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, vitamin E, manganese, copper, fiber, vitamin B5, iron, vitamin B6, vitamin K, and potassium in sweet potato chips is higher than in french fries.
- Sweet potato chips cover your daily vitamin A needs 474% more than french fries.
- French fries have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of french fries is 70, while the glycemic index of sweet potato chips is 41.
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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +85.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +227.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +59.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +161.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +232.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +16% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -83.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +446.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +133.3% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +93.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +43.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +488% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +312.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +167.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +43.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +118.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +23.3% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1184µg | 132% |
| Vitamin E | 1.67mg | 9.82mg | 54% |
| Manganese | 0.247mg | 1.349mg | 48% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.398g | 12.224g | 46% |
| Copper | 0.124mg | 0.412mg | 32% |
| Fats | 14.73g | 32.35g | 27% |
| Fiber | 3.8g | 8.8g | 20% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.58mg | 1.551mg | 19% |
| Iron | 0.81mg | 2.12mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.372mg | 0.535mg | 13% |
| Vitamin K | 11.2µg | 24.5µg | 11% |
| Calories | 312kcal | 532kcal | 11% |
| Potassium | 579mg | 925mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.039mg | 0.161mg | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.969g | 9.155g | 8% |
| Sodium | 210mg | 35mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 35mg | 65mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.17mg | 0.088mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.004mg | 2.088mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 41.44g | 56.82g | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 4.7mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 59mg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 2.336g | 2.941g | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 125mg | 145mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 2.1µg | 2% |
| Folate | 30µg | 37µg | 2% |
| Protein | 3.43g | 2.94g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 37.64g | 48.02g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 8.82g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.5mg | 0.53mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.06g | 0g | N/A |
| Choline | 36.8mg | 36.6mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.098mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.26mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.17mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.287mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.205mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.09mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.278mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.267mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.096mg | 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:
2.94 g
Fats:
32.35 g
Carbs:
56.82 g
Water:
4.51 g
Other:
3.38 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +16.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +754.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +119.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +37.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +82.7% |
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
2.941 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
12.224 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -20.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +53.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +126.5% |
