French fries vs. Cottage cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between french fries and cottage cheese
- French fries have more vitamin B6, vitamin B3, fiber, potassium, vitamin B1, manganese, vitamin E, and copper; however, cottage cheese is richer in vitamin B12 and selenium.
- French fries cover your daily vitamin B6 needs 25% more than cottage cheese.
- French fries have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of french fries is 70, while the glycemic index of cottage cheese is 10.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil and Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd.
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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 | +337.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +456.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1057.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +327.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +25% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -42.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +12250% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +361.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +27.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +977.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1987.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +529.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2934.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +708.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +150% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +317.9% |
| 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:
11.12 g
Fats:
4.3 g
Carbs:
3.38 g
Water:
79.79 g
Other:
1.41 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +242.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1126% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +31.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +224.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +107% |
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
1.718 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.123 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +667.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +4288.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -26.5% |
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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| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.398g | 0.123g | 35% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.372mg | 0.046mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.004mg | 0.099mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.43µg | 18% |
| Fats | 14.73g | 4.3g | 16% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 9.7µg | 16% |
| Protein | 3.43g | 11.12g | 15% |
| Fiber | 3.8g | 0g | 15% |
| Potassium | 579mg | 104mg | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.969g | 0.778g | 13% |
| Carbs | 41.44g | 3.38g | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.17mg | 0.027mg | 12% |
| Vitamin E | 1.67mg | 0.08mg | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.247mg | 0.002mg | 11% |
| Calories | 312kcal | 98kcal | 11% |
| Copper | 0.124mg | 0.029mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.039mg | 0.163mg | 10% |
| Vitamin K | 11.2µg | 0µg | 9% |
| Iron | 0.81mg | 0.07mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 210mg | 364mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 83mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 35mg | 8mg | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 17mg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 4.7mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 125mg | 159mg | 5% |
| Folate | 30µg | 12µg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 37µg | 4% |
| Choline | 36.8mg | 18.4mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 2.336g | 1.718g | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.5mg | 0.4mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 37.64g | 3.38g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 3IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 2.67g | N/A |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.58mg | 0.557mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.06g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.147mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.5mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.591mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.116mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.934mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.269mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.577mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.748mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.326mg | 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 |
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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%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
23%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.37g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French fries contains less Sodium (difference - 154mg)
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 Saturated fat?
Cottage cheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.618g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cottage cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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