While potatoes are inherently healthy, the process of making French fries alters their nutritional profile significantly. Here are some key differences:
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Potatoes are rich in vitamins, potassium, and fiber, but frying them as French fries reduces these nutrients.
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Boiled or baked potatoes are low in calories, while French fries cooked in oil are high in calories.
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Plain potatoes are nearly fat-free, whereas French fries absorb unhealthy fats from frying oil.
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Potatoes have minimal sodium and additives, but French fries are often heavily salted and may contain additives.
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Boiled or baked potatoes have a moderate glycemic index, but French fries have a higher glycemic index due to frying.
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Cooking starchy foods such as potatoes at high temperatures forms acrylamide.
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