Fried Egg vs. Fries
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Fried Egg and Fries
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
fried egg
versus
fries
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in fried egg and fries:
- Both fries and fried egg are high in calories.
- Fried egg is a great source of Vitamin D.
- Fried egg is an excellent source of Vitamin A, calcium and protein.
- Fry has more thiamin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, fried egg contains more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
- Fry is an excellent source of dietary fiber and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Fried Egg (Egg, whole, cooked, fried) and Fries (Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both fries and fried egg are high in calories. Fry has 59% more calories than fried egg - fry has 312 calories per 100 grams and fried egg has 196 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, fried egg is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to fries per calorie. Fried egg has a macronutrient ratio of 29:2:70 and for fries, 4:53:43 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Fried Egg | Fries | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 29% | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 2% | 53% |
| Fat | 70% | 43% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Fry is high in carbohydrates and fried egg has 98% less carbohydrates than fry - fry has 41.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and fried egg has 0.83g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Fry is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than fried egg - fry has 3.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and fried egg does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Fries and fried egg contain similar amounts of sugar - fry has 0.3g of sugar per 100 grams and fried egg has 0.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Fried egg is an excellent source of protein and it has 297% more protein than fry - fry has 3.4g of protein per 100 grams and fried egg has 13.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Fry has 46% less saturated fat than fried egg - fry has 2.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and fried egg has 4.3g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both fries and fried egg are low in trans fat - fry has 0.06g of trans fat per 100 grams and fried egg has 0.04g of trans fat.
cholesterol
Fried egg is high in cholesterol and fry has less cholesterol than fried egg - fried egg has 401mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and fry does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Fry has more Vitamin C than fried egg - fry has 4.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and fried egg does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Fried egg is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than fry - fried egg has 219ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and fry does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Fried egg is a great source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than fry - fried egg has 88iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and fry does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Fries and fried egg contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - fry has 1.7mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and fried egg has 1.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Fries and fried egg contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - fry has 11.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and fried egg has 5.6ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Fry has more thiamin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, fried egg contains more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12. Both fried egg and fries contain significant amounts of folate.
| Fried Egg | Fries | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.044 MG | 0.17 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.495 MG | 0.039 MG |
| Niacin | 0.082 MG | 3.004 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.66 MG | 0.58 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.184 MG | 0.372 MG |
| Folate | 51 UG | 30 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.97 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Fried egg is an excellent source of calcium and it has 244% more calcium than fry - fry has 18mg of calcium per 100 grams and fried egg has 62mg of calcium.
iron
Fried egg has 133% more iron than fry - fry has 0.81mg of iron per 100 grams and fried egg has 1.9mg of iron.
potassium
Fry is an excellent source of potassium and it has 281% more potassium than fried egg - fry has 579mg of potassium per 100 grams and fried egg has 152mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, fry has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than fried egg per 100 grams, however, fried egg contains more dha than fry per 100 grams.
| Fried Egg | Fries | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.137 G | 0.436 G |
| DHA | 0.063 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.007 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.207 G | 0.436 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both fried egg and fries contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Fried Egg | Fries | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.029 G |
| linoleic acid | 2.781 G | 4.948 G |
| Total | 2.781 G | 4.977 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
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| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does fries or fried egg contain more calories in 100 grams?Both fries and fried egg are high in calories. Fry has 60% more calories than fried egg - fry has 312 calories in 100g and fried egg has 196 calories.
Does fries or fried egg have more carbohydrates?
By weight, fry is high in carbohydrates and fried egg has 100% fewer carbohydrates than fry - fry has 41.4g of carbs for 100g and fried egg has 0.83g of carbohydrates.
Does fries or fried egg contain more calcium?
Fried egg is a rich source of calcium and it has 240% more calcium than fry - fry has 18mg of calcium in 100 grams and fried egg has 62mg of calcium.
Does fries or fried egg contain more potassium?
Fry is a rich source of potassium and it has 280% more potassium than fried egg - fry has 579mg of potassium in 100 grams and fried egg has 152mg of potassium.