French fries vs. Tomato sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between French fries and Tomato sauce
- French fries are higher than Tomato sauce in Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Fiber, Potassium, Vitamin K, and Manganese.
- French fries covers your daily Vitamin B6 needs 21% more than Tomato sauce.
- French fries contain 57 times more Saturated Fat than Tomato sauce. While French fries contain 2.336g of Saturated Fat, Tomato sauce contains only 0.041g.
Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil and Tomato sauce, canned, no salt added.
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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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Calcium
+28.6%
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Magnesium
+133.3%
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Phosphorus
+363%
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Potassium
+94.9%
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Zinc
+127.3%
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Manganese
+118.6%
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Selenium
+50%
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Iron
+18.5%
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Sodium
-94.8%
Equal in Copper - 0.115
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Calcium
+28.6%
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Magnesium
+133.3%
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Phosphorus
+363%
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Potassium
+94.9%
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Zinc
+127.3%
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Manganese
+118.6%
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Selenium
+50%
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Iron
+18.5%
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Sodium
-94.8%
Equal in Copper - 0.115
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
+16%
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Vitamin B1
+608.3%
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Vitamin B3
+203.1%
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Vitamin B5
+87.7%
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Vitamin B6
+279.6%
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Folate
+233.3%
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Vitamin K
+300%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+48.9%
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Vitamin B2
+66.7%
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Vitamin E
+16%
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Vitamin B1
+608.3%
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Vitamin B3
+203.1%
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Vitamin B5
+87.7%
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Vitamin B6
+279.6%
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Folate
+233.3%
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Vitamin K
+300%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+48.9%
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Vitamin B2
+66.7%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+185.8%
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Fats
+4810%
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Carbs
+680.4%
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Water
+136.8%
Equal in Other - 1.91
Protein:
3.43 g
Fats:
14.73 g
Carbs:
41.44 g
Water:
38.55 g
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1.85 g
Protein:
1.2 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
5.31 g
Water:
91.28 g
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1.91 g
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Protein
+185.8%
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Fats
+4810%
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Carbs
+680.4%
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+136.8%
Equal in Other - 1.91
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+13465.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+4361.2%
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Saturated Fat
-98.2%
Saturated Fat:
2.336 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
5.398 g
Saturated Fat:
0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.121 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+13465.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+4361.2%
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Saturated Fat
-98.2%
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 37.64g | 3.81g |
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| Protein | 3.43g | 1.2g |
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| Fats | 14.73g | 0.3g |
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| Carbs | 41.44g | 5.31g |
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| Calories | 312kcal | 24kcal |
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| Fructose | 1.67g |
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| Sugar | 0.3g | 3.56g |
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| Fiber | 3.8g | 1.5g |
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| Calcium | 18mg | 14mg |
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| Iron | 0.81mg | 0.96mg |
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| Magnesium | 35mg | 15mg |
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| Phosphorus | 125mg | 27mg |
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| Potassium | 579mg | 297mg |
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| Sodium | 210mg | 11mg |
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| Zinc | 0.5mg | 0.22mg |
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| Copper | 0.124mg | 0.115mg |
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| Manganese | 0.247mg | 0.113mg |
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| Selenium | 0.9µg | 0.6µg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 435IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 22µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.67mg | 1.44mg |
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| Vitamin C | 4.7mg | 7mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.17mg | 0.024mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.039mg | 0.065mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.004mg | 0.991mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.58mg | 0.309mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.372mg | 0.098mg |
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| Folate | 30µg | 9µg |
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| Vitamin K | 11.2µg | 2.8µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.009mg |
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| Threonine | 0.037mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.025mg |
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| Leucine | 0.034mg |
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| Lysine | 0.037mg |
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| Methionine | 0.008mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.036mg |
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| Valine | 0.025mg |
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| Histidine | 0.02mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.06g | 0g |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.336g | 0.041g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.969g | 0.044g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.398g | 0.121g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g |
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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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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%
15%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 199mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tomato sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.295g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.26g)
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)