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French fries vs. American cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between French fries and American cheese

  • French fries have more Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3, while American cheese have more Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • American cheese's daily need coverage for Calcium is 103% higher.
  • American cheese contains 40 times less Vitamin B3 than French fries. French fries contain 3.004mg of Vitamin B3, while American cheese contains 0.076mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in French fries are lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil and Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D.

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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.
French fries
French fries
6
:
4
American cheese
American cheese
Contains more Iron +28.6%
Contains more Magnesium +34.6%
Contains more Potassium +338.6%
Contains less Sodium -87.4%
Contains more Copper +169.6%
Contains more Manganese +502.4%
Contains more Calcium +5705.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +412.8%
Contains more Zinc +398%
Contains more Selenium +2144.4%
French fries
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 31% 25% 54% 52% 28% 14% 42% 33% 5%
American cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 314% 24% 19% 275% 12% 218% 68% 16% 6% 111%
Contains more Iron +28.6%
Contains more Magnesium +34.6%
Contains more Potassium +338.6%
Contains less Sodium -87.4%
Contains more Copper +169.6%
Contains more Manganese +502.4%
Contains more Calcium +5705.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +412.8%
Contains more Zinc +398%
Contains more Selenium +2144.4%

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.
French fries
French fries
8
:
4
American cheese
American cheese
Contains more Vitamin E +108.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1033.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3852.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +43.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +588.9%
Contains more Folate +275%
Contains more Vitamin K +330.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
French fries
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%
American cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 57% 16% 18% 0% 4% 54% 2% 25% 13% 6% 188% 7%
Contains more Vitamin E +108.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1033.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3852.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +43.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +588.9%
Contains more Folate +275%
Contains more Vitamin K +330.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
French fries
French fries
1
:
4
American cheese
American cheese
Contains more Carbs +1020%
Contains more Protein +428.6%
Contains more Fats +115.8%
Contains more Other +265.9%
Equal in Water - 39.61
French fries
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
American cheese
18% 32% 4% 40% 7%
Protein: 18.13 g
Fats: 31.79 g
Carbs: 3.7 g
Water: 39.61 g
Other: 6.77 g
Contains more Carbs +1020%
Contains more Protein +428.6%
Contains more Fats +115.8%
Contains more Other +265.9%
Equal in Water - 39.61

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
French fries
French fries
2
:
1
American cheese
American cheese
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +319.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +38%
French fries
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 2.336 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.398 g
American cheese
65% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.057 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.286 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +319.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +38%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient French fries American cheese Opinion
Net carbs 37.64g 3.7g French fries
Protein 3.43g 18.13g American cheese
Fats 14.73g 31.79g American cheese
Carbs 41.44g 3.7g French fries
Calories 312kcal 371kcal American cheese
Sugar 0.3g 2.26g French fries
Fiber 3.8g 0g French fries
Calcium 18mg 1045mg American cheese
Iron 0.81mg 0.63mg French fries
Magnesium 35mg 26mg French fries
Phosphorus 125mg 641mg American cheese
Potassium 579mg 132mg French fries
Sodium 210mg 1671mg French fries
Zinc 0.5mg 2.49mg American cheese
Copper 0.124mg 0.046mg French fries
Manganese 0.247mg 0.041mg French fries
Selenium 0.9µg 20.2µg American cheese
Vitamin A 0IU 945IU American cheese
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 250µg American cheese
Vitamin E 1.67mg 0.8mg French fries
Vitamin D 0IU 23IU American cheese
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg American cheese
Vitamin C 4.7mg 0mg French fries
Vitamin B1 0.17mg 0.015mg French fries
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.234mg American cheese
Vitamin B3 3.004mg 0.076mg French fries
Vitamin B5 0.58mg 0.403mg French fries
Vitamin B6 0.372mg 0.054mg French fries
Folate 30µg 8µg French fries
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.5µg American cheese
Vitamin K 11.2µg 2.6µg French fries
Tryptophan 0.232mg American cheese
Threonine 0.772mg American cheese
Isoleucine 0.938mg American cheese
Leucine 1.716mg American cheese
Lysine 1.516mg American cheese
Methionine 0.475mg American cheese
Phenylalanine 0.939mg American cheese
Valine 1.187mg American cheese
Histidine 0.546mg American cheese
Cholesterol 0mg 100mg French fries
Trans Fat 0.06g 1.144g French fries
Saturated Fat 2.336g 18.057g French fries
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g American cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.012g American cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.021g American cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 5.969g 8.236g American cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 5.398g 1.286g French fries
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.009g American cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.898g 0.79g French fries
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g 0.001g French fries
Omega-3 - ALA 0.407g 0.137g French fries
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0.001g
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.033g American cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
French fries American cheese
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
27%
French fries
32%
American cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
French fries
106%
American cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French fries
French fries contains less Sodium (difference - 1461mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
French fries
French fries is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.721g)
Which food is cheaper?
French fries
French fries is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French fries
French fries is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
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. French fries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170698/nutrients
  2. American cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171290/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.