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Garlic vs. French fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Garlic and French fries

  • Garlic has more Vitamin B6, Manganese, Vitamin C, Selenium, Copper, Calcium, and Iron, however, French fries are higher in Vitamin B3, and Vitamin E .
  • Garlic covers your daily need of Vitamin B6 66% more than French fries.
  • Garlic has 16 times more Selenium than French fries. While Garlic has 14.2µg of Selenium, French fries have only 0.9µg.
  • Garlic has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Garlic, raw and Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil.

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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 Calcium +905.6%
Contains more Iron +109.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.4%
Contains less Sodium -91.9%
Contains more Zinc +132%
Contains more Copper +141.1%
Contains more Manganese +576.9%
Contains more Selenium +1477.8%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Potassium +44.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 55% 64% 18% 66% 36% 3% 32% 100% 219% 78%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 31% 25% 54% 52% 28% 14% 42% 33% 5%
Contains more Calcium +905.6%
Contains more Iron +109.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.4%
Contains less Sodium -91.9%
Contains more Zinc +132%
Contains more Copper +141.1%
Contains more Manganese +576.9%
Contains more Selenium +1477.8%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Potassium +44.4%

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.
Garlic
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +563.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +182.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +232%
Contains more Vitamin E +1987.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +329.1%
Contains more Folate +900%
Contains more Vitamin K +558.8%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.58
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 2% 0% 105% 50% 26% 14% 36% 285% 3% 0% 5%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +563.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +182.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +232%
Contains more Vitamin E +1987.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +329.1%
Contains more Folate +900%
Contains more Vitamin K +558.8%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.58

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +85.4%
Contains more Water +52%
Contains more Fats +2846%
Contains more Carbs +25.3%
Contains more Other +23.3%
6% 33% 59%
Protein: 6.36 g
Fats: 0.5 g
Carbs: 33.06 g
Water: 58.58 g
Other: 1.5 g
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
Contains more Protein +85.4%
Contains more Water +52%
Contains more Fats +2846%
Contains more Carbs +25.3%
Contains more Other +23.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +54163.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2067.9%
26% 3% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.089 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.249 g
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 2.336 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.398 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +54163.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2067.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Garlic French fries
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Garlic French fries Opinion
Net carbs 30.96g 37.64g French fries
Protein 6.36g 3.43g Garlic
Fats 0.5g 14.73g French fries
Carbs 33.06g 41.44g French fries
Calories 149kcal 312kcal French fries
Sugar 1g 0.3g French fries
Fiber 2.1g 3.8g French fries
Calcium 181mg 18mg Garlic
Iron 1.7mg 0.81mg Garlic
Magnesium 25mg 35mg French fries
Phosphorus 153mg 125mg Garlic
Potassium 401mg 579mg French fries
Sodium 17mg 210mg Garlic
Zinc 1.16mg 0.5mg Garlic
Copper 0.299mg 0.124mg Garlic
Manganese 1.672mg 0.247mg Garlic
Selenium 14.2µg 0.9µg Garlic
Vitamin A 9IU 0IU Garlic
Vitamin E 0.08mg 1.67mg French fries
Vitamin C 31.2mg 4.7mg Garlic
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.17mg Garlic
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.039mg Garlic
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 3.004mg French fries
Vitamin B5 0.596mg 0.58mg Garlic
Vitamin B6 1.235mg 0.372mg Garlic
Folate 3µg 30µg French fries
Vitamin K 1.7µg 11.2µg French fries
Tryptophan 0.066mg Garlic
Threonine 0.157mg Garlic
Isoleucine 0.217mg Garlic
Leucine 0.308mg Garlic
Lysine 0.273mg Garlic
Methionine 0.076mg Garlic
Phenylalanine 0.183mg Garlic
Valine 0.291mg Garlic
Histidine 0.113mg Garlic
Trans Fat 0g 0.06g Garlic
Saturated Fat 0.089g 2.336g Garlic
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 5.969g French fries
Polyunsaturated fat 0.249g 5.398g 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
Garlic French fries
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
43%
Garlic
27%
French fries
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Garlic
28%
French fries

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Garlic
Garlic contains less Sodium (difference - 193mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Garlic
Garlic is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.247g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Garlic
Garlic is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Garlic
Garlic is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.7g)
Which food is cheaper?
French fries
French fries is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Garlic - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169230/nutrients
  2. French fries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170698/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.