French fries vs. Semolina — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between french fries and semolina
- French fries are richer in potassium, vitamin E, vitamin K, and fiber, yet semolina is richer in selenium, manganese, copper, and vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for semolina is 35% higher.
- French fries contain 112 times more vitamin K than semolina. French fries contain 11.2µg of vitamin K, while semolina contains 0.1µg.
- Semolina contains less sodium.
- Semolina has a lower glycemic index than french fries.
Food types used in this article are Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil and Rice, white, long-grain, parboiled, unenriched, dry.
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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 | +29.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +232.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +294.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +129% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +104% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +22.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +319% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2111.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +5466.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +11100% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +275% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +31.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +28.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +68% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +15.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +21.5% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 19.9µg | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.398g | 0.322g | 34% |
| Manganese | 0.247mg | 1.035mg | 34% |
| Starch | 68.29g | 28% | |
| Fats | 14.73g | 1.03g | 21% |
| Copper | 0.124mg | 0.284mg | 18% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.969g | 0.258g | 14% |
| Carbs | 41.44g | 80.89g | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.004mg | 5.048mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 579mg | 174mg | 12% |
| Vitamin E | 1.67mg | 0.03mg | 11% |
| Vitamin K | 11.2µg | 0.1µg | 9% |
| Sodium | 210mg | 2mg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 2.336g | 0.294g | 9% |
| Fiber | 3.8g | 1.8g | 8% |
| Protein | 3.43g | 7.51g | 8% |
| Choline | 36.8mg | 7% | |
| Folate | 30µg | 8µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.372mg | 0.452mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.17mg | 0.224mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.5mg | 1.02mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 71mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 4.7mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 125mg | 153mg | 4% |
| Calories | 312kcal | 374kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.58mg | 0.672mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 35mg | 27mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.039mg | 0.05mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.81mg | 0.74mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 37.64g | 79.09g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 0.33g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.06g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.103mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.271mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.339mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.656mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.215mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.183mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.398mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.47mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.185mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.02g | 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 |
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:
7.51 g
Fats:
1.03 g
Carbs:
80.89 g
Water:
9.86 g
Other:
0.71 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +1330.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +291% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +160.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +119% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +95.2% |
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
0.294 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.258 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.322 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2213.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1576.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -87.4% |
