Parsley vs. French fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between parsley and french fries
- Parsley is higher in vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, iron, folate, and calcium, yet french fries are higher in vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and phosphorus.
- Parsley covers your daily vitamin K needs 1357% more than french fries.
- The amount of saturated fat in parsley is lower.
- The glycemic index of parsley is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Parsley, fresh 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +42.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +666.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +665.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +20.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +114% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -73.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +115.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +54.4% |
| 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 CVitamin C | +2729.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +151.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +14542.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +406.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +122.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +97.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +128.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +45% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +313.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +187.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.97 g
Fats:
0.79 g
Carbs:
6.33 g
Water:
87.71 g
Other:
2.2 g
Protein:
3.43 g
Fats:
14.73 g
Carbs:
41.44 g
Water:
38.55 g
Other:
1.85 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +127.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +18.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +15.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1764.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +554.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.132 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.124 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 | -94.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1923.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +4253.2% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 1640µg | 11.2µg | 1357% |
| Vitamin C | 133mg | 4.7mg | 143% |
| Iron | 6.2mg | 0.81mg | 67% |
| Vitamin A | 421µg | 0µg | 47% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.124g | 5.398g | 35% |
| Folate | 152µg | 30µg | 31% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.372mg | 22% |
| Fats | 0.79g | 14.73g | 21% |
| Calories | 36kcal | 312kcal | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.295g | 5.969g | 14% |
| Carbs | 6.33g | 41.44g | 12% |
| Calcium | 138mg | 18mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.313mg | 3.004mg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 0.132g | 2.336g | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 58mg | 125mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.086mg | 0.17mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 56mg | 210mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.75mg | 1.67mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 1.07mg | 0.5mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.098mg | 0.039mg | 5% |
| Choline | 12.8mg | 36.8mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.4mg | 0.58mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 50mg | 35mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.16mg | 0.247mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.124mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 3.3g | 3.8g | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.1µg | 0.9µg | 1% |
| Protein | 2.97g | 3.43g | 1% |
| Potassium | 554mg | 579mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.03g | 37.64g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.85g | 0.3g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.06g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.045mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.122mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.118mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.204mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.181mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.042mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.145mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.172mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.061mg | 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 |
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
379%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
28%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsley contains less Sodium (difference - 154mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Parsley is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.204g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parsley is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.55g)
Which food is cheaper?
French fries is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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