Cottage cheese vs. French fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between cottage cheese and french fries
- Cottage cheese has more vitamin B12 and selenium; however, french fries are richer in vitamin B6, vitamin B3, fiber, potassium, vitamin B1, manganese, vitamin E, and copper.
- French fries cover your daily vitamin B6 needs 25% more than cottage cheese.
- French fries have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of french fries is 70, while the glycemic index of cottage cheese is 10.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd 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 more CalciumCalcium | +361.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +27.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +977.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +337.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +456.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1057.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +327.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +25% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -42.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +12250% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +317.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1987.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +529.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2934.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +708.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +150% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +100% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.123g | 5.398g | 35% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046mg | 0.372mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.099mg | 3.004mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.43µg | 0µg | 18% |
| Fats | 4.3g | 14.73g | 16% |
| Selenium | 9.7µg | 0.9µg | 16% |
| Protein | 11.12g | 3.43g | 15% |
| Fiber | 0g | 3.8g | 15% |
| Potassium | 104mg | 579mg | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.778g | 5.969g | 13% |
| Carbs | 3.38g | 41.44g | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.027mg | 0.17mg | 12% |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 1.67mg | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.002mg | 0.247mg | 11% |
| Calories | 98kcal | 312kcal | 11% |
| Copper | 0.029mg | 0.124mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.163mg | 0.039mg | 10% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 11.2µg | 9% |
| Iron | 0.07mg | 0.81mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 364mg | 210mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 83mg | 18mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 35mg | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 4.7mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 159mg | 125mg | 5% |
| Folate | 12µg | 30µg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 37µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Choline | 18.4mg | 36.8mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 1.718g | 2.336g | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.4mg | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.38g | 37.64g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 3IU | 0IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.67g | 0.3g | N/A |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.557mg | 0.58mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.06g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.147mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.5mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.591mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.116mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.934mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.269mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.577mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.748mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.326mg | 0% | |
| 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:
11.12 g
Fats:
4.3 g
Carbs:
3.38 g
Water:
79.79 g
Other:
1.41 g
Protein:
3.43 g
Fats:
14.73 g
Carbs:
41.44 g
Water:
38.55 g
Other:
1.85 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +224.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +107% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +242.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1126% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +31.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.718 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.123 g
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 | -26.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +667.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +4288.6% |
