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Ice cream vs. French fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Ice cream and French fries

  • Ice cream has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin A RAE, however, French fries are higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Fiber, Copper, and Potassium.
  • French fries covers your daily need of Vitamin B6 25% more than Ice cream.
  • French fries have less Cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Ice creams, vanilla 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 +611.1%
Contains less Sodium -61.9%
Contains more Zinc +38%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Contains more Iron +800%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +19%
Contains more Potassium +191%
Contains more Copper +439.1%
Contains more Manganese +2987.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 4% 10% 45% 18% 11% 19% 8% 2% 10%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 31% 25% 54% 52% 28% 14% 42% 33% 5%
Contains more Calcium +611.1%
Contains less Sodium -61.9%
Contains more Zinc +38%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Contains more Iron +800%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +19%
Contains more Potassium +191%
Contains more Copper +439.1%
Contains more Manganese +2987.5%

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +515.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +456.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +683.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +314.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2489.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +675%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin K +3633.3%
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 26% 6% 6% 2% 11% 56% 3% 35% 12% 4% 49% 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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +515.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +456.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +683.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +314.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2489.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +675%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin K +3633.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.58

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +58.2%
Contains more Fats +33.9%
Contains more Carbs +75.6%
Contains more Other +105.6%
Equal in Protein - 3.43
4% 11% 24% 61%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 23.6 g
Water: 61 g
Other: 0.9 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 Water +58.2%
Contains more Fats +33.9%
Contains more Carbs +75.6%
Contains more Other +105.6%
Equal in Protein - 3.43

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +101%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1094.2%
66% 29% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.452 g
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 2.336 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.398 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +101%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1094.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ice cream French fries Opinion
Net carbs 22.9g 37.64g French fries
Protein 3.5g 3.43g Ice cream
Fats 11g 14.73g French fries
Carbs 23.6g 41.44g French fries
Calories 207kcal 312kcal French fries
Sugar 21.22g 0.3g French fries
Fiber 0.7g 3.8g French fries
Calcium 128mg 18mg Ice cream
Iron 0.09mg 0.81mg French fries
Magnesium 14mg 35mg French fries
Phosphorus 105mg 125mg French fries
Potassium 199mg 579mg French fries
Sodium 80mg 210mg Ice cream
Zinc 0.69mg 0.5mg Ice cream
Copper 0.023mg 0.124mg French fries
Manganese 0.008mg 0.247mg French fries
Selenium 1.8µg 0.9µg Ice cream
Vitamin A 421IU 0IU Ice cream
Vitamin A RAE 118µg 0µg Ice cream
Vitamin E 0.3mg 1.67mg French fries
Vitamin D 8IU 0IU Ice cream
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Ice cream
Vitamin C 0.6mg 4.7mg French fries
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.17mg French fries
Vitamin B2 0.24mg 0.039mg Ice cream
Vitamin B3 0.116mg 3.004mg French fries
Vitamin B5 0.581mg 0.58mg Ice cream
Vitamin B6 0.048mg 0.372mg French fries
Folate 5µg 30µg French fries
Vitamin B12 0.39µg 0µg Ice cream
Vitamin K 0.3µg 11.2µg French fries
Tryptophan 0.045mg Ice cream
Threonine 0.146mg Ice cream
Isoleucine 0.195mg Ice cream
Leucine 0.316mg Ice cream
Lysine 0.258mg Ice cream
Methionine 0.081mg Ice cream
Phenylalanine 0.157mg Ice cream
Valine 0.217mg Ice cream
Histidine 0.088mg Ice cream
Cholesterol 44mg 0mg French fries
Trans Fat 0.06g Ice cream
Saturated Fat 6.79g 2.336g French fries
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Ice cream
Monounsaturated Fat 2.969g 5.969g French fries
Polyunsaturated fat 0.452g 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
Ice cream 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
17%
Ice cream
27%
French fries
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Ice cream
28%
French fries

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice cream
Ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 130mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ice cream
Ice cream is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.92g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
French fries
French fries is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.454g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
French fries
French fries is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167575/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.