Pastry vs. French fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between pastry and french fries
- Pastry is higher in selenium, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, folate, and manganese, yet french fries are higher in vitamin B6, potassium, and vitamin B5.
- Pastry covers your daily selenium needs 42% more than french fries.
- Pastry contains 7 times more vitamin B2 than french fries. While pastry contains 0.283mg of vitamin B2, french fries contain only 0.039mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in french fries is lower.
- The glycemic index of pastry is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake 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 IronIron | +216% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +97.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2588.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +118.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +80% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +849.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +108.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -15.7% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +134.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +625.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +38.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +43.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +160% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +209.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1671.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +475% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.3 g
Fats:
38.1 g
Carbs:
45.1 g
Water:
8.5 g
Other:
1 g
Protein:
3.43 g
Fats:
14.73 g
Carbs:
41.44 g
Water:
38.55 g
Other:
1.85 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +112.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +158.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +353.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +85% |
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Carbs
~41.44g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
9.643 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
21.597 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.894 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.336 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.398 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +261.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -75.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +10.3% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 24.2µg | 0.9µg | 42% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 21.597g | 5.969g | 39% |
| Fats | 38.1g | 14.73g | 36% |
| Saturated fat | 9.643g | 2.336g | 33% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.021mg | 0.372mg | 27% |
| Iron | 2.56mg | 0.81mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.283mg | 0.039mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.398mg | 0.17mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 61mg | 579mg | 15% |
| Calories | 551kcal | 312kcal | 12% |
| Folate | 78µg | 30µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.58mg | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.488mg | 0.247mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 60mg | 125mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 3.8g | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 1.67mg | 8% |
| Protein | 7.3g | 3.43g | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.168mg | 3.004mg | 7% |
| Choline | 6.4mg | 36.8mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 35mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 4.7mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 16.1µg | 11.2µg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.894g | 5.398g | 3% |
| Sodium | 249mg | 210mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.114mg | 0.124mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 45.1g | 41.44g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 43.6g | 37.64g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.74g | 0.3g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.53mg | 0.5mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.06g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.085mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.196mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.272mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.508mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.142mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.129mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.362mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.308mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.156mg | 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
28%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
28%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.44g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French fries contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
French fries is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.307g)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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