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Cheese sandwich vs. French fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between cheese sandwich and french fries

  • Cheese sandwich has more selenium, phosphorus, manganese, vitamin B2, iron, calcium, and vitamin B1, while french fries have more vitamin B6.
  • Cheese sandwich's daily need coverage for selenium is 43% higher.
  • French fries contain 11 times less calcium than cheese sandwich. Cheese sandwich contains 204mg of calcium, while french fries contain 18mg.
  • The amount of sodium in french fries is lower.
  • Cheese sandwich has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of cheese sandwich is 54, while the glycemic index of french fries is 70.

The food types used in this comparison are Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling 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 39% 61% 27% 98% 53% 24% 164% 109% 141% 133%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +54.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1033.3%
Contains more IronIron +223.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +29%
Contains more ZincZinc +74%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +205.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +338.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2600%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +89.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75%

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 5% 7% 0% 0% 90% 99% 60% 37% 60% 15% 0% 48% 0%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +110.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +994.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +113.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +213.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +42.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~3.004mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.58mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 25% 58% 3% 4%
Protein: 9.8 g
Fats: 25 g
Carbs: 58.2 g
Water: 3.2 g
Other: 3.8 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 ProteinProtein +185.7%
Contains more FatsFats +69.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +40.4%
Contains more OtherOther +105.4%
Contains more WaterWater +1104.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 44% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.129 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 9.166 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +73.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +69.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -43.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese sandwich French fries DV% diff.
Selenium 24.3µg 0.9µg 43%
Phosphorus 382mg 125mg 37%
Manganese 1.083mg 0.247mg 36%
Vitamin B2 0.427mg 0.039mg 30%
Sodium 839mg 210mg 27%
Polyunsaturated fat 9.166g 5.398g 25%
Iron 2.62mg 0.81mg 23%
Calcium 204mg 18mg 19%
Fats 25g 14.73g 16%
Vitamin B1 0.358mg 0.17mg 16%
Protein 9.8g 3.43g 13%
Monounsaturated fat 10.351g 5.969g 11%
Vitamin E 1.67mg 11%
Calories 497kcal 312kcal 9%
Vitamin K 11.2µg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.261mg 0.372mg 9%
Folate 64µg 30µg 9%
Saturated fat 4.129g 2.336g 8%
Potassium 306mg 579mg 8%
Choline 36.8mg 7%
Carbs 58.2g 41.44g 6%
Magnesium 54mg 35mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0µg 5%
Copper 0.16mg 0.124mg 4%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 4.7mg 4%
Fiber 3.1g 3.8g 3%
Zinc 0.87mg 0.5mg 3%
Vitamin A 21µg 0µg 2%
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.622mg 0.58mg 1%
Vitamin B3 3.185mg 3.004mg 1%
Net carbs 55.1g 37.64g N/A
Sugar 0.3g N/A
Trans fat 0.06g N/A
Tryptophan 0.13mg 0%
Threonine 0.298mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.383mg 0%
Leucine 0.698mg 0%
Lysine 0.344mg 0%
Methionine 0.167mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.472mg 0%
Valine 0.438mg 0%
Histidine 0.219mg 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

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Cheese sandwich 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
32%
Cheese sandwich
27%
French fries
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
Cheese sandwich
28%
French fries

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French fries
French fries contains less Sodium (difference - 629mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
French fries
French fries is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.793g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich 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. Cheese sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172747/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.