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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 have 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 are 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.
Contains more Magnesium +34.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +73.6%
Contains more Potassium +175.7%
Contains less Sodium -45.5%
Contains more Manganese +47.9%
Contains more Calcium +438.9%
Contains more Iron +42%
Contains more Zinc +172%
Contains more Selenium +144.4%
Equal in Copper - 0.113
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 30% 44% 19% 31% 19% 51% 38% 38% 22% 12%
Contains more Magnesium +34.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +73.6%
Contains more Potassium +175.7%
Contains less Sodium -45.5%
Contains more Manganese +47.9%
Contains more Calcium +438.9%
Contains more Iron +42%
Contains more Zinc +172%
Contains more Selenium +144.4%
Equal in Copper - 0.113

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 +161.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +240%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +142.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +238.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +361.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.2%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 18% 0% 0% 6% 13% 42% 24% 41% 26% 32% 40% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +161.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +240%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +142.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +238.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +361.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.2%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +97.5%
Contains more Carbs +247.9%
Contains more Other +15.6%
Contains more Protein +94.8%
Contains more Water +87.7%
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
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 Fats +97.5%
Contains more Carbs +247.9%
Contains more Other +15.6%
Contains more Protein +94.8%
Contains more Water +87.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -32.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +129%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +511.3%
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 2.336 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.398 g
50% 38% 13%
Saturated Fat: 3.446 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.883 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -32.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +129%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Taco salad Opinion
Net carbs 37.64g 11.91g French fries
Protein 3.43g 6.68g Taco salad
Fats 14.73g 7.46g French fries
Carbs 41.44g 11.91g French fries
Calories 312kcal 141kcal French fries
Sugar 0.3g Taco salad
Fiber 3.8g French fries
Calcium 18mg 97mg Taco salad
Iron 0.81mg 1.15mg Taco salad
Magnesium 35mg 26mg French fries
Phosphorus 125mg 72mg French fries
Potassium 579mg 210mg French fries
Sodium 210mg 385mg French fries
Zinc 0.5mg 1.36mg Taco salad
Copper 0.124mg 0.113mg French fries
Manganese 0.247mg 0.167mg French fries
Selenium 0.9µg 2.2µg Taco salad
Vitamin A 0IU 297IU Taco salad
Vitamin E 1.67mg French fries
Vitamin C 4.7mg 1.8mg French fries
Vitamin B1 0.17mg 0.05mg French fries
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.18mg Taco salad
Vitamin B3 3.004mg 1.24mg French fries
Vitamin B5 0.58mg 0.68mg Taco salad
Vitamin B6 0.372mg 0.11mg French fries
Folate 30µg 42µg Taco salad
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.32µg Taco salad
Vitamin K 11.2µg French fries
Tryptophan 0.075mg Taco salad
Threonine 0.254mg Taco salad
Isoleucine 0.311mg Taco salad
Leucine 0.549mg Taco salad
Lysine 0.486mg Taco salad
Methionine 0.145mg Taco salad
Phenylalanine 0.277mg Taco salad
Valine 0.343mg Taco salad
Histidine 0.201mg Taco salad
Cholesterol 0mg 22mg French fries
Trans Fat 0.06g Taco salad
Saturated Fat 2.336g 3.446g French fries
Monounsaturated Fat 5.969g 2.606g French fries
Polyunsaturated fat 5.398g 0.883g French fries
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
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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
20%
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 contains less Sodium?
French fries
French fries contains less Sodium (difference - 175mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
French fries
French fries is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.11g)
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.