Icing vs. French fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are icing and french fries different?
- Icing is richer in vitamin B2, while french fries are higher in vitamin B6, vitamin B3, potassium, phosphorus, fiber, copper, vitamin B1, manganese, and vitamin B5.
- French fries cover your daily need for vitamin B6, 29% more than icing.
- Icing contains 8 times more vitamin B2 than french fries. Icing contains 0.302mg of vitamin B2, while french fries contain 0.039mg.
- French fries have a higher glycemic index (70) than icing (51).
Frostings, vanilla, creamy, ready-to-eat and Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil types were used 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.
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -12.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +3400% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +500% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1602.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +406.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +614.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +594.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +800% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +674.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +16.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1265.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +954.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +275% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1500% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
16.23 g
Carbs:
67.89 g
Water:
15.07 g
Other:
0.81 g
Protein:
3.43 g
Fats:
14.73 g
Carbs:
41.44 g
Water:
38.55 g
Other:
1.85 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +63.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +155.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +128.4% |
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Fats
~14.73g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.974 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
7.951 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.336 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.398 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +47.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -21.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +22.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.372mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.302mg | 0.039mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.22mg | 3.004mg | 17% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 7.951g | 5.398g | 17% |
| Potassium | 34mg | 579mg | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 18mg | 125mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 0g | 3.8g | 15% |
| Copper | 0mg | 0.124mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.01mg | 0.17mg | 13% |
| Manganese | 0mg | 0.247mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.055mg | 0.58mg | 11% |
| Carbs | 67.89g | 41.44g | 9% |
| Iron | 0.16mg | 0.81mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 1mg | 35mg | 8% |
| Protein | 0g | 3.43g | 7% |
| Folate | 8µg | 30µg | 6% |
| Choline | 2.3mg | 36.8mg | 6% |
| Calories | 418kcal | 312kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 4.7mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.07mg | 0.5mg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 2.974g | 2.336g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.86g | 5.969g | 3% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 18mg | 2% |
| Fats | 16.23g | 14.73g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 13µg | 11.2µg | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.1µg | 0.9µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 1.53mg | 1.67mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 184mg | 210mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 67.89g | 37.64g | N/A |
| Sugar | 63.1g | 0.3g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.06g | 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 |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
12%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
28%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Icing contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Icing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 62.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
French fries is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.638g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
French fries is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French fries is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)