French fries vs. Potato wedges — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are french fries and potato wedges different?
- French fries are richer in vitamin B3, fiber, vitamin B1, potassium, phosphorus, and monounsaturated fat, while potato wedges are higher in vitamin C.
- French fries contain 4 times more sodium than potato wedges. French fries contain 210mg of sodium, while potato wedges contain 49mg.
Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil and USDA Commodity, Potato wedges, frozen types were used in this article.
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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 | +20% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +47% |
| Contains more IronIron | +15.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +35.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +43.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -76.7% |
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 | +70% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +95.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +138.3% |
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:
2.7 g
Fats:
2.2 g
Carbs:
25.5 g
Water:
68.3 g
Other:
1.3 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +27% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +569.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +62.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +42.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +77.2% |
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
0.55 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.451 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.102 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +311.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +5192.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -76.5% |
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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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.398g | 0.102g | 35% |
| Fats | 14.73g | 2.2g | 19% |
| Copper | 0.124mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.58mg | 12% | |
| Manganese | 0.247mg | 11% | |
| Vitamin E | 1.67mg | 11% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.969g | 1.451g | 11% |
| Calories | 312kcal | 123kcal | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 11.2µg | 9% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.004mg | 1.54mg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 2.336g | 0.55g | 8% |
| Folate | 30µg | 8% | |
| Choline | 36.8mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 210mg | 49mg | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 4.7mg | 11.2mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3.8g | 2g | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.17mg | 0.1mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 579mg | 394mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 125mg | 87mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 41.44g | 25.5g | 5% |
| Magnesium | 35mg | 19mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.372mg | 0.35mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 2% | |
| Protein | 3.43g | 2.7g | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.5mg | 0.37mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.81mg | 0.7mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 37.64g | 23.5g | N/A |
| Calcium | 18mg | 15mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 0.3g | N/A |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.039mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.06g | 0g | 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 | 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%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
13%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato wedges contains less Sodium (difference - 161mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato wedges is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.786g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato wedges is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
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 contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0.3 g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)