Potato vs. French fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between potatoes and french fries
- Potatoes have more vitamin C; however, french fries have more vitamin E, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, phosphorus, vitamin K, and fiber.
- French fries' daily need coverage for saturated fat is 12% more.
- Potatoes have 2 times more vitamin C than french fries. Potatoes have 9.6mg of vitamin C, while french fries have 4.7mg.
- Potatoes are lower in sodium.
- Potatoes have a higher glycemic index than french fries.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Potatoes, baked, flesh, and skin, without salt 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 | +33.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +25% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +20% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +38.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +78.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +12.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +125% |
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 | +104.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +23.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +4075% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +165.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +113% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +54.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +19.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +460% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +148.6% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.057g | 5.398g | 36% |
| Fats | 0.13g | 14.73g | 22% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.003g | 5.969g | 15% |
| Calories | 93kcal | 312kcal | 11% |
| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 1.67mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.41mg | 3.004mg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 0.034g | 2.336g | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.064mg | 0.17mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 10mg | 210mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 70mg | 125mg | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 2µg | 11.2µg | 8% |
| Carbs | 21.15g | 41.44g | 7% |
| Starch | 17.27g | 7% | |
| Fiber | 2.2g | 3.8g | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.311mg | 0.372mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 9.6mg | 4.7mg | 5% |
| Choline | 14.8mg | 36.8mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.376mg | 0.58mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.08mg | 0.81mg | 3% |
| Protein | 2.5g | 3.43g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 28mg | 35mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.219mg | 0.247mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 0.9µg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.36mg | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.048mg | 0.039mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.118mg | 0.124mg | 1% |
| Folate | 28µg | 30µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 535mg | 579mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 18.95g | 37.64g | N/A |
| Calcium | 15mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.18g | 0.3g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.06g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.025mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.081mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.08mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.119mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.13mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.038mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.099mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.125mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.042mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.34g | 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:
2.5 g
Fats:
0.13 g
Carbs:
21.15 g
Water:
74.89 g
Other:
1.33 g
Protein:
3.43 g
Fats:
14.73 g
Carbs:
41.44 g
Water:
38.55 g
Other:
1.85 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +94.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +37.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +11230.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +95.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +39.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.034 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.057 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 | -98.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +198866.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +9370.2% |
