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Romano cheese vs. French fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Romano cheese and French fries?

  • Romano cheese is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Selenium, and Zinc, while French fries are higher in Vitamin B6.
  • Romano cheese's daily need coverage for Calcium is 105% higher.
  • French fries are lower in Cholesterol.

We used Cheese, romano and Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil types in this comparison.

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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 Calcium +5811.1%
Contains more Magnesium +17.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +508%
Contains more Zinc +416%
Contains more Selenium +1511.1%
Contains more Potassium +573.3%
Contains less Sodium -85.3%
Contains more Copper +313.3%
Contains more Manganese +1135%
Equal in Iron - 0.81
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 320% 29% 30% 326% 8% 187% 71% 10% 3% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 31% 25% 54% 52% 28% 14% 42% 33% 5%
Contains more Calcium +5811.1%
Contains more Magnesium +17.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +508%
Contains more Zinc +416%
Contains more Selenium +1511.1%
Contains more Potassium +573.3%
Contains less Sodium -85.3%
Contains more Copper +313.3%
Contains more Manganese +1135%
Equal in Iron - 0.81

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +848.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +626.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +359.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3801.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +36.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +337.6%
Contains more Folate +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +409.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 25% 5% 15% 0% 10% 86% 2% 26% 20% 6% 140% 6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 34% 0% 16% 43% 9% 57% 35% 86% 23% 0% 28%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +848.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +626.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +359.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3801.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +36.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +337.6%
Contains more Folate +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +409.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +827.1%
Contains more Fats +82.9%
Contains more Other +263.2%
Contains more Carbs +1041.6%
Contains more Water +24.7%
32% 27% 4% 31% 7%
Protein: 31.8 g
Fats: 26.94 g
Carbs: 3.63 g
Water: 30.91 g
Other: 6.72 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 Protein +827.1%
Contains more Fats +82.9%
Contains more Other +263.2%
Contains more Carbs +1041.6%
Contains more Water +24.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +31.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +810.3%
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 17.115 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.593 g
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 2.336 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.398 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +31.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +810.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Romano cheese French fries Opinion
Net carbs 3.63g 37.64g French fries
Protein 31.8g 3.43g Romano cheese
Fats 26.94g 14.73g Romano cheese
Carbs 3.63g 41.44g French fries
Calories 387kcal 312kcal Romano cheese
Sugar 0.73g 0.3g French fries
Fiber 0g 3.8g French fries
Calcium 1064mg 18mg Romano cheese
Iron 0.77mg 0.81mg French fries
Magnesium 41mg 35mg Romano cheese
Phosphorus 760mg 125mg Romano cheese
Potassium 86mg 579mg French fries
Sodium 1433mg 210mg French fries
Zinc 2.58mg 0.5mg Romano cheese
Copper 0.03mg 0.124mg French fries
Manganese 0.02mg 0.247mg French fries
Selenium 14.5µg 0.9µg Romano cheese
Vitamin A 415IU 0IU Romano cheese
Vitamin A RAE 96µg 0µg Romano cheese
Vitamin E 0.23mg 1.67mg French fries
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU Romano cheese
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg Romano cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 4.7mg French fries
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.17mg French fries
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.039mg Romano cheese
Vitamin B3 0.077mg 3.004mg French fries
Vitamin B5 0.424mg 0.58mg French fries
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.372mg French fries
Folate 7µg 30µg French fries
Vitamin B12 1.12µg 0µg Romano cheese
Vitamin K 2.2µg 11.2µg French fries
Tryptophan 0.429mg Romano cheese
Threonine 1.171mg Romano cheese
Isoleucine 1.685mg Romano cheese
Leucine 3.071mg Romano cheese
Lysine 2.941mg Romano cheese
Methionine 0.852mg Romano cheese
Phenylalanine 1.71mg Romano cheese
Valine 2.183mg Romano cheese
Histidine 1.231mg Romano cheese
Cholesterol 104mg 0mg French fries
Trans Fat 0.06g Romano cheese
Saturated Fat 17.115g 2.336g French fries
Monounsaturated Fat 7.838g 5.969g Romano cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.593g 5.398g French fries
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g French fries
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.898g French fries
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g French fries
Omega-3 - ALA 0.407g French fries
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g French fries

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Romano cheese French fries
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
28%
Romano cheese
27%
French fries
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
Romano cheese
28%
French fries

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French fries
French fries contains less Sodium (difference - 1223mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 104mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
French fries
French fries is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.779g)
Which food is cheaper?
French fries
French fries is cheaper (difference - $4.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French fries
French fries is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Romano cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171249/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.