French fries vs. Potato salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between french fries and potato salad
- French fries have more vitamin B6, vitamin B3, phosphorus, fiber, potassium, vitamin B1, and manganese; however, potato salad has more vitamin C.
- Potato salad's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 23% more.
- French fries have 3 times more Vitamin B3 than potato salad. French fries have 3.004mg of Vitamin B3, while potato salad has 0.89mg.
- French fries are lower in sodium.
- French fries have a higher glycemic index than potato salad.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil and Potato salad, home-prepared.
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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 | +133.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +128% |
| Contains more IronIron | +24.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +61.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +140.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -60.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +144.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +355.6% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +120.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +237.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +163.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +328.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +112.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +53.8% |
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:
2.68 g
Fats:
8.2 g
Carbs:
11.17 g
Water:
76 g
Other:
1.95 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +28% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +79.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +271% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +97.1% |
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Other
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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
1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.737 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +140.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +44.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -38.8% |
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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| Calories | 312kcal | 143kcal |
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| Protein | 3.43g | 2.68g |
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| Fats | 14.73g | 8.2g |
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| Vitamin C | 4.7mg | 10mg |
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| Net carbs | 37.64g | 9.87g |
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| Carbs | 41.44g | 11.17g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 68mg |
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| Magnesium | 35mg | 15mg |
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| Calcium | 18mg | 19mg |
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| Potassium | 579mg | 254mg |
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| Iron | 0.81mg | 0.65mg |
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| Sugar | 0.3g |
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| Fiber | 3.8g | 1.3g |
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| Copper | 0.124mg | 0.118mg |
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| Zinc | 0.5mg | 0.31mg |
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| Phosphorus | 125mg | 52mg |
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| Sodium | 210mg | 529mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 157IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 32µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.67mg |
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| Manganese | 0.247mg | 0.101mg |
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| Selenium | 0.9µg | 4.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.17mg | 0.077mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.039mg | 0.06mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.004mg | 0.89mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.58mg | 0.534mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.372mg | 0.141mg |
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| Vitamin K | 11.2µg |
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| Folate | 30µg | 7µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.06g |
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| Choline | 36.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.336g | 1.429g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.969g | 2.48g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.398g | 3.737g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.042mg |
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| Threonine | 0.116mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.141mg |
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| Leucine | 0.202mg |
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| Lysine | 0.171mg |
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| Methionine | 0.066mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.135mg |
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| Valine | 0.172mg |
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| Histidine | 0.062mg |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.407g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.029g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.898g |
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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%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
24%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.907g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French fries contains less Sodium (difference - 319mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
French fries is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French fries is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)