French fries vs. Tortilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between french fries and tortillas
- French fries have less selenium, vitamin B1, phosphorus, folate, fiber, iron, calcium, vitamin B2, and copper than tortillas.
- Tortillas cover your daily need for selenium, 66% more than french fries.
- French fries have less sodium.
- The glycemic index of french fries is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil and Tortillas, ready-to-bake or -fry, whole wheat.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +121% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -59% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +142.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1255.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +224.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +114.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +284% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +176.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +4011.1% |
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 EVitamin E | +85.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +19.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +148.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +84% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +384.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +641% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +61.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +360% |
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:
9.76 g
Fats:
9.76 g
Carbs:
45.89 g
Water:
30.15 g
Other:
4.44 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +50.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +27.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +184.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +10.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +140% |
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
4.878 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.062 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.992 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -52.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +94.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +444.2% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 0.9µg | 37µg | 66% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.17mg | 0.823mg | 54% |
| Phosphorus | 125mg | 346mg | 32% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.398g | 0.992g | 29% |
| Folate | 30µg | 138µg | 27% |
| Fiber | 3.8g | 9.8g | 24% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 244mg | 23% |
| Iron | 0.81mg | 2.63mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.039mg | 0.289mg | 19% |
| Copper | 0.124mg | 0.266mg | 16% |
| Zinc | 0.5mg | 1.92mg | 13% |
| Protein | 3.43g | 9.76g | 13% |
| Sodium | 210mg | 512mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.004mg | 4.858mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.58mg | 12% | |
| Magnesium | 35mg | 85mg | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 2.336g | 4.878g | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.247mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 579mg | 262mg | 9% |
| Fats | 14.73g | 9.76g | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.969g | 3.062g | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 11.2µg | 4.5µg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 1.67mg | 0.9mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 4.7mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.372mg | 0.312mg | 5% |
| Choline | 36.8mg | 20mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 41.44g | 45.89g | 1% |
| Calories | 312kcal | 310kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 37.64g | 36.09g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 2.44g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.06g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.129mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.312mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.353mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.671mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.37mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.163mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.488mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.444mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.255mg | 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 | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.898g | N/A |
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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%
45%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
81%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tortilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.14g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French fries contains less Sodium (difference - 302mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
French fries is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.542g)
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 ($)
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.