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French fries vs. Milkshake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are french fries and milkshake different?

  • French fries are higher in vitamin B6, vitamin B3, fiber, vitamin B1, potassium, vitamin E, and manganese; however, milkshake is richer in vitamin B12, calcium, and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B6 for french fries is 25% higher.
  • Milkshake has a lower glycemic index (27) than french fries (70).

Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil and Milk shakes, thick vanilla are the varieties 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 44% 16% 3.8% 17% 11% 49% 12% 1.8% 13%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +191.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +216.4%
Contains more IronIron +710%
Contains more CopperCopper +143.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +28.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1664.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +711.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -54.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +155.6%
~equal in Phosphorus ~115mg

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%
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% 8.3% 1% 18% 7.5% 45% 2.7% 22% 9.7% 65% 0.5% 5.3% 7.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3240%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1957.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +57.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +785.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +5500%
Contains more FolateFolate +328.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +157.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

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
4% 3% 18% 74%
Protein: 3.86 g
Fats: 3.03 g
Carbs: 17.75 g
Water: 74.45 g
Other: 0.91 g
Contains more FatsFats +386.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +133.5%
Contains more OtherOther +103.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +12.5%
Contains more WaterWater +93.1%

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
66% 30% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.886 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.875 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.113 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +582.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4677%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -19.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient French fries Milkshake DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 5.398g 0.113g 35%
Vitamin B6 0.372mg 0.042mg 25%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.52µg 22%
Vitamin B3 3.004mg 0.146mg 18%
Fats 14.73g 3.03g 18%
Fiber 3.8g 0g 15%
Monounsaturated fat 5.969g 0.875g 13%
Calcium 18mg 146mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.195mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.17mg 0.03mg 12%
Potassium 579mg 183mg 12%
Vitamin E 1.67mg 0.05mg 11%
Manganese 0.247mg 0.014mg 10%
Calories 312kcal 112kcal 10%
Vitamin K 11.2µg 0.2µg 9%
Iron 0.81mg 0.1mg 9%
Copper 0.124mg 0.051mg 8%
Carbs 41.44g 17.75g 8%
Folate 30µg 7µg 6%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.2µg 6%
Vitamin D 0IU 48IU 6%
Vitamin C 4.7mg 0mg 5%
Sodium 210mg 95mg 5%
Magnesium 35mg 12mg 5%
Cholesterol 0mg 12mg 4%
Choline 36.8mg 14.3mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.58mg 0.368mg 4%
Selenium 0.9µg 2.3µg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 25µg 3%
Saturated fat 2.336g 1.886g 2%
Protein 3.43g 3.86g 1%
Zinc 0.5mg 0.39mg 1%
Phosphorus 125mg 115mg 1%
Net carbs 37.64g 17.75g N/A
Sugar 0.3g 17.75g N/A
Trans fat 0.06g N/A
Tryptophan 0.054mg 0%
Threonine 0.174mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.234mg 0%
Leucine 0.378mg 0%
Lysine 0.306mg 0%
Methionine 0.097mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.186mg 0%
Valine 0.258mg 0%
Histidine 0.105mg 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 Milkshake
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
15%
Milkshake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
French fries
18%
Milkshake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Milkshake
Milkshake contains less Sodium (difference - 115mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Milkshake
Milkshake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.45g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milkshake
Milkshake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.45g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
French fries
French fries is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French fries
French fries is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Milkshake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170884/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.