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French fries vs. Rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between french fries and rice

  • French fries have more vitamin B6, potassium, fiber, phosphorus, vitamin E, vitamin B3, and vitamin K; however, rice is higher in selenium and manganese.
  • French fries cover your daily need for vitamin B6, 21% more than rice.
  • Rice has less saturated fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil and Rice, white, long-grain, regular, enriched, cooked.

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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%
Rice
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 3% 3.1% 45% 23% 13% 18% 0.13% 62% 41%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +191.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +80%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1554.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +79.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +190.7%
Contains more IronIron +48.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +91.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +733.3%
~equal in Zinc ~0.49mg

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%
Rice
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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 0% 0% 0.8% 0% 41% 3% 28% 23% 21% 0% 0% 44% 1.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +4075%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +103.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +48.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +300%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1652.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +93.3%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.163mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
Rice
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3% 28% 68%
Protein: 2.69 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 28.17 g
Water: 68.44 g
Other: 0.42 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +27.5%
Contains more FatsFats +5160.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +47.1%
Contains more OtherOther +340.5%
Contains more WaterWater +77.5%

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
Rice
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32% 37% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.077 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.076 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +6683%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +7002.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient French fries Rice DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 5.398g 0.076g 35%
Fats 14.73g 0.28g 22%
Vitamin B6 0.372mg 0.093mg 21%
Potassium 579mg 35mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 5.969g 0.088g 15%
Fiber 3.8g 0.4g 14%
Phosphorus 125mg 43mg 12%
Selenium 0.9µg 7.5µg 12%
Vitamin E 1.67mg 0.04mg 11%
Saturated fat 2.336g 0.077g 10%
Manganese 0.247mg 0.472mg 10%
Vitamin B3 3.004mg 1.476mg 10%
Vitamin K 11.2µg 0µg 9%
Sodium 210mg 1mg 9%
Calories 312kcal 130kcal 9%
Folate 30µg 58µg 7%
Copper 0.124mg 0.069mg 6%
Choline 36.8mg 2.1mg 6%
Iron 0.81mg 1.2mg 5%
Magnesium 35mg 12mg 5%
Vitamin C 4.7mg 0mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.58mg 0.39mg 4%
Carbs 41.44g 28.17g 4%
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.013mg 2%
Protein 3.43g 2.69g 1%
Vitamin B1 0.17mg 0.163mg 1%
Calcium 18mg 10mg 1%
Net carbs 37.64g 27.77g N/A
Sugar 0.3g 0.05g N/A
Zinc 0.5mg 0.49mg 0%
Trans fat 0.06g N/A
Tryptophan 0.031mg 0%
Threonine 0.096mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.116mg 0%
Leucine 0.222mg 0%
Lysine 0.097mg 0%
Methionine 0.063mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.144mg 0%
Valine 0.164mg 0%
Histidine 0.063mg 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
French fries Rice
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
12%
Rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
French fries
22%
Rice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice
Rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice
Rice contains less Sodium (difference - 209mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rice
Rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.259g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rice
Rice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
French fries
French fries is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
French fries
French fries is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French fries
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)

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. Rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168878/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.