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Potato bread vs. French fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Potato bread and French fries different?

  • Potato bread is higher in Phosphorus, Folate, Iron, Calcium, Selenium, Fiber, and Zinc, however, French fries are richer in Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Phosphorus from Potato bread is 35% higher.
  • Potato bread contains 11 times more Selenium than French fries. While Potato bread contains 9.5µg of Selenium, French fries contain only 0.9µg.

Bread, potato and Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil are the varieties 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 Calcium +944.4%
Contains more Iron +177.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +195.2%
Contains more Potassium +24%
Contains more Zinc +188%
Contains more Selenium +955.6%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains less Sodium -44%
Contains more Copper +31.9%
Equal in Manganese - 0.247
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 85% 20% 159% 64% 49% 40% 32% 34% 52%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 31% 25% 54% 52% 28% 14% 42% 33% 5%
Contains more Calcium +944.4%
Contains more Iron +177.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +195.2%
Contains more Potassium +24%
Contains more Zinc +188%
Contains more Selenium +955.6%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains less Sodium -44%
Contains more Copper +31.9%
Equal in Manganese - 0.247

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 B1 +10.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +171.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.9%
Contains more Folate +320%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +255.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +140.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +60.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +64.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.17
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 10% 3% 0% 47% 25% 24% 50% 54% 95% 19% 17%
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 B1 +10.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +171.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.9%
Contains more Folate +320%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +255.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +140.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +60.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +64.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.17

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +264.4%
Contains more Carbs +13.6%
Contains more Other +102.7%
Contains more Fats +370.6%
Contains more Water +14.9%
13% 3% 47% 34% 4%
Protein: 12.5 g
Fats: 3.13 g
Carbs: 47.07 g
Water: 33.55 g
Other: 3.75 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 Protein +264.4%
Contains more Carbs +13.6%
Contains more Other +102.7%
Contains more Fats +370.6%
Contains more Water +14.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato bread French fries Opinion
Net carbs 40.77g 37.64g Potato bread
Protein 12.5g 3.43g Potato bread
Fats 3.13g 14.73g French fries
Carbs 47.07g 41.44g Potato bread
Calories 266kcal 312kcal French fries
Sugar 9.38g 0.3g French fries
Fiber 6.3g 3.8g Potato bread
Calcium 188mg 18mg Potato bread
Iron 2.25mg 0.81mg Potato bread
Magnesium 28mg 35mg French fries
Phosphorus 369mg 125mg Potato bread
Potassium 718mg 579mg Potato bread
Sodium 375mg 210mg French fries
Zinc 1.44mg 0.5mg Potato bread
Copper 0.094mg 0.124mg French fries
Manganese 0.253mg 0.247mg Potato bread
Selenium 9.5µg 0.9µg Potato bread
Vitamin A 89IU 0IU Potato bread
Vitamin A RAE 24µg 0µg Potato bread
Vitamin E 0.47mg 1.67mg French fries
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Potato bread
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Potato bread
Vitamin C 0mg 4.7mg French fries
Vitamin B1 0.188mg 0.17mg Potato bread
Vitamin B2 0.106mg 0.039mg Potato bread
Vitamin B3 1.25mg 3.004mg French fries
Vitamin B5 0.817mg 0.58mg Potato bread
Vitamin B6 0.232mg 0.372mg French fries
Folate 126µg 30µg Potato bread
Vitamin B12 0.15µg 0µg Potato bread
Vitamin K 6.8µg 11.2µg French fries
Tryptophan 0.081mg Potato bread
Threonine 0.224mg Potato bread
Isoleucine 0.268mg Potato bread
Leucine 0.44mg Potato bread
Lysine 0.311mg Potato bread
Methionine 0.112mg Potato bread
Phenylalanine 0.285mg Potato bread
Valine 0.305mg Potato bread
Histidine 0.143mg Potato bread
Trans Fat 0g 0.06g Potato bread
Saturated Fat 0g 2.336g Potato bread
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 5.969g French fries
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 5.398g French fries
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 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
Potato bread 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
29%
Potato bread
27%
French fries
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Potato bread
28%
French fries

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.336g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato bread
Potato bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French fries
French fries contains less Sodium (difference - 165mg)
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 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. Potato bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167943/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.