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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 covers your daily need of 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 E Vitamin 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 ~0IU
~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 Opinion
Calories 312kcal 130kcal French fries
Protein 3.43g 2.69g French fries
Fats 14.73g 0.28g French fries
Vitamin C 4.7mg 0mg French fries
Net carbs 37.64g 27.77g French fries
Carbs 41.44g 28.17g French fries
Magnesium 35mg 12mg French fries
Calcium 18mg 10mg French fries
Potassium 579mg 35mg French fries
Iron 0.81mg 1.2mg Rice
Sugar 0.3g 0.05g Rice
Fiber 3.8g 0.4g French fries
Copper 0.124mg 0.069mg French fries
Zinc 0.5mg 0.49mg French fries
Phosphorus 125mg 43mg French fries
Sodium 210mg 1mg Rice
Vitamin E 1.67mg 0.04mg French fries
Manganese 0.247mg 0.472mg Rice
Selenium 0.9µg 7.5µg Rice
Vitamin B1 0.17mg 0.163mg French fries
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.013mg French fries
Vitamin B3 3.004mg 1.476mg French fries
Vitamin B5 0.58mg 0.39mg French fries
Vitamin B6 0.372mg 0.093mg French fries
Vitamin K 11.2µg 0µg French fries
Folate 30µg 58µg Rice
Trans Fat 0.06g Rice
Choline 36.8mg 2.1mg French fries
Saturated Fat 2.336g 0.077g Rice
Monounsaturated Fat 5.969g 0.088g French fries
Polyunsaturated fat 5.398g 0.076g French fries
Tryptophan 0.031mg Rice
Threonine 0.096mg Rice
Isoleucine 0.116mg Rice
Leucine 0.222mg Rice
Lysine 0.097mg Rice
Methionine 0.063mg Rice
Phenylalanine 0.144mg Rice
Valine 0.164mg Rice
Histidine 0.063mg Rice
Omega-3 - ALA 0.407g French fries
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g French fries
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g French fries
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g French fries
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.898g French fries

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.