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Cherry pie vs. French fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between cherry pie and french fries?

  • Cherry pie is higher in iron, selenium, vitamin A, and vitamin B2; however, french fries are richer in vitamin B6, potassium, phosphorus, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, and magnesium.
  • French fries' daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 26% more.
  • Cherry pie has a lower glycemic index (59) than french fries (70).

We used Pie, cherry, prepared from recipe 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 3% 6.8% 69% 26% 5.5% 13% 25% 26% 43%
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 IronIron +128.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +766.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +288.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +80%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +651.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +61%
Contains more ZincZinc +150%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +316.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +23.5%
~equal in Sodium ~210mg

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 3.3% 9.7% 0% 0% 37% 29% 24% 7.4% 7.8% 0% 0% 20% 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 B2Vitamin B2 +220.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +370%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +14.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +135.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +371.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +994.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +11.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 12% 39% 46%
Protein: 2.8 g
Fats: 12.2 g
Carbs: 38.5 g
Water: 45.8 g
Other: 0.7 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 WaterWater +18.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +22.5%
Contains more FatsFats +20.7%
Contains more OtherOther +164.3%
~equal in Carbs ~41.44g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 46% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.985 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.314 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.247 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -21.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +12.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +66.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cherry pie French fries DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.372mg 26%
Fiber 3.8g 15%
Potassium 77mg 579mg 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.247g 5.398g 14%
Phosphorus 30mg 125mg 14%
Selenium 7.8µg 0.9µg 13%
Iron 1.85mg 0.81mg 13%
Vitamin B3 1.276mg 3.004mg 11%
Vitamin E 1.67mg 11%
Vitamin K 11.2µg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.123mg 0.58mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.125mg 0.039mg 7%
Choline 36.8mg 7%
Magnesium 9mg 35mg 6%
Copper 0.077mg 0.124mg 5%
Vitamin C 1mg 4.7mg 4%
Fats 12.2g 14.73g 4%
Zinc 0.2mg 0.5mg 3%
Saturated fat 2.985g 2.336g 3%
Vitamin A 29µg 0µg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 5.314g 5.969g 2%
Calories 270kcal 312kcal 2%
Vitamin B1 0.148mg 0.17mg 2%
Manganese 0.2mg 0.247mg 2%
Protein 2.8g 3.43g 1%
Sodium 191mg 210mg 1%
Folate 27µg 30µg 1%
Calcium 10mg 18mg 1%
Carbs 38.5g 41.44g 1%
Net carbs 38.5g 37.64g N/A
Sugar 0.3g N/A
Trans fat 0.06g N/A
Tryptophan 0.031mg 0%
Threonine 0.072mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.088mg 0%
Leucine 0.17mg 0%
Lysine 0.067mg 0%
Methionine 0.043mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.124mg 0%
Valine 0.104mg 0%
Histidine 0.057mg 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cherry pie 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
11%
Cherry pie
27%
French fries
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Cherry pie
28%
French fries

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
French fries
French fries is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
French fries
French fries is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.649g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French fries
French fries is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cherry pie
Cherry pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cherry pie
Cherry pie contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cherry pie
Cherry pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Cherry pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172781/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.