Noodles vs. French fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are noodles and french fries different?
- Noodles is richer in selenium, folate, and vitamin B1, while french fries are higher in vitamin B6, potassium, fiber, vitamin E, and vitamin K.
- Noodles covers your daily need for selenium, 42% more than french fries.
- French fries have a higher glycemic index (70) than noodles (50).
Noodles, egg, enriched, cooked 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 more IronIron | +81.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +30% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +27.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2555.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +66.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +50% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1423.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +26.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +64.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +70% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +248.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +180% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +882.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +44.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +120.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +708.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +43.2% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Selenium | 23.9µg | 0.9µg | 42% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.552g | 5.398g | 32% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046mg | 0.372mg | 25% |
| Fats | 2.07g | 14.73g | 19% |
| Potassium | 38mg | 579mg | 16% |
| Folate | 84µg | 30µg | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.581g | 5.969g | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 29mg | 0mg | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 0.17mg | 1.67mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1.2g | 3.8g | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.289mg | 0.17mg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 0.419g | 2.336g | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 11.2µg | 9% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 210mg | 9% |
| Calories | 138kcal | 312kcal | 9% |
| Iron | 1.47mg | 0.81mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.136mg | 0.039mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 76mg | 125mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.263mg | 0.58mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.077mg | 3.004mg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 4.7mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 25.16g | 41.44g | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.09µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 35mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.315mg | 0.247mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.098mg | 0.124mg | 3% |
| Protein | 4.54g | 3.43g | 2% |
| Choline | 25.7mg | 36.8mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.65mg | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 23.96g | 37.64g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 0.3g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.029g | 0.06g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.043mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.138mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.19mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.365mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.137mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.086mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.24mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.22mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.121mg | 0% | |
| 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 |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.54 g
Fats:
2.07 g
Carbs:
25.16 g
Water:
67.73 g
Other:
0.5 g
Protein:
3.43 g
Fats:
14.73 g
Carbs:
41.44 g
Water:
38.55 g
Other:
1.85 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +32.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +75.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +611.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +64.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +270% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.419 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.581 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.552 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.336 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.398 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -82.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +927.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +877.9% |
