French fries vs. Fontina — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
How are french fries and fontina different?
- French fries are richer in vitamin B6, while fontina is higher in vitamin B12, calcium, phosphorus, zinc, selenium, and vitamin A.
- Fontina covers your daily need for saturated fat, 84% more than french fries.
- French fries contain 4 times more vitamin B6 than fontina. French fries contain 0.372mg of vitamin B6, while fontina contains 0.083mg.
- French fries are lower in sodium.
- French fries have a higher glycemic index (70) than fontina (27).
Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil and Cheese, fontina types were used in this article.
Infographic
Infographic link
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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +150% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +804.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +252.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +396% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -73.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1664.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2955.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +600% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +176.8% |
| 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 | +518.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +709.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1902.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +35.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +348.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +330.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +400% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +139% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +423.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
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:
25.6 g
Fats:
31.14 g
Carbs:
1.55 g
Water:
37.92 g
Other:
3.79 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2573.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +646.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +111.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +104.9% |
~equal in
Water
~37.92g
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
19.196 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.687 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.654 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -87.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +226.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +45.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
 |
 |
||
| Lower in Cholesterol |
|
||
| Lower in Sugar |
|
||
| Lower in Sodium |
|
||
| Lower in Saturated fat |
|
||
| Lower in price |
|
||
| Rich in vitamins |
|
||
| Lower in Glycemic Index |
|
||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient | |
|
DV% diff. |
| Saturated fat | 2.336g | 19.196g | 77% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 1.68µg | 70% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 550mg | 53% |
| Protein | 3.43g | 25.6g | 44% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 116mg | 39% |
| Phosphorus | 125mg | 346mg | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 261µg | 29% |
| Zinc | 0.5mg | 3.5mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 210mg | 800mg | 26% |
| Fats | 14.73g | 31.14g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.398g | 1.654g | 25% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 14.5µg | 25% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.372mg | 0.083mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.004mg | 0.15mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 3.8g | 0g | 15% |
| Potassium | 579mg | 64mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.039mg | 0.204mg | 13% |
| Carbs | 41.44g | 1.55g | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.17mg | 0.021mg | 12% |
| Copper | 0.124mg | 0.025mg | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.247mg | 0.014mg | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 1.67mg | 0.27mg | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 11.2µg | 2.6µg | 7% |
| Iron | 0.81mg | 0.23mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.969g | 8.687g | 7% |
| Folate | 30µg | 6µg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 35mg | 14mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 4.7mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Choline | 36.8mg | 15.4mg | 4% |
| Calories | 312kcal | 389kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.58mg | 0.429mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.6µg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 23IU | 3% |
| Net carbs | 37.64g | 1.55g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 1.55g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.06g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.361mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.935mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.384mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.664mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.328mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.706mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.497mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.926mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.959mg | 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?
is better in case of low diet
|
|
|
| Low Calories diet |
|
|
| Low Fats diet |
|
|
| Low Carbs diet |
|
|
| Low Glycemic Index diet |
|
People also compare
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%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
63%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 116mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French fries contains less Sodium (difference - 590mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
French fries is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.86g)
Which food is cheaper?
French fries is cheaper (difference - $3.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French fries is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fontina is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is richer in minerals?
?
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.