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

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How are fast foods, croissant, with egg and cheese and french fries different?

  • Fast foods, croissant, with egg, and cheese is higher in selenium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B2, calcium, and vitamin A; however, french fries are richer in vitamin B6 and potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for cholesterol for fast foods, croissant, with egg, and cheese is 57% higher.
  • French fries have less cholesterol.

Fast foods, croissant, with egg, and cheese and Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil are the varieties used 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 12% 58% 12% 65% 24% 38% 117% 57% 23% 105%
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 +966.7%
Contains more IronIron +113.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +176%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +119.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2044.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +105.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +322.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +72.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -51.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +38.8%

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.
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% 0% 0% 0% 38% 69% 22% 50% 18% 76% 0% 28% 50%
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 B2Vitamin B2 +669.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +43.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +23.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +150.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +4600%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +152.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +365%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 19% 22% 45% 3%
Protein: 10.07 g
Fats: 19.45 g
Carbs: 22.45 g
Water: 45.47 g
Other: 2.56 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 +193.6%
Contains more FatsFats +32%
Contains more WaterWater +18%
Contains more OtherOther +38.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +84.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
61% 33% 6%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.075 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.938 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.076 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 -78.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +401.7%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~5.969g

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 and cheese French fries
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar 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 and cheese French fries DV% diff.
Cholesterol 170mg 0mg 57%
Saturated fat 11.075g 2.336g 40%
Selenium 19.3µg 0.9µg 33%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.076g 5.398g 29%
Vitamin B12 0.61µg 0µg 25%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.372mg 22%
Phosphorus 274mg 125mg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.039mg 20%
Calcium 192mg 18mg 17%
Fiber 3.8g 15%
Potassium 137mg 579mg 13%
Protein 10.07g 3.43g 13%
Iron 1.73mg 0.81mg 12%
Vitamin B3 1.19mg 3.004mg 11%
Vitamin E 1.67mg 11%
Choline 92.2mg 36.8mg 10%
Sodium 434mg 210mg 10%
Vitamin K 11.2µg 9%
Zinc 1.38mg 0.5mg 8%
Fats 19.45g 14.73g 7%
Copper 0.072mg 0.124mg 6%
Carbs 22.45g 41.44g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.83mg 0.58mg 5%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 4.7mg 5%
Magnesium 17mg 35mg 4%
Manganese 0.178mg 0.247mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.17mg 2%
Folate 37µg 30µg 2%
Calories 304kcal 312kcal 0%
Net carbs 22.45g 37.64g N/A
Sugar 0.3g N/A
Trans fat 0.06g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 5.938g 5.969g 0%
Tryptophan 0.145mg 0%
Threonine 0.375mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.499mg 0%
Leucine 0.846mg 0%
Lysine 0.734mg 0%
Methionine 0.262mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.522mg 0%
Valine 0.601mg 0%
Histidine 0.311mg 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
Fast foods, croissant, with egg and cheese 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
27%
Fast foods, croissant, with egg and cheese
27%
French fries
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Fast foods, croissant, with egg and cheese
28%
French fries

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 170mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French fries
French fries contains less Sodium (difference - 224mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
French fries
French fries is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.739g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fast foods, croissant, with egg and cheese
Fast foods, croissant, with egg and cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fast foods, croissant, with egg and cheese
Fast foods, croissant, with egg and cheese 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. 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.