French fries vs. Sweet potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between French fries and Sweet potato
- French fries are higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin E , Vitamin K, Vitamin B1, and Potassium, yet Sweet potato is higher in Vitamin A RAE.
- Sweet potato covers your daily Vitamin A RAE needs 79% more than French fries.
- French fries contain 130 times more Saturated Fat than Sweet potato. While French fries contain 2.336g of Saturated Fat, Sweet potato contains only 0.018g.
Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil and Sweet potato, raw, unprepared.
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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.
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Iron
+32.8%
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Magnesium
+40%
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Phosphorus
+166%
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Potassium
+71.8%
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Zinc
+66.7%
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Selenium
+50%
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Calcium
+66.7%
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Sodium
-73.8%
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Copper
+21.8%
Equal in Manganese - 0.258
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Iron
+32.8%
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Magnesium
+40%
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Phosphorus
+166%
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Potassium
+71.8%
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Zinc
+66.7%
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Selenium
+50%
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Calcium
+66.7%
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Sodium
-73.8%
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Copper
+21.8%
Equal in Manganese - 0.258
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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Vitamin E
+542.3%
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Vitamin C
+95.8%
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Vitamin B1
+117.9%
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Vitamin B3
+439.3%
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Vitamin B6
+78%
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Folate
+172.7%
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Vitamin K
+522.2%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+56.4%
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Vitamin B5
+37.9%
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Vitamin E
+542.3%
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Vitamin C
+95.8%
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Vitamin B1
+117.9%
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Vitamin B3
+439.3%
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Vitamin B6
+78%
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Folate
+172.7%
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Vitamin K
+522.2%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+56.4%
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Vitamin B5
+37.9%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+118.5%
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Fats
+29360%
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Carbs
+106%
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Other
+88.8%
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Water
+100.5%
Protein:
3.43 g
Fats:
14.73 g
Carbs:
41.44 g
Water:
38.55 g
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1.85 g
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1.57 g
Fats:
0.05 g
Carbs:
20.12 g
Water:
77.28 g
Other:
0.98 g
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Protein
+118.5%
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Fats
+29360%
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Carbs
+106%
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+88.8%
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Water
+100.5%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+596800%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+38457.1%
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Saturated Fat
-99.2%
Saturated Fat:
2.336 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
5.398 g
Saturated Fat:
0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.001 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.014 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+596800%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+38457.1%
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Saturated Fat
-99.2%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 37.64g | 17.12g |
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| Protein | 3.43g | 1.57g |
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| Fats | 14.73g | 0.05g |
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| Carbs | 41.44g | 20.12g |
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| Calories | 312kcal | 86kcal |
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| Starch | 12.65g |
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| Fructose | 0.7g |
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| Sugar | 0.3g | 4.18g |
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| Fiber | 3.8g | 3g |
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| Calcium | 18mg | 30mg |
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| Iron | 0.81mg | 0.61mg |
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| Magnesium | 35mg | 25mg |
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| Phosphorus | 125mg | 47mg |
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| Potassium | 579mg | 337mg |
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| Sodium | 210mg | 55mg |
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| Zinc | 0.5mg | 0.3mg |
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| Copper | 0.124mg | 0.151mg |
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| Manganese | 0.247mg | 0.258mg |
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| Selenium | 0.9µg | 0.6µg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 14187IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 709µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.67mg | 0.26mg |
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| Vitamin C | 4.7mg | 2.4mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.17mg | 0.078mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.039mg | 0.061mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.004mg | 0.557mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.58mg | 0.8mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.372mg | 0.209mg |
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| Folate | 30µg | 11µg |
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| Vitamin K | 11.2µg | 1.8µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.031mg |
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| Threonine | 0.083mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.055mg |
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| Leucine | 0.092mg |
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| Lysine | 0.066mg |
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| Methionine | 0.029mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.089mg |
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| Valine | 0.086mg |
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| Histidine | 0.031mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.06g | 0g |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.336g | 0.018g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.969g | 0.001g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.398g | 0.014g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | 0g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.898g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.029g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.407g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
20%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato contains less Sodium (difference - 155mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sweet potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.318g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.88g)
Which food is cheaper?
French fries is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
French fries is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (70)