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French fries vs. Taco salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between french fries and taco salad

  • French fries have more vitamin B6, vitamin B3, potassium, vitamin B1, and phosphorus, while taco salad has more vitamin B12, vitamin B2, calcium, and zinc.
  • French fries' daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 20% higher.
  • Taco salad contains 3 times less vitamin B1 than french fries. French fries contain 0.17mg of vitamin B1, while taco salad contains 0.05mg.
  • The amount of sodium in french fries is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil and Fast foods, taco salad.

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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 19% 29% 19% 43% 38% 37% 31% 50% 22% 12%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +34.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +175.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +73.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -45.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +47.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +438.9%
Contains more IronIron +42%
Contains more ZincZinc +172%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +144.4%
~equal in Copper ~0.113mg

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 6% 0% 0% 0% 13% 42% 23% 41% 25% 40% 0% 32% 13%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +161.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +240%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +142.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +238.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +361.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +17.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +40%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
7% 7% 12% 72%
Protein: 6.68 g
Fats: 7.46 g
Carbs: 11.91 g
Water: 72.35 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more FatsFats +97.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +247.9%
Contains more OtherOther +15.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +94.8%
Contains more WaterWater +87.7%

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
50% 38% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.446 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.883 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -32.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +129%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +511.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient French fries Taco salad DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 5.398g 0.883g 30%
Vitamin B6 0.372mg 0.11mg 20%
Fiber 3.8g 15%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.32µg 13%
Fats 14.73g 7.46g 11%
Vitamin B3 3.004mg 1.24mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.18mg 11%
Potassium 579mg 210mg 11%
Vitamin E 1.67mg 11%
Carbs 41.44g 11.91g 10%
Vitamin B1 0.17mg 0.05mg 10%
Vitamin K 11.2µg 9%
Calories 312kcal 141kcal 9%
Zinc 0.5mg 1.36mg 8%
Phosphorus 125mg 72mg 8%
Sodium 210mg 385mg 8%
Calcium 18mg 97mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 5.969g 2.606g 8%
Cholesterol 0mg 22mg 7%
Protein 3.43g 6.68g 7%
Saturated fat 2.336g 3.446g 5%
Iron 0.81mg 1.15mg 4%
Manganese 0.247mg 0.167mg 3%
Folate 30µg 42µg 3%
Vitamin C 4.7mg 1.8mg 3%
Choline 36.8mg 23.3mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.58mg 0.68mg 2%
Selenium 0.9µg 2.2µg 2%
Magnesium 35mg 26mg 2%
Copper 0.124mg 0.113mg 1%
Net carbs 37.64g 11.91g N/A
Sugar 0.3g N/A
Trans fat 0.06g N/A
Tryptophan 0.075mg 0%
Threonine 0.254mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.311mg 0%
Leucine 0.549mg 0%
Lysine 0.486mg 0%
Methionine 0.145mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0%
Valine 0.343mg 0%
Histidine 0.201mg 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
French fries Taco salad
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
18%
Taco salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
French fries
30%
Taco salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French fries
French fries contains less Sodium (difference - 175mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
French fries
French fries is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.11g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French fries
French fries is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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.