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French fries vs. Sweet potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between French fries and Sweet potato chips

  • The amount of Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin E , Manganese, Copper, Fiber, Vitamin B5, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin K, and Potassium in Sweet potato chips are higher than in French fries.
  • Sweet potato chips covers your daily Vitamin A RAE needs 132% more than French fries.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil and Snacks, sweet potato chips, unsalted.

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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 Calcium +227.8%
Contains more Iron +161.7%
Contains more Magnesium +85.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +16%
Contains more Potassium +59.8%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Copper +232.3%
Contains more Manganese +446.2%
Contains more Selenium +133.3%
Equal in Zinc - 0.53
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 31% 25% 54% 52% 28% 14% 42% 33% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 80% 47% 63% 82% 5% 15% 138% 176% 12%
Contains more Calcium +227.8%
Contains more Iron +161.7%
Contains more Magnesium +85.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +16%
Contains more Potassium +59.8%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Copper +232.3%
Contains more Manganese +446.2%
Contains more Selenium +133.3%
Equal in Zinc - 0.53

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +93.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +43.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +488%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +312.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +167.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +43.8%
Contains more Folate +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +118.8%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1421% 197% 0% 0% 22% 38% 40% 94% 124% 28% 0% 62%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +93.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +43.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +488%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +312.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +167.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +43.8%
Contains more Folate +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +118.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +16.7%
Contains more Water +754.8%
Contains more Fats +119.6%
Contains more Carbs +37.1%
Contains more Other +82.7%
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
3% 32% 57% 5% 3%
Protein: 2.94 g
Fats: 32.35 g
Carbs: 56.82 g
Water: 4.51 g
Other: 3.38 g
Contains more Protein +16.7%
Contains more Water +754.8%
Contains more Fats +119.6%
Contains more Carbs +37.1%
Contains more Other +82.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +53.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +126.5%
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 2.336 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.398 g
12% 38% 50%
Saturated Fat: 2.941 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.224 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +53.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +126.5%

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 Sweet potato chips
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient French fries Sweet potato chips Opinion
Net carbs 37.64g 48.02g Sweet potato chips
Protein 3.43g 2.94g French fries
Fats 14.73g 32.35g Sweet potato chips
Carbs 41.44g 56.82g Sweet potato chips
Calories 312kcal 532kcal Sweet potato chips
Sugar 0.3g 8.82g French fries
Fiber 3.8g 8.8g Sweet potato chips
Calcium 18mg 59mg Sweet potato chips
Iron 0.81mg 2.12mg Sweet potato chips
Magnesium 35mg 65mg Sweet potato chips
Phosphorus 125mg 145mg Sweet potato chips
Potassium 579mg 925mg Sweet potato chips
Sodium 210mg 35mg Sweet potato chips
Zinc 0.5mg 0.53mg Sweet potato chips
Copper 0.124mg 0.412mg Sweet potato chips
Manganese 0.247mg 1.349mg Sweet potato chips
Selenium 0.9µg 2.1µg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin A 0IU 23675IU Sweet potato chips
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1184µg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin E 1.67mg 9.82mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin C 4.7mg 0mg French fries
Vitamin B1 0.17mg 0.088mg French fries
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.161mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin B3 3.004mg 2.088mg French fries
Vitamin B5 0.58mg 1.551mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin B6 0.372mg 0.535mg Sweet potato chips
Folate 30µg 37µg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin K 11.2µg 24.5µg Sweet potato chips
Tryptophan 0.098mg Sweet potato chips
Threonine 0.26mg Sweet potato chips
Isoleucine 0.17mg Sweet potato chips
Leucine 0.287mg Sweet potato chips
Lysine 0.205mg Sweet potato chips
Methionine 0.09mg Sweet potato chips
Phenylalanine 0.278mg Sweet potato chips
Valine 0.267mg Sweet potato chips
Histidine 0.096mg Sweet potato chips
Trans Fat 0.06g 0g Sweet potato chips
Saturated Fat 2.336g 2.941g French fries
Monounsaturated Fat 5.969g 9.155g Sweet potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 5.398g 12.224g Sweet potato chips
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 Sweet potato chips
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
168%
Sweet potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
French fries
63%
Sweet potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 175mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.52g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
French fries
French fries is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.605g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Sweet potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174783/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.