Potato sticks vs. French fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between potato sticks and french fries
- French fries have less vitamin E, vitamin C, copper, potassium, iron, selenium, vitamin B3, and vitamin K than potato sticks.
- Potato sticks cover your daily need for vitamin E, 50% more than french fries.
- Potato sticks have 10 times more vitamin C than french fries. While potato sticks have 47.3mg of vitamin C, french fries have only 4.7mg.
- French fries have less saturated fat.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Snacks, potato sticks 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 | +82.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +113.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +180.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +154% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +98% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +37.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +71.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +800% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -66.8% |
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 | +906.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +445.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +197.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +59.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +97.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +77.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +43.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +16.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.7 g
Fats:
34.4 g
Carbs:
53.3 g
Water:
2.2 g
Other:
3.4 g
Protein:
3.43 g
Fats:
14.73 g
Carbs:
41.44 g
Water:
38.55 g
Other:
1.85 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +95.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +133.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +28.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +83.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1652.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.88 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.16 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
17.9 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 | +231.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -73.7% |
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Monounsaturated fat
~5.969g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 17.9g | 5.398g | 83% |
| Vitamin E | 9.11mg | 1.67mg | 50% |
| Vitamin C | 47.3mg | 4.7mg | 47% |
| Fats | 34.4g | 14.73g | 30% |
| Saturated fat | 8.88g | 2.336g | 30% |
| Copper | 0.315mg | 0.124mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 1237mg | 579mg | 19% |
| Iron | 2.27mg | 0.81mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 633mg | 210mg | 18% |
| Selenium | 8.1µg | 0.9µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.785mg | 3.004mg | 11% |
| Calories | 522kcal | 312kcal | 11% |
| Vitamin K | 22.1µg | 11.2µg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.423mg | 0.247mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 172mg | 125mg | 7% |
| Protein | 6.7g | 3.43g | 7% |
| Magnesium | 64mg | 35mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.096mg | 0.17mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.116mg | 0.039mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.99mg | 0.5mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 53.3g | 41.44g | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.403mg | 0.58mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.32mg | 0.372mg | 4% |
| Folate | 40µg | 30µg | 3% |
| Fiber | 3.4g | 3.8g | 2% |
| Net carbs | 49.9g | 37.64g | N/A |
| Calcium | 18mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.22g | 0.3g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.06g | N/A | |
| Choline | 34.9mg | 36.8mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.16g | 5.969g | 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 |
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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
53%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
28%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.08g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato sticks is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
French fries contains less Sodium (difference - 423mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
French fries is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.544g)
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.