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Fast foods, croissant, with egg, cheese, and ham vs. French fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between fast foods, croissant, with egg, cheese, and ham and french fries

  • Fast foods, croissant, with egg, cheese, and ham has more selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B1, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and choline, while french fries have more vitamin B6.
  • Fast foods, croissant, with egg, cheese, and ham's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 47% higher.
  • The amount of cholesterol in french fries is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, croissant, with egg, cheese, and ham 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 12% 29% 16% 53% 28% 39% 95% 93% 19% 98%
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 +427.8%
Contains more IronIron +72.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +186%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +76.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1888.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +105.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +223.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +49.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -70.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +70.3%

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 0.33% 49% 15% 12% 85% 46% 39% 49% 35% 83% 5.3% 32% 57%
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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +412.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +41.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +40%
Contains more CholineCholine +184.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +4600%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +119.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +43%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +148%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +433.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 15% 19% 51% 2%
Protein: 12.45 g
Fats: 14.95 g
Carbs: 18.98 g
Water: 51.14 g
Other: 2.48 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 +263%
Contains more WaterWater +32.7%
Contains more OtherOther +34.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +118.3%
~equal in Fats ~14.73g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
45% 42% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.161 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.738 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.485 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 -54.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +26%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +263.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fast foods, croissant, with egg, cheese, and ham French fries DV% diff.
Cholesterol 140mg 0mg 47%
Selenium 17.9µg 0.9µg 31%
Vitamin B12 0.66µg 0µg 28%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.485g 5.398g 26%
Sodium 711mg 210mg 22%
Protein 12.45g 3.43g 18%
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.372mg 17%
Vitamin A 146µg 0µg 16%
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0.17mg 14%
Phosphorus 221mg 125mg 14%
Saturated fat 5.161g 2.336g 13%
Choline 104.7mg 36.8mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.039mg 12%
Potassium 179mg 579mg 12%
Fiber 0.9g 3.8g 12%
Zinc 1.43mg 0.5mg 8%
Calcium 95mg 18mg 8%
Vitamin K 2.1µg 11.2µg 8%
Iron 1.4mg 0.81mg 7%
Carbs 18.98g 41.44g 7%
Vitamin E 0.76mg 1.67mg 6%
Vitamin B3 2.1mg 3.004mg 6%
Copper 0.083mg 0.124mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.82mg 0.58mg 5%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 4.7mg 5%
Vitamin D 0.8µg 0µg 4%
Manganese 0.145mg 0.247mg 4%
Magnesium 17mg 35mg 4%
Vitamin D 31IU 0IU 4%
Monounsaturated fat 4.738g 5.969g 3%
Calories 261kcal 312kcal 3%
Folate 42µg 30µg 3%
Fats 14.95g 14.73g 0%
Net carbs 18.08g 37.64g N/A
Sugar 5.42g 0.3g N/A
Trans fat 0.06g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.407g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0g 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
Fast foods, croissant, with egg, cheese, and ham French fries
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
39%
Fast foods, croissant, with egg, cheese, and ham
27%
French fries
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Fast foods, croissant, with egg, cheese, and ham
28%
French fries

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 140mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French fries
French fries contains less Sodium (difference - 501mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
French fries
French fries is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.825g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fast foods, croissant, with egg, cheese, and ham
Fast foods, croissant, with egg, cheese, and ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
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. Fast foods, croissant, with egg, cheese, and ham - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173270/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.