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French fries vs. Strudel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between french fries and strudel?

  • French fries are richer in potassium, while strudel is higher in vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B2, calcium, vitamin A, phosphorus, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3.
  • Strudel's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 67% higher.
  • Strudel has 8 times less potassium than french fries. French fries have 579mg of potassium, while strudel has 71mg.
  • French fries are lower in sodium.
  • French fries have a higher glycemic index (70) than strudel (59).

We used Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil and KELLOGG'S, EGGO, Wafflers, Strawberry Strudel types in this comparison.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 88% 6.3% 221% 0% 11% 113% 90% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +169.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +715.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +25%
Contains less SodiumSodium -69.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1527.8%
Contains more IronIron +628.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +110.4%

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%
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% 132% 0% 0% 98% 104% 99% 0% 122% 200% 0% 56% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +129.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1053.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +76.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +42.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +146.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
5% 11% 50% 29% 5%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 50 g
Water: 29.2 g
Other: 4.8 g
Contains more FatsFats +33.9%
Contains more WaterWater +32%
Contains more ProteinProtein +45.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +20.7%
Contains more OtherOther +159.5%

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
27% 28% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.7 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.8 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.6 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -13.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +113.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +17.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient French fries Strudel DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.6µg 67%
Iron 0.81mg 5.9mg 64%
Vitamin A 0µg 395µg 44%
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.45mg 32%
Calcium 18mg 293mg 28%
Sodium 210mg 691mg 21%
Phosphorus 125mg 263mg 20%
Vitamin B1 0.17mg 0.39mg 18%
Potassium 579mg 71mg 15%
Vitamin B3 3.004mg 5.3mg 14%
Copper 0.124mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.372mg 0.53mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.58mg 12%
Manganese 0.247mg 11%
Vitamin E 1.67mg 0mg 11%
Folate 30µg 74µg 11%
Fiber 3.8g 1.2g 10%
Vitamin K 11.2µg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 5.969g 2.8g 8%
Choline 36.8mg 7%
Fats 14.73g 11g 6%
Magnesium 35mg 13mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.398g 4.6g 5%
Vitamin C 4.7mg 5%
Cholesterol 0mg 12mg 4%
Protein 3.43g 5g 3%
Carbs 41.44g 50g 3%
Saturated fat 2.336g 2.7g 2%
Selenium 0.9µg 2%
Zinc 0.5mg 0.4mg 1%
Calories 312kcal 318kcal 0%
Net carbs 37.64g 48.8g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 1IU 0%
Sugar 0.3g 16.8g N/A
Trans fat 0.06g 0.2g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
French fries Strudel
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
62%
Strudel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
French fries
54%
Strudel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Strudel
Strudel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French fries
French fries contains less Sodium (difference - 481mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
French fries
French fries is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.364g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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

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.