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French fries vs. Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between French fries and Cheeseburger?

  • French fries are higher in Potassium, however, Cheeseburger is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Iron, Zinc, and Vitamin B3.
  • Cheeseburger's daily need coverage for Selenium is 34% more.
  • Cheeseburger contains 3 times less Potassium than French fries. French fries contain 579mg of Potassium, while Cheeseburger contains 196mg.
  • French fries have less Sodium.

We used Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil and Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain 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 Magnesium +34.6%
Contains more Potassium +195.4%
Contains less Sodium -59.2%
Contains more Copper +11.7%
Contains more Calcium +561.1%
Contains more Iron +234.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.8%
Contains more Zinc +398%
Contains more Manganese +27.9%
Contains more Selenium +2077.8%
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 36% 102% 19% 69% 18% 68% 68% 37% 42% 107%
Contains more Magnesium +34.6%
Contains more Potassium +195.4%
Contains less Sodium -59.2%
Contains more Copper +11.7%
Contains more Calcium +561.1%
Contains more Iron +234.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.8%
Contains more Zinc +398%
Contains more Manganese +27.9%
Contains more Selenium +2077.8%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +221.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +63.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +72.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +830.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +73.7%
Contains more Folate +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.545
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 16% 11% 3% 0% 74% 84% 98% 33% 53% 53% 96% 11%
Contains more Vitamin E +221.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +63.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +72.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +830.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +73.7%
Contains more Folate +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.545

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +47.8%
Contains more Protein +381.3%
Contains more Other +14.1%
Equal in Fats - 14.72
Equal in Water - 38.63
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
17% 15% 28% 39% 2%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 14.72 g
Carbs: 28.03 g
Water: 38.63 g
Other: 2.11 g
Contains more Carbs +47.8%
Contains more Protein +381.3%
Contains more Other +14.1%
Equal in Fats - 14.72
Equal in Water - 38.63

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +225.6%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 5.413
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 2.336 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.398 g
48% 40% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.473 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.658 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +225.6%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 5.413

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 Cheeseburger
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 Cheeseburger Opinion
Net carbs 37.64g 26.03g French fries
Protein 3.43g 16.51g Cheeseburger
Fats 14.73g 14.72g French fries
Carbs 41.44g 28.03g French fries
Calories 312kcal 308kcal French fries
Starch 19.87g Cheeseburger
Fructose 1.94g Cheeseburger
Sugar 0.3g 4.88g French fries
Fiber 3.8g 2g French fries
Calcium 18mg 119mg Cheeseburger
Iron 0.81mg 2.71mg Cheeseburger
Magnesium 35mg 26mg French fries
Phosphorus 125mg 161mg Cheeseburger
Potassium 579mg 196mg French fries
Sodium 210mg 515mg French fries
Zinc 0.5mg 2.49mg Cheeseburger
Copper 0.124mg 0.111mg French fries
Manganese 0.247mg 0.316mg Cheeseburger
Selenium 0.9µg 19.6µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin A 0IU 254IU Cheeseburger
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 50µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin E 1.67mg 0.52mg French fries
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Cheeseburger
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin C 4.7mg 0mg French fries
Vitamin B1 0.17mg 0.293mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.363mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B3 3.004mg 5.217mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B5 0.58mg 0.545mg French fries
Vitamin B6 0.372mg 0.228mg French fries
Folate 30µg 70µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.76µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin K 11.2µg 4.2µg French fries
Tryptophan 0.155mg Cheeseburger
Threonine 0.571mg Cheeseburger
Isoleucine 0.755mg Cheeseburger
Leucine 1.316mg Cheeseburger
Lysine 0.784mg Cheeseburger
Methionine 0.377mg Cheeseburger
Phenylalanine 0.755mg Cheeseburger
Valine 0.881mg Cheeseburger
Histidine 0.445mg Cheeseburger
Cholesterol 0mg 43mg French fries
Trans Fat 0.06g 0.57g French fries
Saturated Fat 2.336g 6.473g French fries
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.01g Cheeseburger
Monounsaturated Fat 5.969g 5.413g French fries
Polyunsaturated fat 5.398g 1.658g French fries
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.004g French fries
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.898g 1.322g French fries
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g 0.005g French fries
Omega-3 - ALA 0.407g 0.125g French fries
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0.001g
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.015g Cheeseburger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
French fries Cheeseburger
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
44%
Cheeseburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
French fries
56%
Cheeseburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French fries
French fries contains less Sodium (difference - 305mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
French fries
French fries is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.137g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger 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. Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170690/nutrients

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

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