French toast vs. French fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between french toast and french fries?

French toast is higher in selenium, vitamin B2, vitamin B12, iron, and vitamin A; however, french fries are richer in vitamin B6, potassium, and vitamin B3.
French toast's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 39% more.
French fries have less cholesterol.

We used French toast, prepared from recipe, made with low fat (2%) milk and Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil types 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.

French toast

French fries

Contains more CalciumCalcium	+455.6%
Contains more IronIron	+106.2%
Contains more ZincZinc	+34%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium	+2133.3%

Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium	+105.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium	+332.1%
Contains more CopperCopper	+113.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium	-56.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese	+31.4%

~equal in Phosphorus ~125mg

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.

French toast

French fries

Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A	+∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1	+20%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2	+723.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12	+∞%
Contains more FolateFolate	+43.3%

Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C	+1466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3	+84.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6	+402.7%

~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.58mg

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient			DV% diff.
Cholesterol	116mg	0mg	39%
Selenium	20.1µg	0.9µg	35%
Vitamin B6	0.074mg	0.372mg	23%
Vitamin B2	0.321mg	0.039mg	22%
Polyunsaturated fat	2.594g	5.398g	19%
Fiber		3.8g	15%
Vitamin A	124µg	0µg	14%
Vitamin B12	0.31µg	0µg	13%
Potassium	134mg	579mg	13%
Sodium	479mg	210mg	12%
Vitamin E		1.67mg	11%
Iron	1.67mg	0.81mg	11%
Protein	7.7g	3.43g	9%
Vitamin B3	1.628mg	3.004mg	9%
Vitamin K		11.2µg	9%
Calcium	100mg	18mg	8%
Copper	0.058mg	0.124mg	7%
Choline		36.8mg	7%
Fats	10.8g	14.73g	6%
Carbs	25g	41.44g	5%
Vitamin C	0.3mg	4.7mg	5%
Monounsaturated fat	4.524g	5.969g	4%
Calories	229kcal	312kcal	4%
Magnesium	17mg	35mg	4%
Vitamin B1	0.204mg	0.17mg	3%
Manganese	0.188mg	0.247mg	3%
Folate	43µg	30µg	3%
Zinc	0.67mg	0.5mg	2%
Saturated fat	2.723g	2.336g	2%
Vitamin B5	0.549mg	0.58mg	1%
Phosphorus	117mg	125mg	1%
Net carbs	25g	37.64g	N/A
Sugar		0.3g	N/A
Trans fat		0.06g	N/A
Tryptophan	0.094mg		0%
Threonine	0.305mg		0%
Isoleucine	0.375mg		0%
Leucine	0.621mg		0%
Lysine	0.413mg		0%
Methionine	0.188mg		0%
Phenylalanine	0.389mg		0%
Valine	0.419mg		0%
Histidine	0.179mg		0%
Omega-3 - EPA	0.001g	0g	N/A
Omega-3 - DHA	0.01g	0g	N/A
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