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French fries vs. Feta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between french fries and feta?

  • French fries are higher in potassium; however, feta is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, calcium, phosphorus, selenium, and zinc.
  • Feta's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 70% more.
  • Feta contains 9 times less potassium than french fries. French fries contain 579mg of potassium, while feta contains 62mg.
  • French fries have less sodium.
  • Feta has a lower glycemic index (27) than french fries (70).

We used Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil and Cheese, feta 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 25% 5.4% 51% 30% 41% 14% 54% 27% 32% 4.9%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 148% 5.5% 24% 11% 79% 144% 120% 3.7% 82%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +84.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +833.9%
Contains more IronIron +24.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +287.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -77.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +782.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2638.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +476%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +169.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1566.7%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 16% 0% 33% 0% 43% 9% 56% 35% 86% 0% 28% 23% 20%
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 42% 3.6% 6% 39% 195% 19% 58% 98% 211% 4.5% 24% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +827.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +203.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +522.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +139%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2064.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +14%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.154mg
~equal in Folate ~32µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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14% 21% 4% 55% 5%
Protein: 14.21 g
Fats: 21.28 g
Carbs: 4.09 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 5.2 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +913.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +314.3%
Contains more FatsFats +44.5%
Contains more WaterWater +43.2%
Contains more OtherOther +181.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 44% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.336 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.398 g
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74% 23% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.946 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.623 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.591 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -84.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +29.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +813.4%

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 Feta
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient French fries Feta DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.69µg 70%
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.844mg 62%
Saturated fat 2.336g 14.946g 57%
Calcium 18mg 493mg 48%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.398g 0.591g 32%
Sodium 210mg 917mg 31%
Cholesterol 0mg 89mg 30%
Phosphorus 125mg 337mg 30%
Selenium 0.9µg 15µg 26%
Zinc 0.5mg 2.88mg 22%
Protein 3.43g 14.21g 22%
Fiber 3.8g 0g 15%
Potassium 579mg 62mg 15%
Vitamin A 0µg 125µg 14%
Vitamin B3 3.004mg 0.991mg 13%
Carbs 41.44g 4.09g 12%
Copper 0.124mg 0.032mg 10%
Vitamin E 1.67mg 0.18mg 10%
Manganese 0.247mg 0.028mg 10%
Fats 14.73g 21.28g 10%
Vitamin K 11.2µg 1.8µg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.58mg 0.967mg 8%
Vitamin C 4.7mg 0mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.372mg 0.424mg 4%
Choline 36.8mg 15.4mg 4%
Magnesium 35mg 19mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 5.969g 4.623g 3%
Calories 312kcal 264kcal 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg 2%
Iron 0.81mg 0.65mg 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 16IU 2%
Vitamin B1 0.17mg 0.154mg 1%
Folate 30µg 32µg 1%
Net carbs 37.64g 4.09g N/A
Sugar 0.3g 4.09g N/A
Trans fat 0.06g N/A
Tryptophan 0.2mg 0%
Threonine 0.637mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.803mg 0%
Leucine 1.395mg 0%
Lysine 1.219mg 0%
Methionine 0.368mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.675mg 0%
Valine 1.065mg 0%
Histidine 0.397mg 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
French fries Feta
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
54%
Feta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
French fries
63%
Feta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French fries
French fries contains less Sodium (difference - 707mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
French fries
French fries is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.61g)
Which food is cheaper?
French fries
French fries is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Feta
Feta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
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.
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. Feta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173420/nutrients

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

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.