French fries vs. Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between french fries and cheese?
- French fries are higher in vitamin B6; however, cheese is richer in calcium, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, zinc, and vitamin A.
- Cheese's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 83% more.
- Cheese contains 6 times less vitamin B6 than french fries. French fries contain 0.372mg of vitamin B6, while cheese contains 0.066mg.
- French fries have less saturated fat.
- Cheese has a lower glycemic index (0) than french fries (70).
We used Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil and Cheese, cheddar types 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +29.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +661.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +478.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +313.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -67.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +814.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +3844.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +628% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +264% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3066.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +135.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +486.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +4991.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +41.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +463.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +366.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +123% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +997.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.43 g
Fats:
14.73 g
Carbs:
41.44 g
Water:
38.55 g
Other:
1.85 g
Protein:
22.87 g
Fats:
33.31 g
Carbs:
3.09 g
Water:
37.02 g
Other:
3.71 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1241.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +566.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +126.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +100.5% |
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Water
~37.02g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.336 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.398 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.867 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.421 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -87.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +279.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +54.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 2.336g | 18.867g | 75% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 710mg | 69% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 28.5µg | 50% |
| Phosphorus | 125mg | 455mg | 47% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 1.1µg | 46% |
| Protein | 3.43g | 22.87g | 39% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 330µg | 37% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 99mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.039mg | 0.428mg | 30% |
| Fats | 14.73g | 33.31g | 29% |
| Zinc | 0.5mg | 3.64mg | 29% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.398g | 1.421g | 27% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.372mg | 0.066mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 210mg | 653mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.004mg | 0.059mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 3.8g | 0g | 15% |
| Potassium | 579mg | 76mg | 15% |
| Carbs | 41.44g | 3.09g | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.17mg | 0.029mg | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.247mg | 0.027mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.124mg | 0.03mg | 10% |
| Iron | 0.81mg | 0.14mg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.969g | 9.246g | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 11.2µg | 2.4µg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 1.67mg | 0.71mg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 4.7mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Calories | 312kcal | 404kcal | 5% |
| Choline | 36.8mg | 16.5mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.58mg | 0.41mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.6µg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 24IU | 3% |
| Magnesium | 35mg | 27mg | 2% |
| Folate | 30µg | 27µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 37.64g | 3.09g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 0.48g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.06g | 0.917g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.547mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.044mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.206mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.939mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.025mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.547mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.074mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.404mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.547mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.407g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.017g | 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 | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.898g | N/A |
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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%
35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
79%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French fries contains less Sodium (difference - 443mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
French fries is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.531g)
Which food is cheaper?
French fries is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French fries is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
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.