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French fries vs. Caesar salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between French fries and Caesar salad

  • French fries are higher in Potassium, yet Caesar salad is higher in Selenium, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Zinc.
  • Caesar salad covers your daily Selenium needs 55% more than French fries.
  • French fries contain 3 times more Potassium than Caesar salad. While French fries contain 579mg of Potassium, Caesar salad contains only 170mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in French fries are lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil and LITTLE CAESARS 14" Original Round Cheese Pizza, Regular Crust.

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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.
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Potassium +240.6%
Contains less Sodium -53.7%
Contains more Calcium +1194.4%
Contains more Iron +188.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +84.8%
Contains more Zinc +222%
Contains more Manganese +30%
Contains more Selenium +3388.9%
Equal in Copper - 0.126
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 31% 25% 54% 52% 28% 14% 42% 33% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 70% 88% 20% 99% 15% 60% 44% 42% 42% 172%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Potassium +240.6%
Contains less Sodium -53.7%
Contains more Calcium +1194.4%
Contains more Iron +188.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +84.8%
Contains more Zinc +222%
Contains more Manganese +30%
Contains more Selenium +3388.9%
Equal in Copper - 0.126

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +173.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +89.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +121.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +661.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.237
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 22% 13% 0% 0% 95% 69% 61% 27% 0% 0% 50% 15%
Contains more Vitamin E +173.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +89.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +121.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +661.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.237

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +54.4%
Contains more Carbs +31.6%
Contains more Protein +290.4%
Contains more Water +12.6%
Contains more Other +17.8%
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
13% 10% 32% 43% 2%
Protein: 13.39 g
Fats: 9.54 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 43.39 g
Other: 2.18 g
Contains more Fats +54.4%
Contains more Carbs +31.6%
Contains more Protein +290.4%
Contains more Water +12.6%
Contains more Other +17.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +150.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +269.5%
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 2.336 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.398 g
52% 30% 18%
Saturated Fat: 4.206 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.461 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +150.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +269.5%

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 Caesar salad
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient French fries Caesar salad Opinion
Net carbs 37.64g 29.8g French fries
Protein 3.43g 13.39g Caesar salad
Fats 14.73g 9.54g French fries
Carbs 41.44g 31.5g French fries
Calories 312kcal 265kcal French fries
Starch 25.29g Caesar salad
Fructose 1.13g Caesar salad
Sugar 0.3g 4.02g French fries
Fiber 3.8g 1.7g French fries
Calcium 18mg 233mg Caesar salad
Iron 0.81mg 2.34mg Caesar salad
Magnesium 35mg 28mg French fries
Phosphorus 125mg 231mg Caesar salad
Potassium 579mg 170mg French fries
Sodium 210mg 454mg French fries
Zinc 0.5mg 1.61mg Caesar salad
Copper 0.124mg 0.126mg Caesar salad
Manganese 0.247mg 0.321mg Caesar salad
Selenium 0.9µg 31.4µg Caesar salad
Vitamin A 0IU 360IU Caesar salad
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 78µg Caesar salad
Vitamin E 1.67mg 0.61mg French fries
Vitamin C 4.7mg 0mg French fries
Vitamin B1 0.17mg 0.377mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.297mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B3 3.004mg 3.237mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B5 0.58mg 0.447mg French fries
Vitamin B6 0.372mg French fries
Folate 30µg French fries
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.4µg Caesar salad
Vitamin K 11.2µg 5.9µg French fries
Tryptophan 0.15mg Caesar salad
Threonine 0.393mg Caesar salad
Isoleucine 0.547mg Caesar salad
Leucine 1.137mg Caesar salad
Lysine 0.523mg Caesar salad
Methionine 0.3mg Caesar salad
Phenylalanine 0.717mg Caesar salad
Valine 0.7mg Caesar salad
Histidine 0.36mg Caesar salad
Cholesterol 0mg 24mg French fries
Trans Fat 0.06g Caesar salad
Saturated Fat 2.336g 4.206g French fries
Monounsaturated Fat 5.969g 2.38g French fries
Polyunsaturated fat 5.398g 1.461g French fries
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0g French fries
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.898g French fries
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g 0g French fries
Omega-3 - ALA 0.407g 0.155g French fries
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g French fries

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
French fries Caesar salad
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
29%
Caesar salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
French fries
65%
Caesar salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.72g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French fries
French fries contains less Sodium (difference - 244mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
French fries
French fries is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.87g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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
  2. Caesar salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172047/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.