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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.
Contains more Iron +1057.1%
Contains more Magnesium +218.2%
Contains more Potassium +310.6%
Contains more Copper +629.4%
Contains more Manganese +2644.4%
Contains more Calcium +511.1%
Contains less Sodium -82.9%
Contains more Selenium +977.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 135
Equal in Zinc - 0.52
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 33% 3% 8% 58% 13% 5% 15% 6% 2% 53%
Contains more Iron +1057.1%
Contains more Magnesium +218.2%
Contains more Potassium +310.6%
Contains more Copper +629.4%
Contains more Manganese +2644.4%
Contains more Calcium +511.1%
Contains less Sodium -82.9%
Contains more Selenium +977.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 135
Equal in Zinc - 0.52

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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Yogurt
Contains more Vitamin E +16600%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +639.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1344.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +75.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +490.5%
Contains more Folate +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +612.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 1% 1% 0% 0% 6% 65% 4% 20% 15% 6% 94% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +16600%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +639.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1344.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +75.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +490.5%
Contains more Folate +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +612.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +3676.9%
Contains more Carbs +1051.1%
Contains more Other +156.9%
Contains more Protein +197.1%
Contains more Water +120.8%
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
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 Fats +3676.9%
Contains more Carbs +1051.1%
Contains more Other +156.9%
Contains more Protein +197.1%
Contains more Water +120.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11162.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +44883.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95%
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 2.336 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.398 g
64% 29% 7%
Saturated Fat: 0.117 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.012 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11162.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +44883.3%
Contains less Saturated 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 Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
French fries Yogurt
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
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 Sugar?
French fries
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.94g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
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.