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Truffle vs. French fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between truffle and french fries?

  • Truffle is richer in fiber, selenium, manganese, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, calcium, and magnesium, while french fries are higher in vitamin B6 and vitamin B1.
  • Truffle's daily need coverage for fiber is 265% higher.
  • French fries have 48 times less selenium than truffle. Truffle has 43.4µg of selenium, while french fries have 0.9µg.
  • French fries have a higher glycemic index (70) than truffle (45).

We used Fungi, Cloud ears, dried and Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil types in this comparison.

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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.
Truffle
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 59% 48% 67% 221% 61% 36% 79% 4.6% 254% 237%
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 +137.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +783.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +30.2%
Contains more IronIron +625.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +47.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +164%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +47.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +689.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4722.2%

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 3.8% 195% 118% 29% 26% 0% 0% 29% 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 B2Vitamin B2 +2064.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +108.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1033.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +20.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +232.1%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 73% 15% 2%
Protein: 9.25 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 73.01 g
Water: 14.8 g
Other: 2.21 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 ProteinProtein +169.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +76.2%
Contains more OtherOther +19.5%
Contains more FatsFats +1917.8%
Contains more WaterWater +160.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Truffle French fries DV% diff.
Fiber 70.1g 3.8g 265%
Selenium 43.4µg 0.9µg 77%
Manganese 1.951mg 0.247mg 74%
Iron 5.88mg 0.81mg 63%
Vitamin B2 0.844mg 0.039mg 62%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.398g 36%
Fats 0.73g 14.73g 22%
Vitamin B6 0.112mg 0.372mg 20%
Vitamin B3 6.267mg 3.004mg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 5.969g 15%
Calcium 159mg 18mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.17mg 13%
Protein 9.25g 3.43g 12%
Vitamin E 1.67mg 11%
Saturated fat 2.336g 11%
Carbs 73.01g 41.44g 11%
Magnesium 83mg 35mg 11%
Vitamin K 11.2µg 9%
Sodium 35mg 210mg 8%
Phosphorus 184mg 125mg 8%
Choline 36.8mg 7%
Copper 0.183mg 0.124mg 7%
Zinc 1.32mg 0.5mg 7%
Potassium 754mg 579mg 5%
Vitamin C 0mg 4.7mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.481mg 0.58mg 2%
Folate 38µg 30µg 2%
Calories 284kcal 312kcal 1%
Net carbs 2.91g 37.64g N/A
Sugar 0.3g N/A
Trans fat 0g 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 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.898g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Truffle 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
31%
Truffle
27%
French fries
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
107%
Truffle
28%
French fries

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Truffle
Truffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Truffle
Truffle contains less Sodium (difference - 175mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Truffle
Truffle is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.336g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Truffle
Truffle is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Truffle
Truffle 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 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. Truffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168581/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.