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% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| 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 |
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% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~5.969g
