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

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What are the differences between Cheddar Cheese and French fries?

  • Cheddar Cheese is higher in Calcium, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, and Zinc, however, French fries are richer in Vitamin B6.
  • Cheddar Cheese's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 83% more.
  • French fries have less Cholesterol.

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

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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 +3844.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +264%
Contains more Zinc +628%
Contains more Selenium +3066.7%
Contains more Iron +478.6%
Contains more Magnesium +29.6%
Contains more Potassium +661.8%
Contains less Sodium -67.8%
Contains more Copper +313.3%
Contains more Manganese +814.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 213% 6% 20% 195% 7% 86% 100% 10% 4% 156%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 31% 25% 54% 52% 28% 14% 42% 33% 5%
Contains more Calcium +3844.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +264%
Contains more Zinc +628%
Contains more Selenium +3066.7%
Contains more Iron +478.6%
Contains more Magnesium +29.6%
Contains more Potassium +661.8%
Contains less Sodium -67.8%
Contains more Copper +313.3%
Contains more Manganese +814.8%

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 +997.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +135.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +486.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4991.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +41.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +463.6%
Contains more Folate +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +366.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 75% 15% 18% 0% 8% 99% 2% 25% 16% 21% 138% 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 +997.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +135.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +486.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4991.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +41.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +463.6%
Contains more Folate +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +366.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +566.8%
Contains more Fats +126.1%
Contains more Other +100.5%
Contains more Carbs +1241.1%
Equal in Water - 38.55
23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 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 +566.8%
Contains more Fats +126.1%
Contains more Other +100.5%
Contains more Carbs +1241.1%
Equal in Water - 38.55

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +54.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +279.9%
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.421 g
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 2.336 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.398 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +54.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +279.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cheddar Cheese French fries
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
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheddar Cheese French fries Opinion
Net carbs 3.09g 37.64g French fries
Protein 22.87g 3.43g Cheddar Cheese
Fats 33.31g 14.73g Cheddar Cheese
Carbs 3.09g 41.44g French fries
Calories 404kcal 312kcal Cheddar Cheese
Sugar 0.48g 0.3g French fries
Fiber 0g 3.8g French fries
Calcium 710mg 18mg Cheddar Cheese
Iron 0.14mg 0.81mg French fries
Magnesium 27mg 35mg French fries
Phosphorus 455mg 125mg Cheddar Cheese
Potassium 76mg 579mg French fries
Sodium 653mg 210mg French fries
Zinc 3.64mg 0.5mg Cheddar Cheese
Copper 0.03mg 0.124mg French fries
Manganese 0.027mg 0.247mg French fries
Selenium 28.5µg 0.9µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A 1242IU 0IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A RAE 330µg 0µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin E 0.71mg 1.67mg French fries
Vitamin D 24IU 0IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 4.7mg French fries
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.17mg French fries
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.039mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B3 0.059mg 3.004mg French fries
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 0.58mg French fries
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.372mg French fries
Folate 27µg 30µg French fries
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 0µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin K 2.4µg 11.2µg French fries
Tryptophan 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Threonine 1.044mg Cheddar Cheese
Isoleucine 1.206mg Cheddar Cheese
Leucine 1.939mg Cheddar Cheese
Lysine 1.025mg Cheddar Cheese
Methionine 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Phenylalanine 1.074mg Cheddar Cheese
Valine 1.404mg Cheddar Cheese
Histidine 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Cholesterol 99mg 0mg French fries
Trans Fat 0.917g 0.06g French fries
Saturated Fat 18.867g 2.336g French fries
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 9.246g 5.969g Cheddar Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 5.398g French fries
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.007g
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
Cheddar 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
35%
Cheddar Cheese
27%
French fries
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Cheddar Cheese
28%
French fries

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French fries
French fries contains less Sodium (difference - 443mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
French fries
French fries is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.531g)
Which food is cheaper?
French fries
French fries is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French fries
French fries is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
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. Cheddar Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/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.

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