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Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, home-prepared, oven heated vs. Tomato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, home-prepared, oven heated and tomatoes

  • Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, home-prepared, oven heated has more vitamin B6, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B1, vitamin B5, potassium, and copper; however, tomatoes have more vitamin C.
  • Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, home-prepared, oven heated's daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 14% more.
  • Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, home-prepared, oven heated has 65 times more sodium than tomatoes. Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, home-prepared, oven heated has 324mg of sodium, while tomatoes have 5mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, home-prepared, oven heated and Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 3.6% 42% 21% 35% 9.5% 37% 42% 20% 2.2%
Tomato
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 3% 21% 10% 20% 4.6% 10% 0.65% 15% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +118.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +20%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +101.7%
Contains more IronIron +111.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +76.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +105.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +262.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +35.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.5%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 29% 0.3% 7.8% 0% 33% 7.4% 39% 28% 60% 0% 19% 17% 13%
Tomato
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 46% 50% 11% 0% 9.3% 4.4% 11% 5.3% 18% 0% 20% 11% 3.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +251.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +68.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +249.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +420.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +226.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +53.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +253.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +59.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +16560%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +38.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~7.9µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 5% 26% 64% 2%
Protein: 2.75 g
Fats: 5.48 g
Carbs: 25.55 g
Water: 64.44 g
Other: 1.78 g
Tomato
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4% 95%
Protein: 0.88 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3.89 g
Water: 94.52 g
Other: 0.51 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +212.5%
Contains more FatsFats +2640%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +556.8%
Contains more OtherOther +249%
Contains more WaterWater +46.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 44% 36%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.848 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.874 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.502 g
Tomato
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20% 22% 58%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.028 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.031 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.083 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +5945.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1709.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -96.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
98%
Starch: 23.2 g
Sucrose: 0.18 g
Glucose: 0.18 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Tomato
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48% 52%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.25 g
Fructose: 1.37 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +594.4%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, home-prepared, oven heated Tomato
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, home-prepared, oven heated Tomato Opinion
Calories 158kcal 18kcal Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, home-prepared, oven heated
Protein 2.75g 0.88g Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, home-prepared, oven heated
Fats 5.48g 0.2g Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, home-prepared, oven heated
Vitamin C 8.6mg 13.7mg Tomato
Net carbs 23.55g 2.69g Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, home-prepared, oven heated
Carbs 25.55g 3.89g Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, home-prepared, oven heated
Magnesium 24mg 11mg Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, home-prepared, oven heated
Calcium 12mg 10mg Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, home-prepared, oven heated
Potassium 478mg 237mg Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, home-prepared, oven heated
Iron 0.57mg 0.27mg Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, home-prepared, oven heated
Sugar 0.37g 2.63g Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, home-prepared, oven heated
Fiber 2g 1.2g Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, home-prepared, oven heated
Copper 0.104mg 0.059mg Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, home-prepared, oven heated
Zinc 0.35mg 0.17mg Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, home-prepared, oven heated
Starch 23.2g 0g Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, home-prepared, oven heated
Phosphorus 87mg 24mg Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, home-prepared, oven heated
Sodium 324mg 5mg Tomato
Vitamin A 5IU 833IU Tomato
Vitamin A 0µg 42µg Tomato
Vitamin E 0.39mg 0.54mg Tomato
Manganese 0.154mg 0.114mg Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, home-prepared, oven heated
Selenium 0.4µg 0µg Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, home-prepared, oven heated
Vitamin B1 0.13mg 0.037mg Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, home-prepared, oven heated
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0.019mg Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, home-prepared, oven heated
Vitamin B3 2.077mg 0.594mg Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, home-prepared, oven heated
Vitamin B5 0.463mg 0.089mg Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, home-prepared, oven heated
Vitamin B6 0.261mg 0.08mg Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, home-prepared, oven heated
Vitamin K 7.4µg 7.9µg Tomato
Folate 23µg 15µg Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, home-prepared, oven heated
Choline 23.7mg 6.7mg Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, home-prepared, oven heated
Saturated Fat 0.848g 0.028g Tomato
Monounsaturated fat 1.874g 0.031g Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, home-prepared, oven heated
Polyunsaturated fat 1.502g 0.083g Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, home-prepared, oven heated
Tryptophan 0.024mg 0.006mg Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, home-prepared, oven heated
Threonine 0.095mg 0.027mg Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, home-prepared, oven heated
Isoleucine 0.096mg 0.018mg Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, home-prepared, oven heated
Leucine 0.161mg 0.025mg Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, home-prepared, oven heated
Lysine 0.162mg 0.027mg Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, home-prepared, oven heated
Methionine 0.044mg 0.006mg Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, home-prepared, oven heated
Phenylalanine 0.117mg 0.027mg Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, home-prepared, oven heated
Valine 0.152mg 0.018mg Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, home-prepared, oven heated
Histidine 0.056mg 0.014mg Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, home-prepared, oven heated
Fructose 0g 1.37g Tomato
Omega-3 - ALA 0.223g Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, home-prepared, oven heated
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.012g Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, home-prepared, oven heated

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, home-prepared, oven heated Tomato
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
19%
Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, home-prepared, oven heated
15%
Tomato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, home-prepared, oven heated
9%
Tomato

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato
Tomato contains less Sodium (difference - 319mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tomato
Tomato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.82g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, home-prepared, oven heated
Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, home-prepared, oven heated is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.26g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, home-prepared, oven heated
Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, home-prepared, oven heated is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, home-prepared, oven heated
Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, home-prepared, oven heated is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, home-prepared, oven heated
Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, home-prepared, oven heated is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, home-prepared, oven heated - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169264/nutrients
  2. Tomato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170457/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.