French fries vs. Pot roast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between french fries and pot roast
- French fries have more fiber, manganese, and potassium, while pot roast has more vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, iron, and choline.
- Pot roast's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 89% higher.
- The amount of saturated fat in french fries is lower.
- Pot roast has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of pot roast is 0, while the glycemic index of french fries is 70.
The food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil and Beef, chuck, arm pot roast, separable lean, and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, braised.
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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 | +84.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +12.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +150.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +25.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2370% |
| Contains more IronIron | +198.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1232% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +39.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -77.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2900% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +227.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +188.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +31.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +522.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +338.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +36.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +199.5% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 2.13µg | 89% |
| Zinc | 0.5mg | 6.66mg | 56% |
| Protein | 3.43g | 28.94g | 51% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 27µg | 47% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 116mg | 39% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.398g | 0.708g | 31% |
| Saturated fat | 2.336g | 7.548g | 24% |
| Iron | 0.81mg | 2.42mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 3.8g | 0g | 15% |
| Carbs | 41.44g | 0g | 14% |
| Choline | 36.8mg | 110.2mg | 13% |
| Manganese | 0.247mg | 0.01mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 579mg | 231mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.039mg | 0.171mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.17mg | 0.059mg | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 1.67mg | 0.51mg | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 11.2µg | 1.8µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.004mg | 4.105mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 210mg | 47mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 125mg | 174mg | 7% |
| Fats | 14.73g | 19.17g | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.372mg | 0.283mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.969g | 8.175g | 6% |
| Folate | 30µg | 9µg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 4.7mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 35mg | 19mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.124mg | 0.099mg | 3% |
| Calories | 312kcal | 297kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 8IU | 1% |
| Net carbs | 37.64g | 0g | N/A |
| Calcium | 18mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.58mg | 0.571mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.06g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.19mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.156mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.317mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.302mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.446mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.754mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.143mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.436mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.924mg | 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 |
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:
28.94 g
Fats:
19.17 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
51.9 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +-18600% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +743.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +30.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +34.6% |
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
7.548 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.175 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.708 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -69.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +662.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +37% |
