French fries vs. Chuck steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are French fries and Chuck steak different?
- French fries are richer in Fiber, and Vitamin E , while Chuck steak is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3.
- Chuck steak covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 126% more than French fries.
- French fries are lower in Saturated Fat.
Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil and Beef, chuck eye steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled types were used 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.
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Calcium
+12.5%
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Magnesium
+59.1%
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Potassium
+78.2%
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Copper
+61%
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Manganese
+1958.3%
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Iron
+202.5%
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Phosphorus
+54.4%
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Sodium
-66.2%
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Zinc
+1636%
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Selenium
+2955.6%
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Calcium
+12.5%
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Magnesium
+59.1%
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Potassium
+78.2%
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Copper
+61%
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Manganese
+1958.3%
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Iron
+202.5%
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Phosphorus
+54.4%
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-66.2%
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Zinc
+1636%
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Selenium
+2955.6%
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
+1570%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+157.6%
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Folate
+400%
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Vitamin K
+600%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+389.7%
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Vitamin B3
+55.2%
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Vitamin B5
+29.7%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.373
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Vitamin E
+1570%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+157.6%
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Folate
+400%
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Vitamin K
+600%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+389.7%
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Vitamin B3
+55.2%
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Vitamin B5
+29.7%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.373
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
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+1056.3%
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Protein
+628.3%
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Fats
+33.3%
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Water
+43.2%
Protein:
3.43 g
Fats:
14.73 g
Carbs:
41.44 g
Water:
38.55 g
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1.85 g
Protein:
24.98 g
Fats:
19.64 g
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0 g
Water:
55.22 g
Other:
0.16 g
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Carbs
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+1056.3%
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Protein
+628.3%
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Fats
+33.3%
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Water
+43.2%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-73%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+566.4%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+58.4%
Saturated Fat:
2.336 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
5.398 g
Saturated Fat:
8.66 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
9.457 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.81 g
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Polyunsaturated fat
+566.4%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+58.4%
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 price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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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 | 0g |
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| Protein | 3.43g | 24.98g |
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| Fats | 14.73g | 19.64g |
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| Carbs | 41.44g | 0g |
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| Calories | 312kcal | 277kcal |
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| Sugar | 0.3g | 0g |
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| Fiber | 3.8g | 0g |
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| Calcium | 18mg | 16mg |
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| Iron | 0.81mg | 2.45mg |
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| Magnesium | 35mg | 22mg |
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| Phosphorus | 125mg | 193mg |
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| Potassium | 579mg | 325mg |
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| Sodium | 210mg | 71mg |
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| Zinc | 0.5mg | 8.68mg |
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| Copper | 0.124mg | 0.077mg |
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| Manganese | 0.247mg | 0.012mg |
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| Selenium | 0.9µg | 27.5µg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 25IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 7µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.67mg | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0IU | 5IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg |
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| Vitamin C | 4.7mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.17mg | 0.066mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.039mg | 0.191mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.004mg | 4.663mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.58mg | 0.752mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.372mg | 0.373mg |
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| Folate | 30µg | 6µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 3.03µg |
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| Vitamin K | 11.2µg | 1.6µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.281mg |
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| Threonine | 1.099mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.062mg |
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| Leucine | 2.009mg |
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| Lysine | 2.184mg |
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| Methionine | 0.709mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.951mg |
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| Valine | 1.129mg |
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| Histidine | 0.809mg |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 87mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.06g | 1.287g |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.336g | 8.66g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.004g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.969g | 9.457g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.398g | 0.81g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | 0.006g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.898g | 0.619g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.029g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.407g | 0.041g |
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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%
56%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
65%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
French fries is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.324g)
Which food is cheaper?
French fries is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chuck steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chuck steak contains less Sodium (difference - 139mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chuck steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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