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French fries vs. Piña colada — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between French fries and Piña colada

  • French fries are higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Potassium, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Vitamin E , Vitamin B5, and Vitamin K, yet Piña colada is higher in Manganese.
  • French fries covers your daily Vitamin B6 needs 25% more than Piña colada.
  • French fries contain 112 times more Vitamin K than Piña colada. While French fries contain 11.2µg of Vitamin K, Piña colada contains only 0.1µg.

Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil and Alcoholic beverage, pina colada, prepared-from-recipe.

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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 Calcium +125%
Contains more Iron +285.7%
Contains more Magnesium +337.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +1685.7%
Contains more Potassium +715.5%
Contains more Zinc +284.6%
Contains more Copper +57%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains less Sodium -97.1%
Contains more Manganese +113.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 31% 25% 54% 52% 28% 14% 42% 33% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 8% 6% 3% 7% 1% 4% 27% 69% 4%
Contains more Calcium +125%
Contains more Iron +285.7%
Contains more Magnesium +337.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +1685.7%
Contains more Potassium +715.5%
Contains more Zinc +284.6%
Contains more Copper +57%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains less Sodium -97.1%
Contains more Manganese +113.8%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +8250%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +486.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +129.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2445.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +850.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +726.7%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin K +11100%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Equal in Vitamin C - 4.9
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 34% 0% 16% 43% 9% 57% 35% 86% 23% 0% 28%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 17% 8% 4% 3% 4% 11% 9% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +8250%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +486.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +129.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2445.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +850.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +726.7%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin K +11100%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Equal in Vitamin C - 4.9

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +716.7%
Contains more Fats +683.5%
Contains more Carbs +82.9%
Contains more Water +68.6%
Contains more Other +443.2%
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
2% 23% 65% 10%
Protein: 0.42 g
Fats: 1.88 g
Carbs: 22.66 g
Water: 64.99 g
Other: 10.05 g
Contains more Protein +716.7%
Contains more Fats +683.5%
Contains more Carbs +82.9%
Contains more Water +68.6%
Contains more Other +443.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7179.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16257.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -30%
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 2.336 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.398 g
93% 5% 2%
Saturated Fat: 1.636 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.033 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7179.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16257.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -30%

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 Piña colada
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 Piña colada Opinion
Net carbs 37.64g 22.36g French fries
Protein 3.43g 0.42g French fries
Fats 14.73g 1.88g French fries
Carbs 41.44g 22.66g French fries
Calories 312kcal 174kcal French fries
Sugar 0.3g 22.33g French fries
Fiber 3.8g 0.3g French fries
Calcium 18mg 8mg French fries
Iron 0.81mg 0.21mg French fries
Magnesium 35mg 8mg French fries
Phosphorus 125mg 7mg French fries
Potassium 579mg 71mg French fries
Sodium 210mg 6mg Piña colada
Zinc 0.5mg 0.13mg French fries
Copper 0.124mg 0.079mg French fries
Manganese 0.247mg 0.528mg Piña colada
Selenium 0.9µg 0.7µg French fries
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Piña colada
Vitamin E 1.67mg 0.02mg French fries
Vitamin C 4.7mg 4.9mg Piña colada
Vitamin B1 0.17mg 0.029mg French fries
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.017mg French fries
Vitamin B3 3.004mg 0.118mg French fries
Vitamin B5 0.58mg 0.061mg French fries
Vitamin B6 0.372mg 0.045mg French fries
Folate 30µg 12µg French fries
Vitamin K 11.2µg 0.1µg French fries
Trans Fat 0.06g 0g Piña colada
Saturated Fat 2.336g 1.636g Piña colada
Monounsaturated Fat 5.969g 0.082g French fries
Polyunsaturated fat 5.398g 0.033g French fries
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g French fries
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.898g French fries
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g French fries
Omega-3 - ALA 0.407g French fries
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g French fries

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
French fries Piña colada
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
4%
Piña colada
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
French fries
13%
Piña colada

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Piña colada
Piña colada contains less Sodium (difference - 204mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Piña colada
Piña colada is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.7g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Piña colada
Piña colada is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 22.03g)
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. Piña colada - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168752/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.