French fries vs. Pork — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between french fries and pork
- French fries have more fiber; however, pork is richer in selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin B3.
- Pork covers your daily selenium needs 81% more than french fries.
- 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 pork is 0.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil and Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +25% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +36.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +69.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2644.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +378% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +96.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -70.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +4933.3% |
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 | +683.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +475.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +415.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +723.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +67.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +20.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +24.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +155.2% |
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:
27.32 g
Fats:
13.92 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
57.87 g
Other:
0.89 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +107.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +696.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +50.1% |
~equal in
Fats
~13.92g
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
5.23 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.19 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.2 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -55.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +349.8% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~6.19g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 0.9µg | 45.3µg | 81% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.17mg | 0.877mg | 59% |
| Protein | 3.43g | 27.32g | 48% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.7µg | 29% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.398g | 1.2g | 28% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 80mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.039mg | 0.321mg | 22% |
| Phosphorus | 125mg | 246mg | 17% |
| Zinc | 0.5mg | 2.39mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 3.8g | 0g | 15% |
| Carbs | 41.44g | 0g | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 2.336g | 5.23g | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.004mg | 5.037mg | 13% |
| Manganese | 0.247mg | 0.009mg | 10% |
| Choline | 36.8mg | 93.9mg | 10% |
| Vitamin K | 11.2µg | 0µg | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 1.67mg | 0.29mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.372mg | 0.464mg | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 1.3µg | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 53IU | 7% |
| Copper | 0.124mg | 0.073mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 210mg | 62mg | 6% |
| Folate | 30µg | 5µg | 6% |
| Potassium | 579mg | 423mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 4.7mg | 0.6mg | 5% |
| Calories | 312kcal | 242kcal | 4% |
| Magnesium | 35mg | 28mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.58mg | 0.698mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.81mg | 0.87mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.969g | 6.19g | 1% |
| Fats | 14.73g | 13.92g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 37.64g | 0g | N/A |
| Calcium | 18mg | 19mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.06g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.338mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.234mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.26mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.177mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.446mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.712mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.086mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.473mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 1.067mg | 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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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%
54%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork contains less Sodium (difference - 148mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
French fries is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.894g)
Which food is cheaper?
French fries is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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