Wasabi vs. French fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are wasabi and french fries different?
- Wasabi is richer in vitamin C, fiber, calcium, zinc, and magnesium, while french fries are higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, and phosphorus.
- Wasabi covers your daily need for vitamin C, 41% more than french fries.
- Wasabi contains 7 times more calcium than french fries. Wasabi contains 128mg of calcium, while french fries contain 18mg.
- Wasabi is lower in sodium.
- French fries have a higher glycemic index (70) than wasabi (41).
Wasabi, root, raw and Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil types were used in this article.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +97.1% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +611.1% |
Contains more IronIron | +27.2% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +25% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +224% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.9% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +58.3% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +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.
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +791.5% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +192.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +29.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +304.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +185.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +35.8% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +66.7% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin C | 41.9mg | 4.7mg | 41% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 5.398g | 36% | |
Fats | 0.63g | 14.73g | 22% |
Fiber | 7.8g | 3.8g | 16% |
Monounsaturated fat | 5.969g | 15% | |
Vitamin B3 | 0.743mg | 3.004mg | 14% |
Vitamin E | 1.67mg | 11% | |
Calcium | 128mg | 18mg | 11% |
Saturated fat | 2.336g | 11% | |
Zinc | 1.62mg | 0.5mg | 10% |
Calories | 109kcal | 312kcal | 10% |
Vitamin K | 11.2µg | 9% | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.274mg | 0.372mg | 8% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.203mg | 0.58mg | 8% |
Sodium | 17mg | 210mg | 8% |
Magnesium | 69mg | 35mg | 8% |
Choline | 36.8mg | 7% | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.114mg | 0.039mg | 6% |
Manganese | 0.391mg | 0.247mg | 6% |
Carbs | 23.54g | 41.44g | 6% |
Phosphorus | 80mg | 125mg | 6% |
Iron | 1.03mg | 0.81mg | 3% |
Folate | 18µg | 30µg | 3% |
Protein | 4.8g | 3.43g | 3% |
Copper | 0.155mg | 0.124mg | 3% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.131mg | 0.17mg | 3% |
Selenium | 0.9µg | 2% | |
Net carbs | 15.74g | 37.64g | N/A |
Potassium | 568mg | 579mg | 0% |
Sugar | 0.3g | N/A | |
Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg | 0% |
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 |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.8 g
Fats:
0.63 g
Carbs:
23.54 g
Water:
69.11 g
Other:
1.92 g
Protein:
3.43 g
Fats:
14.73 g
Carbs:
41.44 g
Water:
38.55 g
Other:
1.85 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +39.9% |
Contains more WaterWater | +79.3% |
Contains more FatsFats | +2238.1% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +76% |
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