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Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, unprepared vs. French fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, unprepared and French fries

  • Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, unprepared has more Vitamin C, however, French fries are richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin E, Fiber, Vitamin K, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus.
  • French fries covers your daily Vitamin B6 needs 15% more than Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, unprepared.
  • French fries have 4 times less Vitamin C than Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, unprepared. Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, unprepared has 17.3mg of Vitamin C, while French fries have 4.7mg.
  • French fries contain less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, unprepared 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 2.7% 36% 23% 31% 9.5% 36% 43% 21% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 25% 5.4% 51% 30% 41% 14% 54% 27% 32% 4.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +66.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +41.9%
Contains more IronIron +30.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +33.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +42.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +50.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -36.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +56.3%

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 58% 0.24% 2% 0% 25% 11% 38% 28% 41% 0% 5.5% 26% 12%
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 16% 0% 33% 0% 43% 9% 56% 35% 86% 0% 28% 23% 20%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +268.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +23.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1570%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +73.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +47.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +22.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +109%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +409.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +65%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 5% 25% 67% 2%
Protein: 2.24 g
Fats: 4.66 g
Carbs: 24.81 g
Water: 66.61 g
Other: 1.68 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 WaterWater +72.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +53.1%
Contains more FatsFats +216.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +67%
Contains more OtherOther +10.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 71% 7%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.005 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.164 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.303 g
17% 44% 39%
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 -57%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +88.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1681.5%

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, unprepared French fries
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, unprepared French fries Opinion
Calories 147kcal 312kcal French fries
Protein 2.24g 3.43g French fries
Fats 4.66g 14.73g French fries
Vitamin C 17.3mg 4.7mg Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, unprepared
Net carbs 22.91g 37.64g French fries
Carbs 24.81g 41.44g French fries
Magnesium 21mg 35mg French fries
Calcium 9mg 18mg French fries
Potassium 408mg 579mg French fries
Iron 0.62mg 0.81mg French fries
Sugar 0.2g 0.3g Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, unprepared
Fiber 1.9g 3.8g French fries
Copper 0.093mg 0.124mg French fries
Zinc 0.35mg 0.5mg French fries
Starch 17.39g Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, unprepared
Phosphorus 83mg 125mg French fries
Sodium 332mg 210mg French fries
Vitamin A 4IU 0IU Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, unprepared
Vitamin E 0.1mg 1.67mg French fries
Manganese 0.158mg 0.247mg French fries
Selenium 0.9µg French fries
Vitamin B1 0.098mg 0.17mg French fries
Vitamin B2 0.048mg 0.039mg Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, unprepared
Vitamin B3 2.038mg 3.004mg French fries
Vitamin B5 0.473mg 0.58mg French fries
Vitamin B6 0.178mg 0.372mg French fries
Vitamin K 2.2µg 11.2µg French fries
Folate 35µg 30µg Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, unprepared
Trans Fat 0.06g Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, unprepared
Choline 22.3mg 36.8mg French fries
Saturated Fat 1.005g 2.336g Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, unprepared
Monounsaturated Fat 3.164g 5.969g French fries
Polyunsaturated fat 0.303g 5.398g French fries
Tryptophan 0.02mg Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, unprepared
Threonine 0.078mg Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, unprepared
Isoleucine 0.078mg Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, unprepared
Leucine 0.131mg Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, unprepared
Lysine 0.132mg Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, unprepared
Methionine 0.036mg Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, unprepared
Phenylalanine 0.095mg Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, unprepared
Valine 0.124mg Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, unprepared
Histidine 0.046mg Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, unprepared
Omega-3 - ALA 0.019g 0.407g French fries
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g French fries
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.029g French fries
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.007g French fries
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.898g French fries

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, unprepared French fries
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, unprepared
27%
French fries
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, unprepared
28%
French fries

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, unprepared
Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, unprepared is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, unprepared
Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, unprepared is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.331g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, unprepared
Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, unprepared is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French fries
French fries contains less Sodium (difference - 122mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
French fries
French fries 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 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. Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, unprepared - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168442/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.