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French fries vs. Powdered milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between French fries and Powdered milk

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Vitamin B5, Vitamin A RAE, Selenium, and Zinc in Powdered milk is higher than in French fries.
  • Powdered milk covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 135% more than French fries.
  • French fries contain less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil and Milk, dry, whole, without added vitamin D.

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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.
French fries
French fries
4
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6
Powdered milk
Powdered milk
Contains more Iron +72.3%
Contains less Sodium -43.4%
Contains more Copper +55%
Contains more Manganese +517.5%
Contains more Calcium +4966.7%
Contains more Magnesium +142.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +520.8%
Contains more Potassium +129.7%
Contains more Zinc +568%
Contains more Selenium +1711.1%
French fries
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 31% 25% 54% 52% 28% 14% 42% 33% 5%
Powdered milk
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 274% 18% 61% 333% 118% 49% 92% 27% 6% 89%
Contains more Iron +72.3%
Contains less Sodium -43.4%
Contains more Copper +55%
Contains more Manganese +517.5%
Contains more Calcium +4966.7%
Contains more Magnesium +142.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +520.8%
Contains more Potassium +129.7%
Contains more Zinc +568%
Contains more Selenium +1711.1%

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.
French fries
French fries
4
:
8
Powdered milk
Powdered milk
Contains more Vitamin E +187.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +365%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +23.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +409.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +83%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +66.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2989.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +291.6%
Contains more Folate +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
French fries
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 34% 0% 16% 43% 9% 57% 35% 86% 23% 0% 28%
Powdered milk
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 57% 12% 15% 29% 71% 279% 13% 137% 70% 28% 407% 6%
Contains more Vitamin E +187.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +365%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +23.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +409.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +83%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +66.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2989.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +291.6%
Contains more Folate +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
French fries
French fries
2
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3
Powdered milk
Powdered milk
Contains more Water +1460.7%
Contains more Protein +667.3%
Contains more Fats +81.3%
Contains more Other +228.6%
Equal in Carbs - 38.42
French fries
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
Powdered milk
26% 27% 38% 2% 6%
Protein: 26.32 g
Fats: 26.71 g
Carbs: 38.42 g
Water: 2.47 g
Other: 6.08 g
Contains more Water +1460.7%
Contains more Protein +667.3%
Contains more Fats +81.3%
Contains more Other +228.6%
Equal in Carbs - 38.42

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
French fries
French fries
2
:
1
Powdered milk
Powdered milk
Contains less Saturated Fat -86%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +711.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +32.8%
French fries
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 2.336 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.398 g
Powdered milk
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 16.742 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.924 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.665 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -86%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +711.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +32.8%

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 Powdered milk
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient French fries Powdered milk Opinion
Net carbs 37.64g 38.42g Powdered milk
Protein 3.43g 26.32g Powdered milk
Fats 14.73g 26.71g Powdered milk
Carbs 41.44g 38.42g French fries
Calories 312kcal 496kcal Powdered milk
Sugar 0.3g 38.42g French fries
Fiber 3.8g 0g French fries
Calcium 18mg 912mg Powdered milk
Iron 0.81mg 0.47mg French fries
Magnesium 35mg 85mg Powdered milk
Phosphorus 125mg 776mg Powdered milk
Potassium 579mg 1330mg Powdered milk
Sodium 210mg 371mg French fries
Zinc 0.5mg 3.34mg Powdered milk
Copper 0.124mg 0.08mg French fries
Manganese 0.247mg 0.04mg French fries
Selenium 0.9µg 16.3µg Powdered milk
Vitamin A 0IU 934IU Powdered milk
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 258µg Powdered milk
Vitamin E 1.67mg 0.58mg French fries
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU Powdered milk
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg Powdered milk
Vitamin C 4.7mg 8.6mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B1 0.17mg 0.283mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 1.205mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B3 3.004mg 0.646mg French fries
Vitamin B5 0.58mg 2.271mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B6 0.372mg 0.302mg French fries
Folate 30µg 37µg Powdered milk
Vitamin B12 0µg 3.25µg Powdered milk
Vitamin K 11.2µg 2.2µg French fries
Tryptophan 0.371mg Powdered milk
Threonine 1.188mg Powdered milk
Isoleucine 1.592mg Powdered milk
Leucine 2.578mg Powdered milk
Lysine 2.087mg Powdered milk
Methionine 0.66mg Powdered milk
Phenylalanine 1.271mg Powdered milk
Valine 1.762mg Powdered milk
Histidine 0.714mg Powdered milk
Cholesterol 0mg 97mg French fries
Trans Fat 0.06g Powdered milk
Saturated Fat 2.336g 16.742g French fries
Monounsaturated Fat 5.969g 7.924g Powdered milk
Polyunsaturated fat 5.398g 0.665g French fries
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g French fries
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.898g French fries
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g French fries
Omega-3 - ALA 0.407g French fries
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g French fries

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
French fries Powdered milk
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
93%
Powdered milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
French fries
106%
Powdered milk

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French fries
French fries contains less Sodium (difference - 161mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
French fries
French fries is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.406g)
Which food is cheaper?
French fries
French fries is cheaper (difference - $2.2)

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. Powdered milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173454/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.