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Cheesecake vs. French fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Cheesecake and French fries

  • Cheesecake is higher in Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B2, yet French fries are higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Potassium, Fiber, Vitamin B1, and Copper.
  • Cheesecake covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 38% more than French fries.

Food varieties used in this article are Cheesecake commercially prepared 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 Calcium +183.3%
Contains more Selenium +477.8%
Contains more Iron +28.6%
Contains more Magnesium +218.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.4%
Contains more Potassium +543.3%
Contains less Sodium -52.1%
Contains more Copper +520%
Contains more Manganese +76.4%
Equal in Zinc - 0.5
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 24% 8% 40% 8% 58% 14% 7% 19% 29%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 31% 25% 54% 52% 28% 14% 42% 33% 5%
Contains more Calcium +183.3%
Contains more Selenium +477.8%
Contains more Iron +28.6%
Contains more Magnesium +218.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.4%
Contains more Potassium +543.3%
Contains less Sodium -52.1%
Contains more Copper +520%
Contains more Manganese +76.4%
Equal in Zinc - 0.5

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 +394.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +198.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +1075%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +507.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1440.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +615.4%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +154.5%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.58
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 33% 12% 15% 2% 7% 45% 4% 35% 12% 14% 22% 11%
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 +394.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +198.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +1075%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +507.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1440.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +615.4%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +154.5%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.58

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +60.3%
Contains more Fats +52.7%
Contains more Water +18.3%
Contains more Carbs +62.5%
Contains more Other +105.6%
6% 23% 26% 46%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 22.5 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 45.6 g
Other: 0.9 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 +60.3%
Contains more Fats +52.7%
Contains more Water +18.3%
Contains more Carbs +62.5%
Contains more Other +105.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +44.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +237%
49% 43% 8%
Saturated Fat: 9.921 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.602 g
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 2.336 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.398 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +44.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +237%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheesecake French fries Opinion
Net carbs 25.1g 37.64g French fries
Protein 5.5g 3.43g Cheesecake
Fats 22.5g 14.73g Cheesecake
Carbs 25.5g 41.44g French fries
Calories 321kcal 312kcal Cheesecake
Sugar 21.8g 0.3g French fries
Fiber 0.4g 3.8g French fries
Calcium 51mg 18mg Cheesecake
Iron 0.63mg 0.81mg French fries
Magnesium 11mg 35mg French fries
Phosphorus 93mg 125mg French fries
Potassium 90mg 579mg French fries
Sodium 438mg 210mg French fries
Zinc 0.51mg 0.5mg Cheesecake
Copper 0.02mg 0.124mg French fries
Manganese 0.14mg 0.247mg French fries
Selenium 5.2µg 0.9µg Cheesecake
Vitamin A 547IU 0IU Cheesecake
Vitamin A RAE 159µg 0µg Cheesecake
Vitamin E 0.56mg 1.67mg French fries
Vitamin D 18IU 0IU Cheesecake
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg Cheesecake
Vitamin C 0.4mg 4.7mg French fries
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.17mg French fries
Vitamin B2 0.193mg 0.039mg Cheesecake
Vitamin B3 0.195mg 3.004mg French fries
Vitamin B5 0.571mg 0.58mg French fries
Vitamin B6 0.052mg 0.372mg French fries
Folate 18µg 30µg French fries
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0µg Cheesecake
Vitamin K 4.4µg 11.2µg French fries
Tryptophan 0.064mg Cheesecake
Threonine 0.222mg Cheesecake
Isoleucine 0.281mg Cheesecake
Leucine 0.464mg Cheesecake
Lysine 0.372mg Cheesecake
Methionine 0.136mg Cheesecake
Phenylalanine 0.258mg Cheesecake
Valine 0.314mg Cheesecake
Histidine 0.133mg Cheesecake
Cholesterol 55mg 0mg French fries
Trans Fat 0.06g Cheesecake
Saturated Fat 9.921g 2.336g French fries
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Cheesecake
Monounsaturated Fat 8.634g 5.969g Cheesecake
Polyunsaturated fat 1.602g 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
Cheesecake 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
17%
Cheesecake
27%
French fries
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Cheesecake
28%
French fries

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French fries
French fries contains less Sodium (difference - 228mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
French fries
French fries is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.585g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French fries
French fries is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Cheesecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172711/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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