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French fries vs. Parmigiano-Reggiano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between French fries and Parmigiano-Reggiano

  • French fries have more Vitamin B6, however, Parmigiano-Reggiano have more Calcium, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Zinc, and Selenium.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano's daily need coverage for Calcium is 109% more.
  • French fries have 8 times more Vitamin B6 than Parmigiano-Reggiano. French fries have 0.372mg of Vitamin B6, while Parmigiano-Reggiano has 0.049mg.
  • French fries are lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil and Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat.

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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 Potassium +363.2%
Contains less Sodium -86.3%
Contains more Manganese +190.6%
Contains more Calcium +6061.1%
Contains more Iron +11.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +483.2%
Contains more Zinc +674%
Contains more Copper +91.9%
Contains more Selenium +1866.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 38
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 333% 34% 28% 313% 12% 200% 106% 80% 12% 97%
Contains more Potassium +363.2%
Contains less Sodium -86.3%
Contains more Manganese +190.6%
Contains more Calcium +6061.1%
Contains more Iron +11.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +483.2%
Contains more Zinc +674%
Contains more Copper +91.9%
Contains more Selenium +1866.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 38

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 +882.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +486.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2535.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +78.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +659.2%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin K +558.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1146.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 37% 4% 12% 0% 8% 113% 3% 20% 12% 8% 283% 5%
Contains more Vitamin E +882.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +486.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2535.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +78.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +659.2%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin K +558.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1146.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +2924.8%
Contains more Protein +483.1%
Contains more Fats +35.8%
Contains more Water +31.3%
Contains more Other +334.1%
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
20% 20% 51% 8%
Protein: 20 g
Fats: 20 g
Carbs: 1.37 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 8.03 g
Contains more Carbs +2924.8%
Contains more Protein +483.1%
Contains more Fats +35.8%
Contains more Water +31.3%
Contains more Other +334.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1068.4%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 6.098
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 2.336 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.398 g
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 13.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.462 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1068.4%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 6.098

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 Parmigiano-Reggiano
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient French fries Parmigiano-Reggiano Opinion
Net carbs 37.64g 1.37g French fries
Protein 3.43g 20g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Fats 14.73g 20g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Carbs 41.44g 1.37g French fries
Calories 312kcal 265kcal French fries
Sugar 0.3g 0g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Fiber 3.8g 0g French fries
Calcium 18mg 1109mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Iron 0.81mg 0.9mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Magnesium 35mg 38mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Phosphorus 125mg 729mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Potassium 579mg 125mg French fries
Sodium 210mg 1529mg French fries
Zinc 0.5mg 3.87mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Copper 0.124mg 0.238mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Manganese 0.247mg 0.085mg French fries
Selenium 0.9µg 17.7µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin A 0IU 605IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 160µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin E 1.67mg 0.17mg French fries
Vitamin D 0IU 15IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin C 4.7mg 0mg French fries
Vitamin B1 0.17mg 0.029mg French fries
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.486mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B3 3.004mg 0.114mg French fries
Vitamin B5 0.58mg 0.325mg French fries
Vitamin B6 0.372mg 0.049mg French fries
Folate 30µg 10µg French fries
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.26µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin K 11.2µg 1.7µg French fries
Tryptophan 0.24mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Threonine 1.519mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Isoleucine 1.2mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Leucine 2.983mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Lysine 2.459mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Methionine 0.369mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Phenylalanine 1.604mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Valine 1.498mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Histidine 0.752mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg French fries
Trans Fat 0.06g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Saturated Fat 2.336g 13.317g French fries
Monounsaturated Fat 5.969g 6.098g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Polyunsaturated fat 5.398g 0.462g French fries
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g French fries
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.898g French fries
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g French fries
Omega-3 - ALA 0.407g 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 Parmigiano-Reggiano
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
42%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
French fries
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
French fries
French fries contains less Sodium (difference - 1319mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
French fries
French fries is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.981g)
Which food is cheaper?
French fries
French fries is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French fries
French fries is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Parmigiano-Reggiano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173452/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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