French fries vs. Romano cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between french fries and romano cheese?
- French fries are richer in vitamin B6, while romano cheese is higher in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, selenium, and zinc.
- Romano cheese's daily need coverage for calcium is 105% higher.
- Romano cheese has 4 times less vitamin B6 than french fries. French fries have 0.372mg of vitamin B6, while romano cheese has 0.085mg.
- French fries are lower in sodium.
- French fries have a higher glycemic index (70) than romano cheese (27).
We used Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil and Cheese, romano types in this comparison.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +573.3% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +313.3% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -85.3% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1135% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +17.1% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +5811.1% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +416% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +508% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1511.1% |
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 | +626.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +359.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +3801.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +36.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +337.6% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +409.1% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +328.6% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +139% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +848.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Calcium | 18mg | 1064mg | 105% |
Phosphorus | 125mg | 760mg | 91% |
Saturated fat | 2.336g | 17.115g | 67% |
Protein | 3.43g | 31.8g | 57% |
Sodium | 210mg | 1433mg | 53% |
Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 1.12µg | 47% |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 104mg | 35% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 5.398g | 0.593g | 32% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.039mg | 0.37mg | 25% |
Selenium | 0.9µg | 14.5µg | 25% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.372mg | 0.085mg | 22% |
Fats | 14.73g | 26.94g | 19% |
Zinc | 0.5mg | 2.58mg | 19% |
Vitamin B3 | 3.004mg | 0.077mg | 18% |
Fiber | 3.8g | 0g | 15% |
Potassium | 579mg | 86mg | 15% |
Carbs | 41.44g | 3.63g | 13% |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 96µg | 11% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.17mg | 0.037mg | 11% |
Copper | 0.124mg | 0.03mg | 10% |
Vitamin E | 1.67mg | 0.23mg | 10% |
Manganese | 0.247mg | 0.02mg | 10% |
Vitamin K | 11.2µg | 2.2µg | 8% |
Folate | 30µg | 7µg | 6% |
Monounsaturated fat | 5.969g | 7.838g | 5% |
Vitamin C | 4.7mg | 0mg | 5% |
Choline | 36.8mg | 15.4mg | 4% |
Calories | 312kcal | 387kcal | 4% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.58mg | 0.424mg | 3% |
Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.5µg | 3% |
Vitamin D | 0IU | 20IU | 3% |
Iron | 0.81mg | 0.77mg | 1% |
Magnesium | 35mg | 41mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 37.64g | 3.63g | N/A |
Sugar | 0.3g | 0.73g | N/A |
Trans fat | 0.06g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.429mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 1.171mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 1.685mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 3.071mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 2.941mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.852mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 1.71mg | 0% | |
Valine | 2.183mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 1.231mg | 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 |
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:
31.8 g
Fats:
26.94 g
Carbs:
3.63 g
Water:
30.91 g
Other:
6.72 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1041.6% |
Contains more WaterWater | +24.7% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +827.1% |
Contains more FatsFats | +82.9% |
Contains more OtherOther | +263.2% |
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
17.115 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.593 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -86.4% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +810.3% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +31.3% |