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Cutlet vs. French fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between cutlet and french fries

  • Cutlet is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin E, vitamin B2, iron, and vitamin B6, yet french fries are richer in potassium, vitamin B1, phosphorus, and magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B3 for cutlet is 146% higher.
  • Cutlet contains 34 times more vitamin B2 than french fries. Cutlet contains 1.33mg of vitamin B2, while french fries contain 0.039mg.
  • Cutlet contains less saturated fat.
  • Cutlet has a lower glycemic index than french fries.

Food types used in this article are WORTHINGTON Multigrain Cutlets, canned, unprepared 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.
Cutlet
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.1% 6.6% 9.3% 64% 0% 27% 24% 48% 0% 0%
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 CalciumCalcium +22.2%
Contains more IronIron +109.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1066.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +451.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +123.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -43.4%

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.
Cutlet
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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 0% 0% 362% 0% 13% 307% 493% 0% 115% 0% 0% 1.5% 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 EVitamin E +983.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +3310.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +775.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +34.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +240%
Contains more FolateFolate +1400%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cutlet
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23% 7% 67%
Protein: 23.29 g
Fats: 1.5 g
Carbs: 7.3 g
Water: 66.69 g
Other: 1.22 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 +579%
Contains more WaterWater +73%
Contains more FatsFats +882%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +467.7%
Contains more OtherOther +51.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cutlet
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23% 15% 62%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.3 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.8 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 -87.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2884.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +574.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cutlet French fries DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 26.29mg 3.004mg 146%
Vitamin E 18.09mg 1.67mg 109%
Vitamin B2 1.33mg 0.039mg 99%
Protein 23.29g 3.43g 40%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.8g 5.398g 31%
Fats 1.5g 14.73g 20%
Monounsaturated fat 0.2g 5.969g 14%
Potassium 105mg 579mg 14%
Copper 0.124mg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.58mg 12%
Carbs 7.3g 41.44g 11%
Manganese 0.247mg 11%
Iron 1.7mg 0.81mg 11%
Calories 117kcal 312kcal 10%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.17mg 10%
Phosphorus 56mg 125mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.5mg 0.372mg 10%
Vitamin K 11.2µg 9%
Saturated fat 0.3g 2.336g 9%
Magnesium 3mg 35mg 8%
Folate 2µg 30µg 7%
Sodium 371mg 210mg 7%
Choline 36.8mg 7%
Vitamin C 0mg 4.7mg 5%
Zinc 1mg 0.5mg 5%
Fiber 4.5g 3.8g 3%
Selenium 0.9µg 2%
Net carbs 2.8g 37.64g N/A
Calcium 22mg 18mg 0%
Sugar 0.2g 0.3g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.06g N/A
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
Cutlet 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
99%
Cutlet
27%
French fries
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Cutlet
28%
French fries

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
French fries
French fries contains less Sodium (difference - 161mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cutlet
Cutlet is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cutlet
Cutlet is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.036g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cutlet
Cutlet is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
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 ($)
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.
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. 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.