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French fries vs. Potato pancake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between french fries and potato pancake

  • French fries have more vitamin E, vitamin B3, and vitamin K; however, potato pancake is richer in vitamin C, selenium, vitamin B12, iron, and vitamin B2.
  • Potato pancake covers your daily cholesterol needs 32% more than french fries.
  • Potato pancake has 7 times less vitamin E than french fries. French fries have 1.67mg of vitamin E, while potato pancake has 0.23mg.
  • French fries contain less sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil and Potato pancakes.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 9.6% 55% 63% 60% 19% 55% 100% 34% 49%
Contains less SodiumSodium -72.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +77.8%
Contains more IronIron +106.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +45.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +40%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +888.9%
~equal in Magnesium ~36mg
~equal in Potassium ~622mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~128mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.26mg

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%
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 92% 11% 4.6% 4.5% 40% 40% 31% 45% 103% 36% 6.8% 31% 40%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +626.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +79.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +314.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +487.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +343.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +30.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +20.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +36.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +101.6%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.158mg

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
6% 15% 28% 48% 4%
Protein: 6.08 g
Fats: 14.76 g
Carbs: 27.81 g
Water: 47.77 g
Other: 3.58 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +49%
Contains more ProteinProtein +77.3%
Contains more WaterWater +23.9%
Contains more OtherOther +93.5%
~equal in Fats ~14.76g

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
18% 27% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.496 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.516 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +60%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +39.2%
~equal in Saturated fat ~2.496g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient French fries Potato pancake DV% diff.
Cholesterol 0mg 95mg 32%
Vitamin C 4.7mg 27.6mg 25%
Sodium 210mg 764mg 24%
Selenium 0.9µg 8.9µg 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.398g 7.516g 14%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.29µg 12%
Iron 0.81mg 1.67mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.173mg 10%
Vitamin E 1.67mg 0.23mg 10%
Starch 20.88g 9%
Vitamin B3 3.004mg 1.672mg 8%
Vitamin K 11.2µg 2.7µg 7%
Choline 36.8mg 74.2mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.372mg 0.448mg 6%
Copper 0.124mg 0.18mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 5.969g 3.73g 6%
Protein 3.43g 6.08g 5%
Carbs 41.44g 27.81g 5%
Vitamin A 0µg 32µg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.58mg 0.757mg 4%
Folate 30µg 41µg 3%
Calories 312kcal 268kcal 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg 2%
Zinc 0.5mg 0.7mg 2%
Fiber 3.8g 3.3g 2%
Fructose 0.56g 1%
Saturated fat 2.336g 2.496g 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 11IU 1%
Manganese 0.247mg 0.26mg 1%
Potassium 579mg 622mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.17mg 0.158mg 1%
Calcium 18mg 32mg 1%
Fats 14.73g 14.76g 0%
Net carbs 37.64g 24.51g N/A
Magnesium 35mg 36mg 0%
Sugar 0.3g 1.79g N/A
Phosphorus 125mg 128mg 0%
Trans fat 0.06g N/A
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0%
Threonine 0.24mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.28mg 0%
Leucine 0.442mg 0%
Lysine 0.389mg 0%
Methionine 0.137mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.3mg 0%
Valine 0.369mg 0%
Histidine 0.141mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g N/A
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
French fries Potato pancake
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
37%
Potato pancake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
French fries
47%
Potato pancake

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French fries
French fries contains less Sodium (difference - 554mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
French fries
French fries is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.16g)
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. Potato pancake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170092/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.