French fries vs. Cheesecake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between French fries and Cheesecake
- French fries are higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Potassium, Fiber, Vitamin B1, and Copper, yet Cheesecake is higher in Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B2.
- Cheesecake covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 38% more than French fries.
- French fries contain 15 times more Vitamin B3 than Cheesecake. While French fries contain 3.004mg of Vitamin B3, Cheesecake contains only 0.195mg.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in French fries are lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil and Cheesecake commercially prepared.
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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.
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Iron
+28.6%
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Magnesium
+218.2%
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Phosphorus
+34.4%
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Potassium
+543.3%
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Sodium
-52.1%
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Copper
+520%
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Manganese
+76.4%
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Calcium
+183.3%
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Selenium
+477.8%
Equal in Zinc - 0.51
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Iron
+28.6%
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Magnesium
+218.2%
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Phosphorus
+34.4%
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Potassium
+543.3%
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Sodium
-52.1%
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Copper
+520%
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Manganese
+76.4%
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Calcium
+183.3%
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Selenium
+477.8%
Equal in Zinc - 0.51
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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Vitamin E
+198.2%
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Vitamin C
+1075%
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Vitamin B1
+507.1%
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Vitamin B3
+1440.5%
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Vitamin B6
+615.4%
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Folate
+66.7%
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Vitamin K
+154.5%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+394.9%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.571
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Vitamin E
+198.2%
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Vitamin C
+1075%
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Vitamin B1
+507.1%
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Vitamin B3
+1440.5%
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Vitamin B6
+615.4%
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Folate
+66.7%
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Vitamin K
+154.5%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+394.9%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.571
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+62.5%
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Other
+105.6%
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Protein
+60.3%
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Fats
+52.7%
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Water
+18.3%
Protein:
3.43 g
Fats:
14.73 g
Carbs:
41.44 g
Water:
38.55 g
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1.85 g
Protein:
5.5 g
Fats:
22.5 g
Carbs:
25.5 g
Water:
45.6 g
Other:
0.9 g
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Carbs
+62.5%
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+105.6%
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Protein
+60.3%
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Fats
+52.7%
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Water
+18.3%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-76.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+237%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+44.6%
Saturated Fat:
2.336 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
5.398 g
Saturated Fat:
9.921 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
8.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.602 g
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Polyunsaturated fat
+237%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+44.6%
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 37.64g | 25.1g |
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| Protein | 3.43g | 5.5g |
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| Fats | 14.73g | 22.5g |
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| Carbs | 41.44g | 25.5g |
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| Calories | 312kcal | 321kcal |
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| Sugar | 0.3g | 21.8g |
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| Fiber | 3.8g | 0.4g |
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| Calcium | 18mg | 51mg |
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| Iron | 0.81mg | 0.63mg |
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| Magnesium | 35mg | 11mg |
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| Phosphorus | 125mg | 93mg |
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| Potassium | 579mg | 90mg |
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| Sodium | 210mg | 438mg |
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| Zinc | 0.5mg | 0.51mg |
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| Copper | 0.124mg | 0.02mg |
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| Manganese | 0.247mg | 0.14mg |
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| Selenium | 0.9µg | 5.2µg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 547IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 159µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.67mg | 0.56mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0IU | 18IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.5µg |
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| Vitamin C | 4.7mg | 0.4mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.17mg | 0.028mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.039mg | 0.193mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.004mg | 0.195mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.58mg | 0.571mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.372mg | 0.052mg |
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| Folate | 30µg | 18µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.17µg |
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| Vitamin K | 11.2µg | 4.4µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.064mg |
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| Threonine | 0.222mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.281mg |
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| Leucine | 0.464mg |
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| Lysine | 0.372mg |
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| Methionine | 0.136mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.258mg |
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| Valine | 0.314mg |
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| Histidine | 0.133mg |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 55mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.06g |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.336g | 9.921g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.005g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.969g | 8.634g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.398g | 1.602g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.898g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.029g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.407g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
22%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French fries contains less Sodium (difference - 228mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
French fries is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.585g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French fries is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheesecake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.