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Praline vs. French fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between praline and french fries

  • Praline is richer in manganese, copper, zinc, and iron, yet french fries are richer in vitamin B6, vitamin B3, potassium, vitamin K, and vitamin E.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for praline is 62% higher.
  • Praline contains 4 times more copper than french fries. Praline contains 0.494mg of copper, while french fries contain 0.124mg.
  • Praline contains less sodium.
  • Praline has a lower glycemic index than french fries.

Food types used in this article are Candies, praline, prepared-from-recipe 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 35% 13% 19% 48% 165% 46% 45% 6.3% 219% 9.8%
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 +40%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +138.9%
Contains more IronIron +59.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +298.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +234%
Contains less SodiumSodium -77.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +581%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +166.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +20.2%

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 1% 0.33% 10% 0% 51% 12% 7.8% 20% 18% 0% 3.3% 4.5% 0%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +19.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +35.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1466.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +234%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +623.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +74.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +383.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +761.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 26% 60% 10%
Protein: 3.3 g
Fats: 25.9 g
Carbs: 59.59 g
Water: 10.36 g
Other: 0.85 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 FatsFats +75.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +43.8%
Contains more WaterWater +272.1%
Contains more OtherOther +117.6%
~equal in Protein ~3.43g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 59% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.224 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 14.683 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.778 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +146%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +44.1%
~equal in Saturated fat ~2.336g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Praline French fries
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Praline French fries DV% diff.
Manganese 1.682mg 0.247mg 62%
Copper 0.494mg 0.124mg 41%
Vitamin B6 0.077mg 0.372mg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 14.683g 5.969g 22%
Fats 25.9g 14.73g 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 7.778g 5.398g 16%
Vitamin B3 0.415mg 3.004mg 16%
Zinc 1.67mg 0.5mg 11%
Potassium 217mg 579mg 11%
Calories 485kcal 312kcal 9%
Vitamin E 0.5mg 1.67mg 8%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 11.2µg 8%
Choline 36.8mg 7%
Sodium 48mg 210mg 7%
Iron 1.29mg 0.81mg 6%
Folate 6µg 30µg 6%
Carbs 59.59g 41.44g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.332mg 0.58mg 5%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 4.7mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.203mg 0.17mg 3%
Magnesium 49mg 35mg 3%
Phosphorus 104mg 125mg 3%
Calcium 43mg 18mg 3%
Selenium 1.8µg 0.9µg 2%
Saturated fat 2.224g 2.336g 1%
Vitamin B2 0.053mg 0.039mg 1%
Fiber 3.5g 3.8g 1%
Protein 3.3g 3.43g 0%
Net carbs 56.09g 37.64g N/A
Sugar 55.79g 0.3g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.06g N/A
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 0g 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.898g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Praline French fries
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
10%
Praline
27%
French fries
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Praline
28%
French fries

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Praline
Praline contains less Sodium (difference - 162mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Praline
Praline is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.112g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Praline
Praline is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Praline
Praline is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 55.49g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French fries
French fries is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)

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. Praline - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168791/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.