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French fries vs. Winter melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between French fries and Winter melon

  • French fries have more Vitamin B6, Potassium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Copper, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, and Manganese, while Winter melon have more Vitamin C.
  • French fries' daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 26% higher.
  • Winter melon contains 146 times less Saturated Fat than French fries. French fries contain 2.336g of Saturated Fat, while Winter melon contains 0.016g.

The food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil and Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), raw.

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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 Iron +102.5%
Contains more Magnesium +250%
Contains more Phosphorus +557.9%
Contains more Potassium +9550%
Contains more Copper +439.1%
Contains more Manganese +325.9%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Contains less Sodium -47.1%
Contains more Zinc +22%
Equal in Calcium - 19
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 6% 15% 8% 9% 1% 15% 17% 8% 8% 2%
Contains more Iron +102.5%
Contains more Magnesium +250%
Contains more Phosphorus +557.9%
Contains more Potassium +9550%
Contains more Copper +439.1%
Contains more Manganese +325.9%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Contains less Sodium -47.1%
Contains more Zinc +22%
Equal in Calcium - 19

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 B1 +325%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +651%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +336.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +962.9%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin C +176.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +182.1%
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 0% 0% 0% 44% 10% 26% 8% 8% 9% 4% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +325%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +651%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +336.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +962.9%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin C +176.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +182.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +757.5%
Contains more Fats +7265%
Contains more Carbs +1281.3%
Contains more Other +516.7%
Contains more Water +149.3%
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
3% 96%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3 g
Water: 96.1 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more Protein +757.5%
Contains more Fats +7265%
Contains more Carbs +1281.3%
Contains more Other +516.7%
Contains more Water +149.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16032.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6104.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 2.336 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.398 g
11% 26% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.087 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16032.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6104.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%

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 Winter melon
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient French fries Winter melon Opinion
Net carbs 37.64g 0.1g French fries
Protein 3.43g 0.4g French fries
Fats 14.73g 0.2g French fries
Carbs 41.44g 3g French fries
Calories 312kcal 13kcal French fries
Sugar 0.3g Winter melon
Fiber 3.8g 2.9g French fries
Calcium 18mg 19mg Winter melon
Iron 0.81mg 0.4mg French fries
Magnesium 35mg 10mg French fries
Phosphorus 125mg 19mg French fries
Potassium 579mg 6mg French fries
Sodium 210mg 111mg Winter melon
Zinc 0.5mg 0.61mg Winter melon
Copper 0.124mg 0.023mg French fries
Manganese 0.247mg 0.058mg French fries
Selenium 0.9µg 0.2µg French fries
Vitamin E 1.67mg French fries
Vitamin C 4.7mg 13mg Winter melon
Vitamin B1 0.17mg 0.04mg French fries
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.11mg Winter melon
Vitamin B3 3.004mg 0.4mg French fries
Vitamin B5 0.58mg 0.133mg French fries
Vitamin B6 0.372mg 0.035mg French fries
Folate 30µg 5µg French fries
Vitamin K 11.2µg French fries
Tryptophan 0.002mg Winter melon
Lysine 0.009mg Winter melon
Methionine 0.003mg Winter melon
Trans Fat 0.06g 0g Winter melon
Saturated Fat 2.336g 0.016g Winter melon
Monounsaturated Fat 5.969g 0.037g French fries
Polyunsaturated fat 5.398g 0.087g 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
French fries Winter melon
Low Fats diet ok
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
9%
Winter melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
French fries
8%
Winter melon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Winter melon
Winter melon contains less Sodium (difference - 99mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.32g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is richer in minerals?
French fries
French fries is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French fries
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 ($)

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
  2. Winter melon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170069/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.