g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French fries
French fries contains less Sodium (difference - 388mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
French fries
French fries is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.129g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Pizza - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173292/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.