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Sweet potato vs. French fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Sweet potato and French fries

  • Sweet potato is higher in Vitamin A RAE, yet French fries are higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin E , Vitamin K, Vitamin B1, and Potassium.
  • Sweet potato covers your daily Vitamin A RAE needs 79% more than French fries.
  • The amount of Sodium in Sweet potato is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Sweet potato, raw, 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.
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains less Sodium -73.8%
Contains more Copper +21.8%
Contains more Iron +32.8%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Phosphorus +166%
Contains more Potassium +71.8%
Contains more Zinc +66.7%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Equal in Manganese - 0.247
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 23% 18% 21% 30% 8% 9% 51% 34% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 31% 25% 54% 52% 28% 14% 42% 33% 5%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains less Sodium -73.8%
Contains more Copper +21.8%
Contains more Iron +32.8%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Phosphorus +166%
Contains more Potassium +71.8%
Contains more Zinc +66.7%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Equal in Manganese - 0.247

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +56.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +37.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +542.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +95.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +117.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +439.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +78%
Contains more Folate +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +522.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 852% 6% 0% 8% 20% 15% 11% 48% 49% 9% 0% 5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 34% 0% 16% 43% 9% 57% 35% 86% 23% 0% 28%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +56.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +37.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +542.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +95.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +117.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +439.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +78%
Contains more Folate +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +522.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +100.5%
Contains more Protein +118.5%
Contains more Fats +29360%
Contains more Carbs +106%
Contains more Other +88.8%
20% 77%
Protein: 1.57 g
Fats: 0.05 g
Carbs: 20.12 g
Water: 77.28 g
Other: 0.98 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 Water +100.5%
Contains more Protein +118.5%
Contains more Fats +29360%
Contains more Carbs +106%
Contains more Other +88.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +596800%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +38457.1%
55% 3% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.001 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.014 g
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 2.336 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.398 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +596800%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +38457.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sweet potato French fries Opinion
Net carbs 17.12g 37.64g French fries
Protein 1.57g 3.43g French fries
Fats 0.05g 14.73g French fries
Carbs 20.12g 41.44g French fries
Calories 86kcal 312kcal French fries
Starch 12.65g Sweet potato
Fructose 0.7g Sweet potato
Sugar 4.18g 0.3g French fries
Fiber 3g 3.8g French fries
Calcium 30mg 18mg Sweet potato
Iron 0.61mg 0.81mg French fries
Magnesium 25mg 35mg French fries
Phosphorus 47mg 125mg French fries
Potassium 337mg 579mg French fries
Sodium 55mg 210mg Sweet potato
Zinc 0.3mg 0.5mg French fries
Copper 0.151mg 0.124mg Sweet potato
Manganese 0.258mg 0.247mg Sweet potato
Selenium 0.6µg 0.9µg French fries
Vitamin A 14187IU 0IU Sweet potato
Vitamin A RAE 709µg 0µg Sweet potato
Vitamin E 0.26mg 1.67mg French fries
Vitamin C 2.4mg 4.7mg French fries
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.17mg French fries
Vitamin B2 0.061mg 0.039mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B3 0.557mg 3.004mg French fries
Vitamin B5 0.8mg 0.58mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B6 0.209mg 0.372mg French fries
Folate 11µg 30µg French fries
Vitamin K 1.8µg 11.2µg French fries
Tryptophan 0.031mg Sweet potato
Threonine 0.083mg Sweet potato
Isoleucine 0.055mg Sweet potato
Leucine 0.092mg Sweet potato
Lysine 0.066mg Sweet potato
Methionine 0.029mg Sweet potato
Phenylalanine 0.089mg Sweet potato
Valine 0.086mg Sweet potato
Histidine 0.031mg Sweet potato
Trans Fat 0g 0.06g Sweet potato
Saturated Fat 0.018g 2.336g Sweet potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.001g 5.969g French fries
Polyunsaturated fat 0.014g 5.398g French fries
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.007g French fries
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.898g French fries
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g French fries
Omega-3 - ALA 0.407g French fries
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g French fries

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sweet potato French fries
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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
85%
Sweet potato
27%
French fries
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Sweet potato
28%
French fries

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato contains less Sodium (difference - 155mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.318g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.88g)
Which food is cheaper?
French fries
French fries is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
French fries
French fries is relatively richer in minerals
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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (70)

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. Sweet potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168482/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.