Water vs. French fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between water and french fries
- The amount of phosphorus, potassium, fiber, copper, manganese, iron, and magnesium in french fries is higher than in water.
- French fries cover your daily phosphorus needs 18% more than water.
- Water contains less sodium.
- French fries have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of french fries is 70, while the glycemic index of water is 0.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Beverages, water, tap, well 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 less SodiumSodium | -97.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +3400% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +500% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +675% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +4900% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
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.
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.398g | 36% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.372mg | 29% | |
| Fats | 0g | 14.73g | 23% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.004mg | 19% | |
| Phosphorus | 0mg | 125mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 0mg | 579mg | 17% |
| Calories | 0kcal | 312kcal | 16% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.969g | 15% | |
| Fiber | 0g | 3.8g | 15% |
| Carbs | 0g | 41.44g | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.17mg | 14% | |
| Copper | 0.016mg | 0.124mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.58mg | 12% | |
| Saturated fat | 2.336g | 11% | |
| Vitamin E | 1.67mg | 11% | |
| Manganese | 0mg | 0.247mg | 11% |
| Iron | 0mg | 0.81mg | 10% |
| Vitamin K | 11.2µg | 9% | |
| Sodium | 5mg | 210mg | 9% |
| Folate | 30µg | 8% | |
| Magnesium | 1mg | 35mg | 8% |
| Protein | 0g | 3.43g | 7% |
| Choline | 36.8mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin C | 4.7mg | 5% | |
| Zinc | 0.01mg | 0.5mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.039mg | 3% | |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 3mg | 18mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 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 |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
99.9 g
Other:
0.1 g
Protein:
3.43 g
Fats:
14.73 g
Carbs:
41.44 g
Water:
38.55 g
Other:
1.85 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +159.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1750% |
