French fries vs. Flour — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are french fries and flour different?
- French fries are higher in vitamin B6 and potassium; however, flour is richer in selenium, vitamin B1, iron, folate, vitamin B2, manganese, and vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for flour is 60% higher.
- French fries contain 15 times more saturated fat than flour. While french fries contain 2.336g of saturated fat, flour contains only 0.155g.
Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil and Wheat flour, white, all-purpose, enriched, bleached are the varieties used in this article.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +59.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +20% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +441.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +15.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +472.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +16.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +40% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +176.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3666.7% |
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 | +2683.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +32.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +745.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +3633.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +253.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +361.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1166.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +96.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +510% |
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:
10.33 g
Fats:
0.98 g
Carbs:
76.31 g
Water:
11.92 g
Other:
0.46 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +1403.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +223.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +302.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +201.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +84.1% |
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
0.155 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.087 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.413 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +6760.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1207% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -93.4% |
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 | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 0.9µg | 33.9µg | 60% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.17mg | 0.785mg | 51% |
| Iron | 0.81mg | 4.64mg | 48% |
| Folate | 30µg | 183µg | 38% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.039mg | 0.494mg | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.398g | 0.413g | 33% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.372mg | 0.044mg | 25% |
| Fats | 14.73g | 0.98g | 21% |
| Manganese | 0.247mg | 0.682mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.004mg | 5.904mg | 18% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.969g | 0.087g | 15% |
| Potassium | 579mg | 107mg | 14% |
| Protein | 3.43g | 10.33g | 14% |
| Carbs | 41.44g | 76.31g | 12% |
| Vitamin E | 1.67mg | 0.06mg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 2.336g | 0.155g | 10% |
| Vitamin K | 11.2µg | 0.3µg | 9% |
| Sodium | 210mg | 2mg | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 4.7mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Choline | 36.8mg | 10.4mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3.8g | 2.7g | 4% |
| Calories | 312kcal | 364kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.58mg | 0.438mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 35mg | 22mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 125mg | 108mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.5mg | 0.7mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.124mg | 0.144mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 37.64g | 73.61g | N/A |
| Calcium | 18mg | 15mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 0.27g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.06g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.127mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.281mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.357mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.71mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.228mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.183mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.52mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.415mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.23mg | 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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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%
46%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
French fries is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is cheaper?
French fries is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flour is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flour contains less Sodium (difference - 208mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Flour is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.181g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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