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Yogurt parfait vs. French fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between yogurt parfait and french fries

  • Yogurt parfait has more vitamin B12, vitamin C, vitamin B2, and calcium, while french fries have more vitamin B3, potassium, fiber, vitamin B6, and vitamin E.
  • Yogurt parfait's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 37% higher.
  • French fries contain 6 times less calcium than yogurt parfait. Yogurt parfait contains 105mg of calcium, while french fries contain 18mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in yogurt parfait is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Yogurt parfait, lowfat, with fruit and granola 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 12% 32% 17% 18% 18% 24% 40% 6.4% 0% 21%
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 CalciumCalcium +483.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +78%
Contains less SodiumSodium -76.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +333.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +105.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +206.3%
Contains more IronIron +65.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +129.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +34.4%

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 48% 10% 5% 1.5% 18% 40% 13% 0% 54% 110% 4.3% 38% 6.5%
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 CVitamin C +204.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +343.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +70%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +568%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +142.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +320.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +59.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +558.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +209.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 16% 79%
Protein: 3.36 g
Fats: 1.01 g
Carbs: 15.86 g
Water: 78.98 g
Other: 0.79 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 WaterWater +104.9%
Contains more FatsFats +1358.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +161.3%
Contains more OtherOther +134.2%
~equal in Protein ~3.43g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
55% 32% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.525 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.307 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.122 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -77.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1844.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4324.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yogurt parfait French fries DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.88µg 0µg 37%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.122g 5.398g 35%
Fats 1.01g 14.73g 21%
Monounsaturated fat 0.307g 5.969g 14%
Vitamin B3 0.714mg 3.004mg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.58mg 12%
Fiber 1.1g 3.8g 11%
Vitamin B6 0.233mg 0.372mg 11%
Manganese 0.247mg 11%
Calories 84kcal 312kcal 11%
Potassium 189mg 579mg 11%
Vitamin C 14.3mg 4.7mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.173mg 0.039mg 10%
Carbs 15.86g 41.44g 9%
Vitamin E 0.25mg 1.67mg 9%
Calcium 105mg 18mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.17mg 8%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 11.2µg 8%
Saturated fat 0.525g 2.336g 8%
Copper 0.054mg 0.124mg 8%
Sodium 49mg 210mg 7%
Phosphorus 93mg 125mg 5%
Folate 51µg 30µg 5%
Selenium 3.9µg 0.9µg 5%
Choline 11.9mg 36.8mg 5%
Zinc 0.89mg 0.5mg 4%
Iron 0.49mg 0.81mg 4%
Magnesium 17mg 35mg 4%
Vitamin A 30µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU 1%
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg 1%
Protein 3.36g 3.43g 0%
Net carbs 14.76g 37.64g N/A
Sugar 11.68g 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
Yogurt parfait 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
27%
Yogurt parfait
27%
French fries
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Yogurt parfait
28%
French fries

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yogurt parfait
Yogurt parfait contains less Sodium (difference - 161mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yogurt parfait
Yogurt parfait is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.811g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yogurt parfait
Yogurt parfait is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.38g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
French fries
French fries is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Yogurt parfait - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170355/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.