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French fries vs. Yogurt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between French fries and Yogurt

  • French fries are richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Fiber, Potassium, Vitamin B1, and Copper, yet Yogurt is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, and Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Yogurt is 31% higher.
  • Yogurt contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil and Yogurt, Greek, plain, nonfat.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 25% 5.4% 51% 30% 41% 14% 54% 27% 32% 4.9%
Yogurt
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 33% 12% 2.6% 5.7% 14% 58% 4.7% 1.2% 53%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +218.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +310.6%
Contains more IronIron +1057.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +629.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2644.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +511.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +977.8%
~equal in Zinc ~0.52mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~135mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 16% 0% 33% 0% 43% 9% 56% 35% 86% 0% 28% 23% 20%
Yogurt
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.24% 0.2% 0% 5.8% 64% 3.9% 20% 15% 94% 0% 5.3% 8.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +16600%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +639.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1344.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +75.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +490.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +328.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +143.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +612.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Yogurt
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10% 4% 85%
Protein: 10.19 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 3.6 g
Water: 85.1 g
Other: 0.72 g
Contains more FatsFats +3676.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1051.1%
Contains more OtherOther +156.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +197.1%
Contains more WaterWater +120.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.336 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.398 g
Yogurt
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64% 29% 7%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.117 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.012 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +11162.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +44883.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -95%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient French fries Yogurt Opinion
Calories 312kcal 59kcal French fries
Protein 3.43g 10.19g Yogurt
Fats 14.73g 0.39g French fries
Vitamin C 4.7mg 0mg French fries
Net carbs 37.64g 3.6g French fries
Carbs 41.44g 3.6g French fries
Cholesterol 0mg 5mg French fries
Magnesium 35mg 11mg French fries
Calcium 18mg 110mg Yogurt
Potassium 579mg 141mg French fries
Iron 0.81mg 0.07mg French fries
Sugar 0.3g 3.24g French fries
Fiber 3.8g 0g French fries
Copper 0.124mg 0.017mg French fries
Zinc 0.5mg 0.52mg Yogurt
Phosphorus 125mg 135mg Yogurt
Sodium 210mg 36mg Yogurt
Vitamin A 0IU 4IU Yogurt
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg Yogurt
Vitamin E 1.67mg 0.01mg French fries
Manganese 0.247mg 0.009mg French fries
Selenium 0.9µg 9.7µg Yogurt
Vitamin B1 0.17mg 0.023mg French fries
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.278mg Yogurt
Vitamin B3 3.004mg 0.208mg French fries
Vitamin B5 0.58mg 0.331mg French fries
Vitamin B6 0.372mg 0.063mg French fries
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.75µg Yogurt
Vitamin K 11.2µg 0µg French fries
Folate 30µg 7µg French fries
Trans Fat 0.06g 0.006g Yogurt
Choline 36.8mg 15.1mg French fries
Saturated Fat 2.336g 0.117g Yogurt
Monounsaturated Fat 5.969g 0.053g French fries
Polyunsaturated fat 5.398g 0.012g French fries
Omega-3 - ALA 0.407g 0.001g French fries
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g French fries
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g 0g French fries
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0g French fries
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.898g 0.01g French fries

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
French fries Yogurt
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
17%
Yogurt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
French fries
19%
Yogurt

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yogurt
Yogurt contains less Sodium (difference - 174mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yogurt
Yogurt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.219g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yogurt
Yogurt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.94g)
Which food is cheaper?
French fries
French fries is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French fries
French fries is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Yogurt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170894/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.